the myth debunked

So when we went to our family reunion in Denver recently, Alexander went whitewater rafting with all the able-bodied people. When they got back, he showed me this video. It really looks like him, but I am still wondering if it's fake photography or something. This from the guy who doesn't even get in the pool???

rock climbing

We went climbing this Saturday. Just kidding, Mom, Alexander went climbing and I hiked along. It was his first time and he was really good at it. I was not surprised, given his long arms and legs and strength/weight ratio. Good thing he liked it, because we had already bought his helmet and harness. Here are some pics. I'm not sure what the above exercise was, but perhaps that's how he limbers up...

Happy 4th of July

We spent a lovely day relaxing by a pool, eating, and hanging out with friends. Then we were too tired to go watch fireworks. :-) I figured out why Alexander is not that into the beach and didn't really WANT to go to the pool festivities, but went for me and enjoyed himself: he doesn't like getting in the water. Wow. Well that would explain it. I always thought he got too hot or some such issue, but not liking the water sort of puts a damper on beach and pool activities. Good thing we're buying one of those canopy things for the beach so he can go with me and stay in the shade and read a book and pretend he's at home or something. You live in San Diego, pal; if you didn't want to go to the beach maybe you shoulda moved to Kansas. :-) He's a good sport, though, 'cause he goes when I really want to.