80's throwback

a tribute to all you Chimney Lakes girls who read the blog...does this shirt look familiar?

Richard and I played in our 5th Wooden Open here in Denver - a wooden racket tennis tournament put on by some friends out here.  What a fun afternoon & evening!

We didn't make it quite as far as we did last year, but we had a great time and Brooks was such a trooper.  It was the hottest day in two years out here - 102 degrees! 

Other than wearing my tennis shirt from about 1988, the highlight of the night was Richard scaling and falling over a fence in the middle of a point to try to make an incredible return!  (and you say i'm the competitive one this this house!)

Summer Fun

This summer Brooks is really enjoying all his new favorite "sports."  He is getting so active and animated.

Basketball is still the #1 sport of choice.

Swimming is coming in a close second.  After 3 straight days at the pool last week Brooks likes to dunk under the water, "jump" off the side into my arms, and "swim" around kicking his legs while I hold him up.  After a little while in the big pool though, he likes to go back to the baby pool and just play with the toys.

"Golfing" - aka swinging clubs around like crazy in the backyard and hitting any ball that's available - is also a daily activity!  We are working on keeping the clubs on the ground, but i think we have a long way to go until he is ready for the course!

Yesterday, we went with some friends down to Garden of the Gods Park for a little bit of hiking and touring.  Richard was a trooper carrying Brooks on his back for 2 hours! 

Happy 4th Everyone!