Cunnigham Falls

We took the kid's to a waterfall in Cunnigham Falls State Park on Saturday. It is a beautiful area and the falls are very steep and fun to climb on.

Rock climbing really brings out individual personality traits, and it was fun to see how each of my children tackled the rocks in a different way.

Greg stuck close to Dale or I, but was willing to go where we told him, David was cautious but after a few words of encouragement would give it a try, Melissa was amazing, and climbed with no fear, no instruction and no problem! Alex, unwilling to let his little sister be the best rock climber, followed close behind her to show that he could do it and wasn't nervous, Shawn had serious trepidation and at one point started turning back, but with some encouraging words, and some caution, he slowly got to the top, I was was sure I would have no problem, I started climbing and half way up I got nervous about what my children would do if I fell, after putting those thoughts behind me, I kept going and got to the the top with the kids, Dale, ever cautious and mindful of danger, took Greg's hand and went the safest way, always keeping close to the rest of us to help us get across any areas that we needed help...

Another reason I love rock climbing with the kids is that they have to watch out for each other's safety, and they have to trust Dale and I to help them get across tricky areas. We had a great day and spent the rest of the evening with our Davis cousins!