Sunday at the Pacheco's

So Sunday, Caiden and I drove down to the OC to see a few people. We first dropped off some of Caiden's (three 30 gallon trash bags to be exact) old clothes and stuff at my sister's for my nephew Kyle.

Then we moseyed on over to Katie and Bryan's house. Katie is in training for her Sherrif's department test, so when we arrived, so was practicing scaling a 6 foot wall. I have to say, I am quite impressed with Katie's success so far. I mean, she DID run track and field when she was in high school, but hasn't really done that in years. One of the requirements to get into the police academy is that you have to run the mile in under 9 minutes. Katie did it in 7 min 48 sec. I was impressed. She came in 8th out of the 40 people that were their for the practice day they had. She was able to do the required 30 push-ups, shoot a gun well (although she has never shot one before) and score well in the high 90's on the written exam.

Bryan showing Katie his technique
Katie getting a running start to showcase HER technique

The ONLY hitch was the 6 foot wall. Well, I can tell you that she will be over it in NO time. She has been practicing with Bryan and working exercise into everything she does...INCLUDING going to the park.

Caiden and Christy weren't the only kids playing on the playground this time.

Christy and Emma swinging
Caiden and Katie playing the sand
Christy and Caiden love to slide

Caiden's turn to swing!

Katie was doing the monkey bars, trying to do pull ups and chin ups, and doing strength exercises for her arms and shoulders. I tried to cross the monkey bars and was successful, but Katie said I probably shouldn't be doing that so I decided to sit down and swing instead.


Crossing the monkey bars
Reverse push ups
Regular push ups

Of course she DID make time for a little fun. Including teaching Caiden to be an airplane while on the swings.

Christy shows Caiden how to keep his feet up when he flies
Caiden plays airplane while Katie takes a picture
The view from below
Katie and I resting
Katie and I

Notice the firefighter boots. Their like Caiden's American Express Card...he won't leave home without them.

Caiden and his fire boots...even though you can't see them very well.

After we walked back home, Caiden was a little tired, but never too tired to play the guitar and put on a show. Of course, we got to hear the ABC songs, Itsy Bitsy spider and the ever-popular Wheels on the Bus. :)

Caiden got a smidgen tired on the way home
My little guitar man
Rockin' out to his ABC's!
Caiden loves to play the guitar at Katie's

It was a fun day!!!