05.17.10 Jakob Rock Climbing

Mom has a lot of problems with heel spurs and they have been bothering her severely lately.  After the amazing experience Juan and I had on vacation with our hiking shoes, I really wanted Mom to try them so we headed to REI after work.  Vanessa was at the doctor, so Jakob tagged along with us.  He was mesmerized by the rock climbing display setup to test hiking shoes.  Once he saw a couple other children climbing around on it he was determined test his rock climbing skills.  He has no fear of heights.  I was right there waiting to grab him if he fell and he actually slapped my hand away multiple times as if to say, "I can do it myself!"