Do you belay??

This is what Hrishi is getting certified for tonight.

be·lay   /bɪˈleɪ/
[bih-ley]
verb, -layed, -lay·ing, noun

–verb (used with object)

1. Nautical. to fasten (a rope) by winding around a pin or short rod inserted in a holder so that both ends of the rod are clear.

2. Mountain Climbing (this is the definition we're interested in!)

  a. to secure (a person) by attaching to one end of a rope.
  b. to secure (a rope) by attaching to a person or to an object offering stable support.

3. (used chiefly in the imperative)

  a. to cease (an action); stop.

  b. to ignore (an announcement, order, etc.): Belay that, the meeting will be at 0900 instead of 0800.

A belay device:

With Hrishi being certified, now Ella will be able to climb all of the walls belayed by daddy. :) Way to go, hon'! I know baby girl will be in good hands! :)

A few snapshots from the training class tonight. (Ella was Hrishi's climber for the class. She took the opportunity to climb to the top of a new wall she hasn't tried before. This is the 4th wall conquered so far, and the 2nd one this week. She amazes me!)

A man who knows his stuff:

Reaching higher and higher:

Made it to the top!

A very cute little victor!

And this is how Hrishi feels about it: "What a great way to rediscover my youth!"

(... and what a delight for me to be there and watch it unfold. Love you so much!)

(Me, watching in delight! Camera/phone in hand, of course. He-he!!) :)

                     

{All in all, you guys rock! I'm so happy and proud to be a momma and wife to you! :)}