"Well we can either start here up the center, if I give you a boost you should be able to reach." He pointed to where the wide limbs spread from the middle. "Or we could start over there." He pointed over to one of the limbs that nearly touched the ground. "And just creep along to the middle."
He looked down at her, sliding the rope from his shoulder. "Or I could just climb up and hoist you up with your rope." Though he was sure that would be kind of uncomfortable. He'd let her make the choice.
He still couldn't believe they were going tree climbing. Or that he had suggested making mud pies. If Leah ever found out she wasn't going to ever let him live it down. But it was worth the fun! As long as Bella didn't fall out and hurt her self.