Vacation in Yosemite

We spent last week in Yosemite National Park celebrating the 40th wedding anniversary of Brian's parents and stayed in the same cabin we rented last Christmas. It's a perfect location ... approx 10 miles from the gate which is still about 45 minutes from the valley but you can't stay much closer unless you stay in the park. Brian's sister and brother-n-law, his Aunt Sharon, cousin Mayci and of course his parents all met us in Yosemite last Monday and we stayed until Friday morning. We did a lot of sightseeing, hiking and hanging out together. M and K loved hanging out with "cousin Mayci" and even talked Aunt Sharon and Mayci into spending another night. They played from morning until night ... we hardly saw them while at the cabin. It was a great time. I took tons of pictures so here are a few of them.

The view from Glacier Point. Breathtaking isn't it?

A nice one of Brian and I with Half-Dome in the background.



The kids in the bathtub - they were filthy after our day of hiking. I figure this will be the last time they can all take a bath together without being uncomfortable.



M and K with cousin Mayci.



Bridalveil Falls - I didn't realize it was going to look like the water was pouring onto M's head! They are so cute together.



A nice family shot.



Love it. Glacier point again.



K loved hangin' out in the backpack. This will be the last time she can use it because she's getting too big.



On our last day, we rented a pontoon boat at Bass Lake. The lake is absolutely gorgeous and the water temperature was 80 degrees. Thank goodness because it was chilly outside. Of course, it had to be the coldest day of the week. We barbecued, had s'mores and went for a ride on the tube. K kept yelling, "Go faster!" That girl has no fear.



M loved it too. He giggled and laughed the entire time.



Yahooooo ... a good picture of K and I.



Brian's sister Sharon took an awesome picture of M and I in the water. I couldn't believe how warm it was. Thanks Sharon.


A few more.

Leaving you with a beautiful shot of Half-Dome.