Yosemite May 2011

We decided on a little long weekend in Yosemite. It was quick, but much fun was had by all.

There was still snow on the ground and we had a small snowball fight, and a bit of "skiing on my shoes" (Ryan)



It appears one practice and one game a week have improved Evan's throwing form. Look at that follow through!



This is at Mirror Lake, just seconds before Evan fell face first into said Lake. A few more seconds later, there were tears. Icy cold snow melt tears.

Playing "Pooh Sticks".


Can boys walk through the woods with out balancing on fallen trees? I don't think so!


Lower Yosemite Falls, Evan and his ever present Red Umbrella.


Discussing hydrology. The boys don't yet really swim, or kayak, but they know how to read the water!!!


A moment of pure brotherly love. (or something, either way, at least they are both laughing)


Below Bridalveil Falls, it was wet, wet, wet! The trail up was full of water and we had some wet toes.


Off on an adventure.


Bridalveil Falls, amazingly big this time of year!!!!

We also managed to get to Vernal Falls, not all the way to the top, but to the steps, it was just too hazardous to take two five year old squirmy boys up those steep wet steps!!! Maybe next year.

It was a lovely vacation, our cabin was cute and quiet, aside from Ryan's snoring, and the deer came feet away from us. The South Fork of the Merced was a short walk from our front door, and every night the boys went down to the "creek" to look for rocks.

I just love being in nature with the boys, watching them, seeing amazing things through their eyes. Good times, Good times.

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Evan: I am working on some serious art work here.