Yosemite

We packed up and went to Yosemite with Papa Pete and that side of the family. We stayed at the "four seasons" which were perfect rooms with kitchenettes and an awesome outside area to play. Being outside without having to camp? Yes please! 

 Our first stop was Tunnel View overlooking half dome, quite a beautiful site. 

Here's everyone! My Dad, Michele, Uncle Trint, Jami, Kaitlin, Aunt Sam, John, Aunt Jessie, Me and the kids. Unfortunately, Matt couldn't come with us on the trip because he is spending all of his time to study for the DAT. I really missed having him there, but I'm really proud that he made the choice to stay home and study. 

Traveling with kids without your spouse is HARD WORK!

"John, I wanna hold jer hand."

We then took a short (ha!) hour and a half drive to The Tutuolumne Meadows. My Dad was telling stories how he used to hike 8 miles up the mountains there and camp up there. It was nice to here him reflect back and hear is memories. 

All Hudson kept asking for was to climb to the top of a mountain. At the beginning of the Tutuolume meadow was a trail with a large rock at the base and to a 4 year old, that was a mountain. 

Once Ramsey figured out how the climb up the rock on his hands and feet, there was no stopping him! He kept running back up to the top, keeping Jami quite busy. (Thanks Jami!)

Hud and Kaitlin crab walking down. 

The meadow

At the top of the "mountain"

Overall the kids had fun, but it was a lot more driving than I had anticipated.  There were a lot of tears in the car and everyone was worn out. But it was great to spend time with the family and enjoy the beauty all around us.