Monday, June 24, 2013

I love Yosemite!

Hi all!  Just got back from Yosemite!  I love that place!  Hikes, hikes, and hikes!  I love to hike (like Mommy and MarMar and Sarah) and I love God's creation so it's a perfect fit. Enjoy the photos!

They re-opened the "tent cabins" and we stayed there for a couple of nights.  Of course, it's also a great excuse to use the camp chair my Grandma gave me for Christmas and my "miner's lamp".


Any hike is better when you know where you're going!
The excitement is building!  I love this place!






What a great day I'm having!
Not everybody can hold up a rock this big!  (Just kidding)
 And when I wasn't hiking, I was learning things from the Ranger.
Did you see that????
 Oompah says this picture of Tony and me reminds him of "Andy and Opie", whatever THAT means!
All I know is I have to keep Tony on a short leash!
Can I keep him, Mommy? Can I? Can I?
 This is called the "Mist Trail" to Vernal Falls.  I wonder why?  Duh!
 It's quite the climb.......
.....But the view is well worth it!
 Of course I love walking with Mom.....
....and MarMar!  If I didn't, I wouldn't be able to see sights like this!

I'm sad to be going home.  But glad too, in a way--you know?
 
See you soon, Oompah!  Sorry you had to work! 
 
 
 
 

Monday, April 15, 2013

Take a Hike!

I'm pretty excited!  I've been getting better and better at keeping up with Mommy and Mare Mare when we go on walks, so I got to go on my first hike where there was no stroller and no one carrying me!
I look ready from the front
I look ready from the back
Let's see...1.5 miles one way?  That's 3 miles round trip!  Wish me luck!
All good hikers use walking sticks...right, Mare Mare?
These "Camelback" packs make sure I stay hydrated.  (That's a fancy word that means "not thirsty")
Almost a mile in, and I'm still going strong!  Mommy is so proud of me!
We made it to the beach!  That wasn't so bad! Isn't it pretty here?
Time for lunch!
Hey!  We're here!  NOW WHAT?  Aren't we going to explore?
Really!  There's no holding me back!
This is more like it!  Let's go find some adventure!
C'mon, everybody!  What are you waiting for?
We found a cave!  Cool!
Well, that was fun--but it's time to go home to see Oompah!
One last look around before getting in the car.  3 miles and I'm still smiling!  Thank you, Mommy and Mare Mare for taking me!