So this is the shortened version of our family vacation because only half of the pictures sent from my phone, but we were fortunate to receive a free vacation to Yosemite. Our family stayed in a cabin with Uncle Tommy and Aunt Vera. We literally had about 3 hours notice, but I wasted no time in packing up and jumping on the opportunity.
We visited the Giant Calaveras forest, which was a small, hot hike.
The cabin had a cute little breakfast nook. Vera took charge of the breakfasts and we provided dinner.
This was the kids' first time in the Yosemite valley. They absolutely loved all the breathtaking views.
On Saturday we (5 adults and 6 kids) hiked to the top of Vernal Falls. This was crazy. I had Anthony in the wrap, and those steep steps at the top were a killer. I stopped a couple of times thinking we weren't going to make it, but with the extra pairs of arms we did in fact persevere. The view at the top was more than worth it, and wouldn't you know at the end the kids said that hike was their favorite part of the vacation.
Gorgeous. We did break the rules and swim at the top, only to find out 2 weeks later that 2 boys drowned swimming near the falls. I guess several people die there every year. Nature is certainly unpredictable.
This was a loooong drive, 5 hours each way, but so worth it. It was a vacation I did not expect and am so grateful for. Forrest and I did not think we'd be able to take the kids to Yosemite anytime soon, yet we think of them each time we go. The cabin was cozy, the food was delicious, the sights were beautiful, the weather perfect, and I couldn't have asked for anything more.
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