Oh Yosemite... Why haven't we visited you sooner? The day after Gage's birthday we all (Howie, Makenna, Oldpa, Oldma, Dale, Jeanie, Gage, Ashton, Beth and Breanna) headed to Yosemite! Howie, Makenna and I have never been before so we were really excited! It was about an hour and half drive from the house and Dale decided to take us on the SCARIEST road ever created on the way there. There was 1000-2000' drop offs and it was one lane! Not kidding... So, we get there and it's GORGEOUS!!
Right when we arrived we had a quick picnic. Makenna has found love in Cheetos. :)
Right when we arrived we had a quick picnic. Makenna has found love in Cheetos. :)After lunch we started out on our first hike. It was long, steep and definitely not "flip-flop friendly" but who hikes in flip-flops? Oh wait... I DO!
Quick stop at the bridge to take a picture of the kids. So cute!
WARNING: You could be eaten by bears. Have fun on your hike!
This is how Makenna "hiked" her way up... 90% of the way. I don't know how he did it! 
And the other 10%.... 
The squirrels were extremely friendly.. I think it said, "Feed me!" more than once. :)
After what felt like 9 hours.. We finally reached the top! Okay, so it only took around 45 minutes but it really, really felt like 9 hours. 
After a brief hangout at the bridge, we headed back down the steep, long trail. I'll tell you, it's much harder to hike down in flip-flops than it is to hike up. 
Another sweet picture of all the kids halfway back down the trail. Look at Makenna and Ashton! HAHA! They look thrilled. :)
2nd Hike! This hike was flat... just like I like! Wow, I'm lazy! It was a beautiful hike though.. Makenna showing her Daddy a rock (it was a pebble). She's obsessed. 
Ahhh... So pretty!
One of my favorite pictures taken while we were there. I love how much they love each other. It gives me warm fuzzies.
A few more pictures for your viewing enjoyment!
The 2nd hike destination. Isn't it gorgeous???
Quick stop at the bridge to take a picture of the kids. So cute!WARNING: You could be eaten by bears. Have fun on your hike!This is how Makenna "hiked" her way up... 90% of the way. I don't know how he did it! And the other 10%.... The squirrels were extremely friendly.. I think it said, "Feed me!" more than once. :)After what felt like 9 hours.. We finally reached the top! Okay, so it only took around 45 minutes but it really, really felt like 9 hours. After a brief hangout at the bridge, we headed back down the steep, long trail. I'll tell you, it's much harder to hike down in flip-flops than it is to hike up. Another sweet picture of all the kids halfway back down the trail. Look at Makenna and Ashton! HAHA! They look thrilled. :)2nd Hike! This hike was flat... just like I like! Wow, I'm lazy! It was a beautiful hike though.. Makenna showing her Daddy a rock (it was a pebble). She's obsessed. Ahhh... So pretty!One of my favorite pictures taken while we were there. I love how much they love each other. It gives me warm fuzzies. A few more pictures for your viewing enjoyment!The 2nd hike destination. Isn't it gorgeous???After a long day we stopped at a nearby deli for sandwiches before we headed home. Here's Makenna and her Oldpa after they were done eating. Makes me smile. :)
We had so much fun! I can't wait to go back to check out more of the park. I think that you need to stay for a week to see everything and then a week to recover from all the hiking. :)
We had so much fun! I can't wait to go back to check out more of the park. I think that you need to stay for a week to see everything and then a week to recover from all the hiking. :)
Until next time!
-The Howards
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I love Makenna smiling with Oldpa. And the one with Gage, Makenna & Ashton together. So sweet!
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