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Thursday, May 22, 2014

Surrounded by God's Glory in Yosemite

We decided to fly into San Francisco and drive to Yosemite on our way down to Disneyland. This is the place to be if you want to awaken your spirit in God's beauty and splendor! We were thankful that we had approached our trip in this order as the boys truly seemed to appreciate the beauty that is found at Yosemite! I will let the pictures tell all but know that we will never forget the memories of our first big out of state adventure together!

Yosemite Falls from a Distance

As the signs notes, the recent fires in Yosemite burned 400+square miles.

Rim Runner

Chasing Waterfalls

Hugs and Happiness as we arrive into Yosemite Park

Thankful Travelers after our flight and then drive into Yosemite!

Twosome Tackle of Mom

"Come on Bubba, let's head this way together!"

Nature's best playscape!

Good thing the boys were there to hold up this rock for passing!

Vibrant Rainbow at the Yosemite Waterfall

Holding his own...rainbow!

All smiles!

Thankful for this "pot of gold" of our family at the end of this rainbow!

Hike to Vernal Falls

A 317-foot waterfall on the Merced River

Selfie

An Ever-changing Landscape

Reflection Pool aka Merced Lake

Hike to View Half Dome

Hikes and Hugs

This great garage sale find and inline stroller served us well!

Wicked White Waters and Watchful Mom

On our Trek to Bridalveil Falls

Bouldering Boy

Sun Kiss

Standing in God's Presence

Team W.E.

What an Adventure of a Lifetime!

Loving Lake Austin

Since the purchase of our boat last September, we have used it a good deal. With the Penny Backer Bridge just 10 minutes away, there is no excuse!

"Faster..."

Tubing T!

Turtles taking in the tubers.

Love seeing nature from the water!

Family Fun

It is always a pleasure to have family in town. It was good to catch up with this crew.

Building Buddies

"B-Bob the Builder...Yes We Can!"

Lou Lou sure knows how to get giggles!

Cute couple!

Mulch Madness

Good thing mom was out of town for this bi-annual "much madness" event. The mulch became more of a jumping ground than a ground cover for a bit.

Pig Pen himself

"I believe I can fly!"

Mid-Air Shot

No Fear!

The compost sure helped the thirty-two hyacinths bulbs which were planted this Winter!

Eat, Sleep, ARRRRGH

Check out our two pirates who like to eat, sleep, and ARRRRGH!

"Ahoy Mate!"

"A pirate's life for me!"

Ice Ages... 2 & 5

Whenever it snows, sleets, or we have ice in Texas, it is a big deal! Not only does school get cancelled but most of the roads get closed. Thankful to have the chance this Spring to enjoy those "snow days" in the March Ice Storm!

"Mom sure knows how to layer."

Freezing fun

Our tomato plants didn't survive this one...

Check out dad's Texas sled made from a cardboard box!

You could hear their squeals for a long distance!

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

High 5

Hip, Hip, Hooray, E is 5 today! What a fun time we all had celebrating at Springwoods Park! Thankfully, the weather was nice for the morning party. After receiving so many nice gifts just a couple months ago at Christmas, E decided to ask his friends to consider bringing an item for Bags of Grace, a ministry he has worked with in our church. What generous friends he has as a lot of crackers, waters, utensils and more were collected for those in need. Check out all the fun that was had on his BIG birthday at the park!