We went to Utah, Florida (Paul and I) and California, driving a total of 4,000+ miles. Paul drove with me to California and then left the next day to get back to work in Texas. The kids and I spent almost a month playing with cousins and siblings... Let the Fun begin!
Taking a turn about the yard. We've put many miles on those wagons.
Winter and Zachary
Wouldn't be a complete trip to Placerville unless we visit the City Pool
4th of July Fire Works with cousins Maya, Skye and Rowan
Lake Tahoe is a must while we are in town
the twins Amy and Dolly
Ruby and Ivy, perfect swimming buddies.
Zz, Wendy and Ruby
Here is the Old Lady who lives in a shoe. This is just "some" of the cousins.
Stinson Beach California. One of our favorite spots. The day couldn't have been better, not too hot, not too cool and we only lost 2 kids! ;) We played in waves, sand and sun with Merry, her kids, Mom, Joe, Dolly and Teddy until the sun started to go down.
I let Ruby live it up with that cast on, it was overflowing with sand by the time we left. She had it on long enough, so my Dad cut it off when we got home.
Yosemite! One of my favorite places on earth!
Camping with 4 kids single mom style. One of my proudest accomplishments.
"Can I look through your goggles Grandpa"
Eliza's homemade leash for Ruby. What will she think of next? Such a great helper.
This was right before our hike up Vernal Falls, and I'm happy to say me and my kids made it to the top, with Ruby in my arms! I passed a lot of people who thought I was crazy for carrying her all the way up. It was difficult but I was determined that even if it took me all day, I was going to make it to the top with my baby! I was floating on the clouds as I approached the top. My biggest regret is that I didn't get any pictures, my camera had died on the way up.
Always a nice sight to see from my rear view mirror...peace and quite, for a moment. We had to do a lot of driving in Yosemite since the closest campsite we found was 45 minutes from Yosemite Valley. Totally worth it though!
Feeling free, alive and on top of the world... Yosemite does that to you. We stayed up on this Granite Rock for hours, nobody wanted to leave this breathtaking place. You saw God's hand in everything around you.
The misfits. I love them.
Eliza and Rowan and the ever beautiful Yosemite Falls
Here's my crew that hiked to the top of Centennial Dome. I'm one proud Mama!
This picture was literally taken 5 minutes after we got to the camp grounds. Lyla and Ruby, two peas in a pod.
happy little hiker
Jazz Hands
Grant+Glory+Glacier Point=Happiness. Good bye Yosemite, until we meet again!
Harry Plopper!
Two HP fans! Grant said this was his favorite thing he did this summer
" The family the Potters together, stays together" -Aunt Martha
Die Hards! Waiting in line for several hours to save us some good seats. Thank you Bonny, it was quite a night to remember! 
Bonny, Harry Potters biggest fan, and the ring leader of this fantastic night! Thanks again Bonny! She also made our shirts! (That handsome devil behind us is my brother William)
This was only a few of the things we did in Cali. I didn't include, spray parks, Sly Park Lake, Folsom Lake, Lake Natoma, and I still need to post pictures of Florida and Utah! More pictures to come...hopefully before next summer ;)
5 comments:
Oh man, too many thongs to talk about! We don't talk enough!! I wanted to ask how your time was with Suzi and the girls, aren't they the cutest!! And the whole time I was with you in ca I was wondering where rubs cast went... And you know how it goes, never get- or remember to talk about the things you plan on. I Cant believe dad cut it off, well actually I can. That is totally his way!! I'm having way too much fun looking at your blog. I love it and I love you all so crazy much. Xo
Oh man.. I need to not comment on my phone! Too many thongs!! That's great. I also love all your Yosemite pics. You are amazing and you didn't even lose any kids and let them fall off waterfalls. I also smiled way to much at just the words Harry plopper and Matt wanted to know what I was so happy about staring at my phone in my own little corner.
hahaha, Awe Amy, you are my one and only blog fan. I'm so glad I have you. And there are too many thongs to talk about! We'll have to talk again soon.
love your gorgeous pics and you look amazing... camping single mom style is very brave, and I love your family!!!
keep blogging and the tint on the beach photos are amazing! I love love them all.
okay, so this blog was fantastic..
great summary.
ruby and her cast at stinson.
it was a good summer.
i like the misfit photo.
wheres carl when you need him?
i miss you so much!!!
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