Our Trip to California!

We were lucky enough to find time for a vacation to California this past weekend! Chelan's brother, Treg and his family, live north of Fresno at Lake Millerton. A couple of months ago, we arranged a trip to see them, especially our little 2-year old nephew, Chayce. Unfortunately, as we arrived in Fresno, Chayce came down with a fever that lasted our entire stay. We didn't get to see as much of him or Candace as we had liked, but we really did enjoy our vacation! Treg took us to Yosemite National Park on Thursday and Friday -- we even stayed night at the historic Wawona Hotel, a beautiful place! Our room didn't have a bathroom, however, so it was a cold trip down the hall to take a shower! Luckily, Cambry didn't wake up during the night to go to the bathroom like she usually does! The pictures really don't do the park justice -- you have to go there to experience the awesome-ness (?) of the area. I had lots of "God-moments" while we were there -- amazed at what He has created!

We tried to make a 2 mile hike up to the giant Sequoias. However, this only lasted about 1/2 mile. Treg and Chelan never would have made it with kids on their shoulders! We waited for the road to open on Friday morning and drove the 2 miles instead! :)

Our family posing under the "California Tunnel Tree" at the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias

Sitting in front of the view of Yosemite Valley -- just beautiful!

The upper and lower Yosemite Falls -- April was a great time to go because all of the waterfalls were just gushing from the snow melt!

Our first view of the floor of Yosemite Valley

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