Yosemite

    Chris has been watching these documentarys on National parks. One of the parks that really stood out to him was Yosemite. We have been talking about going for awhile.  When the Hendricks clan came down in April we started planning this epic vacation.  We left last Sunday. Luke, Stephanie, Leah, Lane & Nana in one car. Papaw, Chris, Caroline, Kelley & I in the other. We bought food for picnics and to grill out, small suitcases and filled the rest of the space with infant gear {2 infants require A LOT of stuff}

The ride into Yosemite was not for the faint of heart.  I'm glad I couldn't see the map because it was very windy. I, along with everyone else, was glad to be out of the car.

 Luke found a really nice cabin where we could stay all together and grill out. The first night we grilled steaks, chicken & Chris's famous rats. It was nice to just hang out without any cell reception.

 On Monday we hiked all over the Yosemite valley.  Caroline & Lane did great getting carried around in baby bjorns.  Leah loved being outside and was great outdoors women.  The scenery was unreal.  The pictures can not do it justices.  I want to take Caroline back when she can really appreciate the beauty.

Half Dome Rock in the background

Nana & Papaw

Prather kids

There was tons of wild life.  We did see a black bear from the safety of our cars {don't worry Amy it was not snacking on humans}

My favorite part of Yosemite was the Mariposa Grove. Home to the giant Sequoias the oldest & tallest living things on earth. I saw trees that were the size of small Christmas trees when Christ was born!

The Hendricks totem pole

Can you believe this tree still grows even with a hole cut out?!? 

Yosemite was awesome!