Yosemite

“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you like the leaves of Autumn.”  - John Muir

During Spring Break this year we drove down to Yosemite to camp and enjoy nature as a family.

 I have to say that the granite mountains and boulders, giant sequoia trees, waterfalls and wildflowers were absolutely breathtaking. 

This is our nations first National Park and it was interesting to get to know it's history; geologic, discovery, and the Indian tribes that first lived here.  

Here are a few pictures of our trip:

Yosemite National Park

The Sugden Kingdom tent (although Ben insisted on sleeping in his own tent)

 Yosemite Falls (Upper and Lower)

 Mini me snapping pictures all over the place :)

Ben, a.k.a. Lamen,  displayed his  teenage attitude ... complaining that camping with the family isn't fun and what he really wanted to be doing was playing x-box 24/7 during Spring Break.  

Yes, he had several 'talking too's"!

 Vernal Falls

 Climbing all over the granite boulders