Yosemite...Part 2

We went back to the condo to get our bikes and headed to the bike trail.  

 Ryden was a rock star on his bike and totally kept up with us the whole time.  We rode past the coolest swimming area and decided to make a pit stop.

It was super duper hot outside so we decided to take a dip in the water.  No bathing suits?  No problem.  The boys swam in their undies.

 The water was super cold but that didn't stop the boys.  Tons of fun splashing and throwing rocks.  Several people were floating down in tubes...the boys totally wanted to get in on that but Trevin was to0 little.  Maybe next year.

 In the scenic picture above, you can see this amazing waterfall on the mountain.  Jason decided we needed to "hike" up to see it.  So, we got back in dry clothes and headed off for another adventure.  Stopping to climb on some rocks...

 We made it to the waterfall and it was absolutely beautiful!!  The scenery on the walk up was so breathtaking and peaceful.  I was taking it all in...in between Trevin's never ending requests for popsicles and chocolate.  Really dude?

 Jason took the boys on the rocks by the waterfall to get a closer look.  I stayed behind to take some photos.  They were troopers climbing up all those rocks..

 This is as close as they got.  Such a great place!  Nature is pretty cool.

Yosemite...Part 1

We got to Yosemite in the early evening, checked into our condo, and pretty much called it a night.  The next morning, we were ready to explore.  Our first adventure was to go ride a real train that goes through the mountains.  We had to stop to take a few scenic shots on the way.

 I had to take several pictures of Trevin's puzzle shirt since it was one he got for free...had to do some advertising for the small shop (Little Faces Apparel) 

 We made it to the Sugar Pine Railroad.  This train was awesome and I think I was more excited to ride it than the boys...

 Ryden wanted to ride on the log benches so right when they called "ALL ABOARD" we darted for that section.  Little did I know that we would be leaving with several splinters in our butts ;)

 Jason documenting what would soon turn into a video of our trip...complete with a soundtrack.

 "This train doesn't go very fast"

 Trevin had some sort of stick (or maybe a splinter) up his bum and was unhappy almost the whole ride.  We tried everything to cheer up grumpy gus but decided just to let him pout while we enjoyed the ride.

 Oh Trevie...

 The train let out all of its steam on the side and Ry was totally into it.  Trev got a few drops of water sprayed on his leg and wasn't too thrilled.

 The train stopped and let everyone get off and explore for 20 minutes.  Trevin's spirits seemed to perk up once he was free to roam.  Ryden was pretty stoked to be exploring as well.

 Man...the forest is so awesome!  I love trees...reminds me of our camping days when we were younger.

 Forest Ninja

 Throwing rocks...a favorite past time..please don't knock anyone out.

 Such a cute face when he is not grumpy...well I guess grumpy face is still cute too.

 Collecting sticks...another favorite activity

 We really need to take Ryden camping...I think he would enjoy it so much.  He loved climbing rocks and crossing streams.

 Little Mountain Man

 Back on the train and headed back to the station

 Trevin...just being Trevin

 On the way home from the train, we stopped to take more scenic pictures that don't do this place justice!

 Trevin is probably one of the hardest subjects to photograph.  I'm sure you could capture a rare bird before you get a good shot of him....kind of funny since I take pictures of him all the time.

 I finally have to tell Jason and Ryden to just smile and not worry about what Trevin is doing.  Two outta three ain't bad...I always say that Trevin adds personality to the pictures..yeah..yeah..that's the ticket

 My turn with the boys....

 ...or just Ryden

 We headed home and got ready for a bike ride...more on that in Part 2