Rainbow Falls

Here's another amazing site that not too many people see.

It's not in the park itself but wasn't far from where we camped.
Not too many people know about it so we pretty
much had the place to ourselves.
We didn't quite know why it was called Rainbow Falls until
the jumpers in our group decided to take a leap.
(It's a big leap too)
and Splash...Rainbow!
So awesome!

Well I couldn't let the men out do us women right?
I thought I'd check it out...
They didn't think I'd actually jump

and then I went for it.

Well Jordyn couldn't let the adults out do the kids right??

yep...she went for it too!

She had Mark at the top to help her and Daddy waiting
for her in the water.

Ryan was content playing in the water! :0)
He's the smart one in our family!

Rafting the River

Talk about a lazy river full of beauty.
What a great way to see all the waterfalls and landmarks.

Ryan is our captain of the raft

and Daddy is the motor of this operation!

Here's Yosemite Falls on the left in the picture

Halfdome of course

And to conclude on this wild and crazy ride, Jordyn and Lauren
take a pit stop to jump off the bridge.
Where Jordyn gets this from, I don't know!
(ok maybe her Daddy!)and this jumping is only the beginning to what she does next...
to be continued!

Teamwork

What a team...
Everyone was helping everyone
no matter what
Big or small
Weak or strong
Such a great bonding experience!

So beautiful...

Yosemite

Wow...always takes my breath away!

Such a beautiful view!

First BIG road trip with the trailer.
We made it through the windy roads.
Daddy took us a different way to TRY and avoid
as much windyness as possible.
Long route but much appreciated! ;0)

Here's a little stream next to where we camped!

At night, the kids really enjoyed playing miniature golf
with the Toney family.

I have so many pictures to come...
this just scratches the surface!

Always a TWINS fan first

Yes we are at Angel Stadium,
but we call it a Twin Game!

(Daddy does not like the Angels...long story)

Every year we try to make it to the Twins vs. Angels Game

Papa is a big Minnesota Twins fan too!

Jordyn definitely likes baseball games.
She's a good cheerleader!

Notice how she's the only one cheering?
I don't think all the Angel fans around us were too happy! ;0)

Since Papa was there sketching, both Ryan and Jordyn
wanted to sketch too. They actually did a really good job.

But here's the thing that caught Ryan's eye...
he's waiting for the wave to come his way!!

Whoo hoo!!!

So here's how I got Daddy to where an Angel jersey!
Tori Hunter was a former Twins player.
He's also our family's baseball hero!
Funny how he got traded to the Angels of all teams!

Always a good family night spent at a ballpark!

we "heart" newport beach

Minus how crowded this place can get, we absolutely love it here!

It's crowded for good reason!

The sand is so soft, the waves are kid friendly, it's not windy,
and the water is shallow 25 yards out.
Boogie boards are a must!


Ryan always seems to pick up a nick name wherever we go.

At the beach, we call him, "sand crab"

After going in the water, he will literally roll
around in the sand to warm up.

Always digging too!

Here are a couple shots of Jordyn that I love!

Lovin the Daddy & Daughter bond! ;0)

Here are some action shots of Kevin
I love these pics too!
Are those eyes piercing right through you or what??

So much fun today!!!
We always leave the beach so happy!
Except when I have to clean up all sand when I get home! HA!

sweet slumber

Jordyn was in hog heaven!
The Ancich's were staying the night...woo hoo!
It was a blast!

Looks like the hit of the night was Build A Bears.

Avery had so much fun dressing up this dog.
It was Too cute!

The pyramids were super fun too.
These kids have such a fun chemistry.
I LOVE IT!

Favorite memory of the night was at when Avery shouts out at
10:00..."Let's get this party started!!!"
Oh, I love her!!