In 1924 my Great Grandmother traveled to Sequoia National Park for the 1st time. Later she took her daughter (my grandma) several times, who then took her daughter (my mom) many times who then took me more times than I can remember. 2 years ago Tyler and I took Taylor for the 1st time and this last weekend, Andy and Ashlyn were introduced to the BIG trees. It is safe to say the 5Th generation loved it just as much as the 1st. 
Notice the change in clothes from the 1st picture to this one. SAME DAY! I watched our temperature gauge fall and continue to fall as we climbed the mountain. The last weather report I saw said 70 degrees not 40!!! We were not exactly prepared for freezing temps.
The rocks were a little slippery and Tyler got ALL wet.
Do you notice anything weird in this picture??? Taylor clothes perhaps! I don't know what that girl would do if we lived somewhere cold. It was seriously freezing but she insisted on wearing shorts.
Cute sleeping babies...too bad they didn't stay like this. They need their own beds.
The kids are all pumped for our 3 mile hike to Tokopah Falls.
Before picture:
The girls were appropriately nicknamed Nature Princesses due to their love of the outdoors and their desire to look cute while enjoying the outdoors.
Lunch Spot
My sisters and I slid down this rock one year when it was covered in snow.
We made it to the top!
My handsome man was such a good hiker and walked most of the way, stopping at every rock, tree, and stick. He proved he is a true descendant of his grandfather and father. He loved every minute of the hike and the entire camping experience.
Notice the change in clothes from the 1st picture to this one. SAME DAY! I watched our temperature gauge fall and continue to fall as we climbed the mountain. The last weather report I saw said 70 degrees not 40!!! We were not exactly prepared for freezing temps.
The rocks were a little slippery and Tyler got ALL wet.
Do you notice anything weird in this picture??? Taylor clothes perhaps! I don't know what that girl would do if we lived somewhere cold. It was seriously freezing but she insisted on wearing shorts.
Cute sleeping babies...too bad they didn't stay like this. They need their own beds.
The kids are all pumped for our 3 mile hike to Tokopah Falls.
Before picture:
The girls were appropriately nicknamed Nature Princesses due to their love of the outdoors and their desire to look cute while enjoying the outdoors.
Lunch Spot
My sisters and I slid down this rock one year when it was covered in snow.
We made it to the top!
My handsome man was such a good hiker and walked most of the way, stopping at every rock, tree, and stick. He proved he is a true descendant of his grandfather and father. He loved every minute of the hike and the entire camping experience. As we drove down the mountain to come home he cried "GO BACK" over and over.
After Picture: 2 asleep and one ready. They did so well and it only took us 4 hours!!!
Thanks Mom and Reid for inviting us to camp with you and taking such good care of us.
One of my favorite places!!!
Isn't that amazing?!
Nature Princess #2!
It was a great trip.
After Picture: 2 asleep and one ready. They did so well and it only took us 4 hours!!!
Thanks Mom and Reid for inviting us to camp with you and taking such good care of us.
One of my favorite places!!!
Isn't that amazing?!
Nature Princess #2!
It was a great trip. I have so many fun memories there
and I truly love that I can now create more memories with my own family.
8 comments:
These are really beautiful pictures...such a beautiful place. I am so glad that these sweet kids are having such fun times in the beauties of nature. We are all so blessed!
It looks like you had an AWESOME time! I'd like more information - we'd like to camp there! :)
So fun!!!! I've been to Sequoia just once when I was kid, it looks like I definitely need to go back! I'm not sure we are as brave as you guys though...we're not ready to go camping quite yet!
That looks like so much fun! Makes me want to steal my niece and go camping!
Love the meadow! It makes me miss the west. Out here in the east it is hot, humid and buggy! Sure there are bugs in the west, but not like out here in the east. Looks like a ton of fun! :-)
That looks like lots of fun!
Beautiful, and what a great family tradition. Traditions make life so special :)
It was so fun having you guys along! That makes 5 generations of Sequoia lovers! Couldn't think of anything that would have made Gaga happier!
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