Yosemite Adventures

Because the soul craved to roam "through the dusky wild... and seeks the rocks where billows roll," we drove up to Yosemite over the weekend for some hiking. It would have been a great weekend simply for that reason. But it was made even better because we got to visit our friends Joy and Mark, who are rangers in Yosemite. Joy is Dennis' friend from the high school days.

We believe that this is our most successful road trip with Zoe thus far, even though there were times when she was less than happy. The picture below is evidence of that.

On the trail to Elizabeth Lake, Zoe started to complain. Though she spoke in Babyese, I believe she said "No. No. No!"

Luckily for us, she found Bunny and promptly regained her good humor.

Still, it was all in all a very good trip. We managed to do two short hikes (about 4.8 miles) on both days. Funny how our lives have changed. 4.8 miles in easy terrain used to be a really short hike easily accomplished in two to three hours. These days, with all the stops to feed baby and what not, 4.8 miles is quite good!

On the way to Sentinel Dome

On Sentinel Dome

There were quite a few firsts on this trip. Zoe climbed her first flight of stairs at Joy and Mark's new abode. She got to crawl around Sentinel Dome (I have been pretty protective so far, letting her crawl around only at home). She had her first taste of chocolate (courtesy of Auntie Joy). She had her first bath in a real bath tub. She peed on both Mommy and Daddy for the first time.

Exploring Sentinel Dome