Yosemite

Over Spring Break, the kids and I took a day and drove into Yosemite National Park while Jeffrey, unfortunately, had to work. We woke up early, packed the car with snacks, sandwiches from Port of Subs, water, and each had their own backpacks full of coloring books, journals, and whatever else they wanted to pack to keep them occupied for the 90 minute drive through the mountains.
Upon entering the park, you continue to drive for about 5 minutes and you are immediately staring at Bridalveil Falls directly in front of you. This particular time of year, the snow is melting and the waterfalls are overflowing and beautiful. We parked the car and decided to hike to the falls. Great short hike/walk but this particular day was raining too. I got some pictures but was afraid to have the camera out of my jacket for very long for fear it would get water damaged.
Managed a few good shots...
Bridalveil Falls

Hiking up to the Falls
Gabriella
Isabella
Nicholas
Thank you to the complete stranger that offered to take my camera and got this shot!
El Capitan
We had our picnic lunch in the car and a good sight seeing day!!! Despite the rain, everyone enjoyed their first trip into Yosemite :-)

Easter

Easter was the end of the kid's Spring Break. On Saturday, Nicholas had a soccer game in Fresno (tied 0-0), and then it was off to Friend's Easter. For each holiday, we pick a day close to the actual holiday and spend it with our group of friends. We have Friend's Easter, Friend's Thanksgiving, and Friend's Christmas where we are able to celebrate with each other and then we are with our families on the actual day. Great memories that the kids will have as they grow up!
Friend's Easter was at Tracy's this year and although we got there a little late, the kids were still able to swim, have great food, Jeff was playing horseshoes, and I hung out and played photographer :-)
The Kids

Sister Love

Daddy and his girls



Easter at Jeff's parent's started with a brunch for the family and a big dinner for extended family. The kids went on an egg hunt, played with each other while Aunts, Uncles, and parents hung out.

What Easter would be complete without the beloved CHOCOLATE BUNNY?? A few fun shots of the giant Chocolate Bunny at Grandma's house :-)