I know, I know, I’m blogging on my family vacation! But I HAD to! I was so excited about my Yosemite photos. I actually brought my trusty old film camera along with some really fun films to use so we won’t see the exciting photos until I get those developed! Wow, in this digital age, waiting is almost impossible! So, because of that I’ve decided to instantly gratify myself (and hopefully you too) with my digital photos! Here are some of my favorites from yesterday in the Yosemite Valley, California! Enjoy!
My Sister-in-law Stephanie and my brother Chris came along for the trip. The girls are having a wonderful time harassing them! California is such a big state (second to Texas, right?) they drove from Los Angeles, where they live, up here to Yosemite Park and it took them around 6 hours!
We pulled off at one of the last stops before you hit the Valley floor for this magnificent view! You can just see the tip of Half Dome in the background.
El Capitan! This purple/blue tone is where they get the expression “purple mountain majesty!”
There were waterfalls everywhere!!
See the beautiful deer in the middle? I didn’t bring my telephoto lens b/c I thought it’d be too much to pack…too bad! But this is still a fun shot. He was munching on the brush in the midst of lots of tourists! You gotta do what you gotta do!
Afternoon sun on one of the many magnificent mountains in the park.
We just had to stop on one of the turnouts to photograph the fading sun. WOW.
I love this one. I think I’ll give it to my grandmother to paint for me. She’s an excellent watercolorist. More to come!!
3 Responses to “Family Vacation!!!!”
Dianna Fisk says:
Sarah, these photo are just magnificent!! The kids are absolutely adorable, too!
I really enjoyed lookig at these for a couple reasons (other than they are so awesome, of course)!! LOL I have a photo of myself at 16 yrs old beside one of those waterfalls!! Dejavu! LOL And my son, Justin, who has never visited California will be stationed there the end of July! I’m very excited for him to have an opportunity to experience the majesty and beauty California has to offer! AND as for waiting…you’re killin’ us here!!!! LOL We’ve been watching for even a tiny glimpse of Ashley’s wedding photos on your blog. We know you and Tim got some awesome shots and we just can’t wait to see your “magic”!!! 
So, you’d better enjoy the remainder of your vacation and get lots of rest, ’cause we’ll probably wear you out with our order once you get back and get Ashley and Justin’s photos posted!!! LOL I have been intending to email you and Tim and tell you both how impressed we were with your hard work, especially in that heat and how much we love and appreciate you guys for your patience, your kindness and humor and of course for your artistic ability and your commitment to make that special day one we’ll never forget!!!! Take care, be safe, and thanks for the post which brightened my morning!! 
Luv ya, Dianna
Roxana says:
Yay!!!! SO FUN!! The photos are beautiful. Thanks for sharing. It looks like y’all are having a blast and getting some much needed time off!!!
Kayla says:
Aw, so beautilful. Oh how I miss California!