Dear Friends,
This summer was packed filled with fun and excitement! Traveling to Yosemite was definitely a highlight. After about an 8 hour drive through the varied landscapes along highway 5, including the rolling hills of central California, we arrived at Yosemite National Park. It was our 5th annual camping trip at House Keeping camp where we slept in cots, roasted marshmallows, and played in the Merced River. Of course, we searched for wildlife and saw a family of deer, bold blue jay birds, an overabundance of very sneaky squirrels (whom got a little too friendly with Brooke), and believe it or not, a large mama bear strolling past our camp fire just about 15 feet away. The topper for me was climbing boulders all the way to where we could feel the refreshing spray of Yosemite Falls and riding our bikes throughout the glorious valley floor filled with meadows and baby blue butterflies. What a summer! I can't wait for next summer to recapture some of the great memories, this time a year older. I wonder what a year of change will bring. I look forward to hearing all about your summertime highlights. There's nothing like having time to bond with family and friends to sharpen the saw and rejuvenate. Now I am ready for my next thrilling adventure, the new school year! Please add to our blog by writing about your memorable summer! I can't wait to hear all about it!!!!
Warmly,
Mrs. Yates
