Camping ~ July 15, 2009 ~ Part 2

September 23rd, 2009

After the cave we went to the river again. We went across this bridge… to get to this little beach on the river! Jerome brought his folding chair to fish this time! Anna took Seth out in the water Jane from the bridge Noel and Rebekah enjoying the water part of our group floating down the King’s River reminds me of a crosstitch I made when I was a little girl. I liked this perspective. Seth on the meadow walk the meadow Ian on the meadow walk Jerome with his trusty walking stick Abby made a crown of meadow grass self portrait on the meadow walk Where the water was glinting through the water grasses reminded me of my life on the waterfront in Maryland. family portrait on the meadow walk making popcorn back at the campsite! coals and corn Jerome’s turn making popcorn! Jane with her meadow grass crown from Abby Birthday girl! Happy Bekah! Jane with Eden David, Noel, and sleeping Rebekah the day ended with beautiful songs of course Ian had to have a turn with the guitar Happy birthday, sweet Jane! We are so grateful to have you near us and love you very much!

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Camping ~ July 15, 2009 ~ Part 1

September 23rd, 2009

Jane’s birthday morning! Another beautiful waterfall. I don’t remember the name of it. Jerome and Seth in front of the waterfall On their way up for a closer look. I didn’t notice Brennan’s face until now…he looks terrified! Peter took Ian up, too. Abby :-) On our way to the car we saw this rescue helicopter making a practice landing on the road which followed the river. Then we drove to Boyden Cavern for an afternoon climbing under the mountain! Jerome got to help crack a geode! which turned out to have beautiful amethyst inside, and Grandma bought it for part of Jerome’s early birthday gift from her. Grandma also bought our family tickets to go in the cavern for Jerome’s birthday! Thank you so much, Mom! Here we go! Looking down to the dry river bed below. It was high enough to stand up straight at this point. These are straw stalactites because they’re hollow inside! Our guide/caveman :-) seated for a bit of history Ian wrapped up in Daddy’s sweater. It was about 50 degrees down there! Anna entertaining the boys while we waited for our group’s turn to see the back of the cave. shells? waves? scallops? I don’t remember which is the name for these, but they’re rare. curtains the lighting was so dramatic. the “Christmas tree”…it was even sparkly! at the end we chose to go out by way of the dry river bed the boys did very well picking their way, and I’m pretty sure they had a blast! daylight! view on our way down That was an amazing experience!

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Camping ~ July 14, 2009

September 22nd, 2009

An afternoon at the jumping rock The little ones had a hard time not being able to go out with their daddies, but Grandma made it better. Seth and Zach watching from across the river. Scott’s dive Abby’s dive David’s dive I must have missed Peter’s and Byron’s. The shutter lag still gets me. Grandma and Zachary Seth playing down river. Jerome discovered he could keep his balance up there while twirling the walking stick above his head! Beautiful spot Jane enjoying the river the boys skipping stones the big boys joined in…or did they start it? Seth finding a rock to throw Jerome searching for the perfect skipping stone. Back at the campsite Seth spent quite a few minutes talking to baby Eden and playing with her. We couldn’t stay away from the river for long. This dam was right behind our campsite. and it turned out to be my favorite place of all! the water was shallow and slow enough for wading and safe for the children. the dam was fun to climb on the view and light were amazing and it was just us for a little while. the boys had a race. Get set… Get ready…(or not) and Go! I loved this shot of Ian’s feet on a solid rock with the water rushing by. Jerome’s feet wading Seth’s feet balanced. and look who came out to join us and enjoy the wonderful rocks! she brought her parent’s too :-) It looks like Rebekah’s eating them and Ian’s throwing them. Rock’s are wonderful things! The trail back to the campsite from my favorite river spot.

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Camping ~July 13, 2009

September 22nd, 2009

They asked for a picture, I have no idea what they were doing. :-) I think this was Grizzly Falls. The roar was so loud we had a hard time hearing each other. The Sharratt family There go David and Abby climbing up the falls. You’re adorable, Mom! Peter taking in the majesty. Seth picked his way carefully, though I don’t think he was quite as close as it looks. This river’s cut a long way down! Abby and David made it to the top! Noel and Bekah waiting for daddy to climb back down. are they ever all happy at the same time in front of a camera? later that day at Road’s End. Jerome got a fishing pole and tackle as an early birthday gift! his first fishin’ spot Daddy showing him how Seth testing the water. we moved to a shallower spot so the little ones could wade. Jerome fishing Ian throwing any little pebble he could find. We had to rescue his line from the tree a couple times. self portrait on a river bank Peter cooked up tri tip for Donna’s birthday dinner! This was where you could find me at the campsite. My “princess tent” was also greatly appreciated by the babies! my bugless view the camera couldn’t relaly capture it, but the net diffused the light beautifully.

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Camping ~ July 12, 2009 ~ King’s Canyon

September 22nd, 2009

Packed to the hilt and ready to go on our first camping trip! We met up with the family and stopped to see the Redwoods before driving over the pass to the campground. We were in awe of the grandeur of these immense trees and their Creator. lunching One of the fallen trees created a tunnel we could walk through! Jerome, our “log gremlin” :-) Ian needed some encouragement to hike when he should have been napping. There were mountain Dogwoods beneath the grand Redwoods! Jerome and I out of a cabin window. Anybody remember whose cabin this was? Thanks for the pic, Scott! and the hand, Jerome :-) perspective Auntie Anna with her “log gremlins” going back through. a window a farewell On the road again, heading over the mountain to King’s Canyon where we will camp. We stopped at the top on a vista of the Canyon Here you can see the King’s River “Woah! Are we really going down there?” yup :-) Jerome collecting rocks at every opportunity. Sweet Jane holding onto Seth who was making me nervous with his jumping around. On the road down we saw this massive rock. Peter said looked like God had taken a slice of butter out of it. Down to the roaring river And finally to the campsite! Ian and Bough were instant buddies! this was Rebekah’s first camping trip, too! Thanks to the Jones’ for their wonderful camping gear, and to our family who organized this amazing trip!

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