Along the Road to Mineral Kings, Sequoia National Forest

 Confession: we left straight from church, thus the Sunday best.

 Further up the road it was snowing heavily. This was as far as we could go.

 Adam dreams of running this road someday. 23 windy, uphill miles.

 Pyrite flecks stuck to the bottom of my shoe...or is it GOLD?!

 Sequoia National Forest

 The sign basically said if you fall in this river you will die.

I was glad when the hike was over!

 Cousins!

Since we couldn't get up to the snowed-in cabin, we camped in Aaron's back yard instead. 

I think the kids had just as much fun!!

Interstate 5

I love California. I'm not talking politics and deficits and such. I'm talking about the land. It's beautiful. The north, the south, the beaches, the mountains, the lakes and valleys. I love my home.

We went north this weekend to visit Adam's brother. Littleman is potty training, which means that when he has to go, we pull over...ASAP. This stop was ASAP. What luck! A cute little farm at dusk with a random tire among the thistles. You can see the Sierras off in the distance. I feel like I travel this road a lot.

Littleman Turns Three!!

 I love you lots, Littleman!!

"Never underestimate the power of the dark side." ;)

Happy Birthday! Love, Mom

Planning

Mom, could you make a Diego cake for my birthday...?

Piano Lessons

Tonight Kate was frustrated while practicing piano.

She was learning a new note...G.

I overheard her saying

"I can't do it! It's too DIFFICATING!"

Adam said "Defecating."

I just laughed.