Yosemite National Park

Hubby and I took a late birthday trip/early mothers day getaway to Yosemite! This place is special to us because this is where the hubby proposed :) I also had a surprise trip here for my birthday this past year. So, basically we love Yosemite and wish we could be here every weekend.

Here are some gorgeous pictures my hubby took of our little trip!

Our trip could not have gone any better! We left H at home so we could hike. And boy did we hike. We went up to Nevada falls the first day and it was gorgeous! If you have not been to Yosemite yet, no matter where you are from I encourage you to go!

-Kir

Manresa State Beach Camping Trip

The hubby and I love going camping and we both agree that we don't go often enough. Lucky for us, we have had the opportunity this past month to go twice! At first I was stressing out like a mad woman at the thought of going camping with my 8 month old. Little did I know that she would have no problem adapting to the change (considering she was sleeping in a port-a-crib there wasn't too much change), I was the one who was going to be adapting.

I'll skip telling you guys everything that went through my mind and all the stress factors and week of packing I did for 2 nights of camping and just show you guys some pictures instead!!!!

Taking a nap with daddy in the tent while mommy was with the youth at the beach

Beach Sunset

  

Daddy and Hailey playing in the sand

Relaxing in the Redwoods

This week was crazy for both my husband and I. Although it was only a four day work week, we both worked late everyday and just felt a little overwhelmed. Our camping trip could not have come at a better time. We drove up after work on Friday to Portola Redwoods State Park. It was only for one night but what an incredible get away. 

Leaving a little later than expected, we didn't get up to our campsite until 6:15 P.M. We quickly unloaded our things and started setting up our tent and then began on dinner. Unfortunately, we didn't pack until Friday (right when we got home from work), forgetting many common items that I found we take for granted. For instance, we forgot to bring our flashlight, which would have been handy, considering our lantern broke. Luckily my husband had a head lamp in the car that we used while eating dinner. Another thing we forgot was our pillows! Now I know that when you camp, you're supposed to be "roughing it" and it's not expected to be comfy and cozy but man, that nights sleeping was awful. Despite our forgotten items and sleeping on the ground for a night, this little adventure was perfect. I love the sound of the campfire and the noises in the woods. We had so much fun cooking over the fire and taking a hike to "Tiptoe Falls" which was literally a trickle of water off of a rock; and yet, I had so much fun with my hubby! 

The lack of electronics was very refreshing and it made me finally relax and worry about time. Take a look at some of the pictures from our trip! 

Our cozy tent

Dinner Friday Night

BBQ Chicken-Veggie Foil Packets-BBQ Beans

The creek behind our campsite

On our hike

Tiptoe Falls

Try sometime this week to take a step out of our technology driven lives and just go for a walk, or have some quiet time. It's alright to quiet your mind and just relax!

Enjoy!

-Kir