Climbing trip in Yosemite

Last weekend we packed up and headed to Yosemite to go camping and of course rock climbing.

The first day there we got up in the morning and went for a hike to take a look at the sequoia trees.  Seeing the size of the trunks of these trees was absolutely breathtaking. Some of the branches were the size of a normal tree.
After our little hike we went back to the campground to wait for our fellow campers to show up.  We had 7 other friends camping with us. (2 of them were Grandpa Hal and Auntie Jessica).

 Caleb climbing.

I think he is kind of awesome....

After doing some climbing we all headed down to this little pool in the river.  It was very cold but very refreshing.

This was the boys first experience with Jiffy Pop.  Once it started popping and growing their squeals of surprise and excitement made the popcorn even taste better once it was done.

Of course the next day was nothing but more climbing.  We had several different routes set up so I was actually able to get a shot of the boys both up on the rock.    Here Layton is headed up and Colton is repelling down.

A rare picture of me climbing!  (thanks Jess)

At one point during the day I happened to look over and Layton and Colton were playing with a rope that we set up.  They were taking turns climbing and belaying each other.

This is kind of like peeking into the future.  I can see them going off in another 15 years or so (probably less but keeping my fingers crossed  that it's at least 15) headed to the Pinnacles or Yosemite,  just the two of them to go rock climbing.

So that was our four day weekend.  It was fun while we were there but now it's back to work, school and all the other day to day stuff that needs to be done.