Day Thirteen: June 22 (Son's View)

Nine hours of sitting in a RV is boring!!!  WE were headed to Las Vegas but we could not make it so we stayed at Edwards Air Force base where we ate at Burger King Exciting then came home to the Famcamp they have here.  Before that we went to a cheese factory called Bravo Farms which was delicious chees.  I also got Sweet and Sour Strawberry stripes.  MMMM good stuff.

Day Thirteen: June 22 (Mom's View)

Not much to tell about this day.  We spent 9 hours on the road trying to get out of Yosemite en route to Las Vegas.  There was a much faster route but it would’ve meant taking a mountain road that lacked a shoulder.  I have had too many of those kinds of roads during this trip so I am doing my darnedest to avoid them from now on.

We stopped at Bravo’s Cheese Farm in Traver, CA.  Delicious fresh cheeses and nuts.  I totally forgot that two of my FAVORITE things are from California (cheese and nuts)…and wine..and vegetables…and fruits.  Wait why don’t I live in California?!?    As I am trying the cheeses, I am picturing the commercials about California Cheeses and how the cows are happier than Wisconsin cows, which makes better cheese.  Sorry Wisconsin, there may be a little truth to that because it is some damn good cheese!

Since we haven’t reached Las Vegas yet and it is nearing 8pm, we decide to stay at Edwards Air Force Base (in the middle of nowhere), which has a nice FamCamp with full hookups.  A little eerie to hear TAPS played at 9pm, but that is military life.

Day Twelve: June 21 (Son's View)

We went to Yosemite today and it was awesome and beautiful.  The trip was annoying though because we were in the BMW with two dogs which gave me and mom no room.  We went to glacier point where you had to hike a mile to the beuty where we could see half dome Yosemite falls and an awesome river which I don’t know its name but it was still cool.  On the way back I was asleep.  We got back Carsen and I played mini golf and volleyball and horseshoes and basketball we were also brought to the creek today which was again fun.

Day Twelve: June 21 (Mom's View)

Yosemite!!  What a gorgeous park!  Only complaint was bringing the dogs in the BMW for the LONG ride through Yosemite.  It was worth it the end though.  We made it to Glacial Point where we had a panoramic view of the park: El Capitan, Half Dome, and the Falls.  We took lots of pictures but I am sure that they won’t do Yosemite any justice.  I even stood on the edge and looked straight down the cliff, which Yosemite Park describes as “unnerving” and those of you who know me, know that I am VERY afraid of heights so I was pretty proud of myself for checking out this “unnerving site”.  (And yes again, it was worth it.) 

My favorite brand of water bottles, Vessel Drinkware, makes this amazing Doggie Waterbottle.  The dogs were so happy that we had it with us.

The kids also loved stepping the snow.  Amazingly, other than some quarreling with the kids nothing insane occurred.  BTW have I mentioned how long this trip is starting to feel.  Long hot showers, TV, Internet ,… are so dreamy right now (not to mention spas and salons).

Day Eleven: June 20 (Son's View)

I have to revise that the last post, where we actually stayed at yesterday was a county craphole park.  The reason I call it that it smelled like horse manure and it was infested with redneck party people.  Today we went to the Yosemite Lakes where there was all those cool things. We went to the creek before dinner it was freezing cold but it was fun because the water dragged you along the way of the current but it was fun.

Day Eleven: June 20 (Mom's View)

Started the day with a Starbucks so I am feeling very civilized now.  The tire is fixed and we continue to Yosemite.  We stop to get some more fresh produce and continue on Route 120 East.  We arrive at Yosemite Lakes RV Resort, which we are so pleased to see is great.  It has a Peewee Golf, Volleyball, Playground, and Activity Center with Pool and Ping Pong tables.  Cord and I instantly feel the little bit of freedom these activities will give us. 

Cameron and I decide to check out the park via bicycles.  It turned out to be a nice ride because we found paths leading to a glacial river.  It felt so good under the trees because it was a HOT day! 

Cord brought both kids back to the river for a little dip before dinner.  Then we enjoyed cocktails and s’mores around the campfire.

 Thinking of our AMAZING friends McCallie's...using Steve's special Bbq sauce tonight!

Day Ten: June 19 (Son's View)

One jelly belly lane!!!  Awesome we went to the jelly belly bean factory.  There was a sample bar where I tried baby wipes and canned dog food jelly beans. They actually tasted like them (not like I have tried either of those things but you just know you know). Mom then went to her wine loving place where she fell in love with a drink eight years ago. She was so happy to go (and I thought I was weird with the jelly belly bean factory).  We landed at the Yosemite around 6ish and there was a cool boot camp playground (don’t ask) and pee wee golf and volleyball.  Me and mom (Mom and I sorry mom!!!) watched Fried Green Tomatoes, which I tell all of you sappy people like me do need to watch because it is sweet and sad and funny all at the same time.