Anna's Day

Anna has never been to Yosemite and she hasn't seen snow since 2006.  It became pretty obvious what the outing for Anna's Day needed to be!  In the middle of this week of cold, clouds and storms, God even blessed us with one glorious day of sunshine!

This was a perfect day at the park. The beauty of the meadows and monoliths was enhanced by the white blanket of snow they wore.  The falls were full and the crowds were minimal.  It's just such a treat to be in the middle of such amazing creation.  I think we were all a little awestruck.

 First glimpse of the valley

 Tunnel View

 Bridalveil Falls

 Lower Yosemite Falls

We got through the valley's best spots pretty quickly, so we were able to do something new to Dave and I too-- visit the famous 5-star Awahnee Lodge.  This place was awesome too, from the historic dinning room, to the cozy fireside rooms.  The whole place was decked out for Christmas and we even caught the performance of a live choir giving a Christmas Pops concert!

One of the best parts of the day was just the opportunity to play in some snow!  This is what the girls loved most.  There was running, screaming, snowball throwing and snow angel making.

The girls even found this hill to throw themselves down!  Their coats were slippery enough to act as make-shift sleds.  It went a little faster than they thought it would and this was hilarious to watch. 

There are many reasons why a winter trip to Yosemite can be risky.  I'm so glad it worked out for us to take this day trip today!  I feel good about the opportunity to amaze and freeze Anna before sending her back to LA.  She said she got her cold fix today and is now ready for another 4 snow-less years!