A Sweet Ending
That’s about all we can handle these days for desserts, just or otherwise.
Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit
Gaynor happily inspects one of the Dead Sea scrolls.
Butterbeer and Books
Even at a theme park, Gaynor can find a book store.
At the Universal Studios Entrance
Still smiling and with plenty of energy, especially since we haven’t done anything yet.
White Christmas 2016
White Christmas. Though I’ve never dreamed of it, Utah does a pretty decent job of making sure it happens.
Walnut Canyon National Monument
Exploring the cliff dwellings of the Sinagua people and wondering where they kept their televisions.
Golden Hour at the Grand Canyon
Golden but still cold-en.
Thanksgiving Dinner 2016
Not your traditional or much-storied American Thanksgiving dinner but neither are we.
Not So Grand Models
We did our best to liven the place up but it’s pretty impressive just by itself.
The Big Hole
We are not joking, it’s huuuge.
Earthy Blowhole
An underground cavity with a permanently exiting wind makes for a lot of fun and some dramatic hair.
Town Complex
This place even had a sports arena.
Trail of Ruins
Ruins on the way to more ruins at the top of the hill.
Past Even Being a Fixer-Upper
To be honest, it was like that before Bryna got there.
Wupatki National Monument
This is how we conquer national monuments, apparently. Stylishly and with photographic evidence.
Enjoying the Fountain
The temple grounds are a lovely place to spend with family.
Just the Five of Us
A beautiful place indeed.
Just Arrived at the Temple Grounds
Yosemite Valley Panorama
Panorama of the Valley
Ariana exploring.
Yosemite National Park
Bryna strikes a pose at Lower Yosemite Falls.
Yosemite National Park
Micah enjoys his time on the Daddy beast.
Yosemite National Park
As he dries after gold-dipping in the cold river, Elijah suddenly notices there is a majestic mountain behind him.
Yosemite National Park
Micah rides his Elijah beast through the lush meadows.
Yosemite National Park
The boys after the picnic in the forest.
Yosemite National Park
The girls after the picnic in forest.
Yosemite National Park
Mara is speechless at the spectacular scenery.
Yosemite National Park
Mara takes a reluctant Micah to dip his toes in the cold river.
California State Capitol Park and Building
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California State Capitol Park and Building
Beauty Competition.
Sacramento History Museum
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Lunch by Sacramento River
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Cable Car heading up Powell
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Gates to Chinatown
Gates to Chinatown, San Francisco
Gates to Chinatown
Gates to Chinatown, San Francisco
House of Nanking
A late lunch at the House of Nanking
House of Nanking
A late lunch at the House of Nanking
Cable Car Terminus
Turning the cable car around for the next run.
Coit Tower
View from the steps of Coit Tower
Coit Tower
Elijah spent a quarter to get a close-up of the trees directly in front.
Coit Tower
Family views the view.
Natural Bridges State Beach
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Natural Bridges State Beach
A brief late afternoon visit to a State Beach near Santa Cruz.
Natural Bridges State Beach
A brief late afternoon visit to a State Beach near Santa Cruz.
Natural Bridges State Beach
A brief late afternoon visit to a State Beach near Santa Cruz.