camping fun

The weekend after returning home from our vacation, we packed up once again and headed out to Lake Casitas for some camping with friends. It was said to be a "scorcher" that weekend, so we were prepared for the worst, but it ended up being a really fun time for us all. I mean, what's a little sweat when you're already covered in dirt and roasted marshmallow, right? ;)

Our view

They didn't actually allow swimming in the lake (what a tease!), but did offer this water park. 

The kids had a blast!!

rest & relaxation... sorta :)

Our family vacation this year was sort of a mash-up of events. We decided to head up to Monterey for a few days before heading to the Bass Lake/Oakhurst area. We all had a great time, overall, and loved seeing every bit of God's creation! Here are a few, ok a lot, of pics from our wonderful time!!

Monterey Bay Aquarium & Cannery Row

Tide Pools and Pebble Beach

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carmel Mission 

"Dennis the Menace Park" in Monterey & more Tide Pools...

 Cami found a little friend :)

Yosemite!

Bass Lake with the fam

...and last, but not least, sushi-making with Auntie Thelma! :)

another preview...

Here's a peek at our time in Bass Lake/ Yosemite. We had a great time- more pics to follow when we get home!! :)

a little vacay

a little preview of the beginning of our vacation... this is Monterey and Carmel