tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704703267414416275.post270522674947368845..comments2024-03-24T23:03:37.293-04:00Comments on Tales of the Flowers: Yosemite National Park - Day 2 - 2022/06/29Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02183012884102603566noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704703267414416275.post-81501691415712467072022-09-08T21:56:49.823-04:002022-09-08T21:56:49.823-04:00That swimming, hiking, and biking set everyone up ...That swimming, hiking, and biking set everyone up for a good night's sleep! (except if unwanted critters appear!) Ian returns 9 years later to the Merced River...the water is as cold as ever but now he's a big boy who can handle the cold temperature better...sounds like a cold swim no matter how young/old you are! Rock scrambling/climbing is probably the favorite part of any hike for the kids now...anything else just doesn't have that "adventurous" vibe to it. Good job, Alli, for taking that photo so Mom, Dad, & Ian can recreate that picture from years ago. So many lovely vistas in Yosemite...the greenery, trees, and falls are so beautiful to look at...mustn't forget the night sky with so many stars to admire. Several Junior Rangers got sworn in that day...congrats to Ian & Alli and all the others (Half Dome on the wooden badge is the iconic site to capture on it!). Ian & Alli get lots of (mostly) positive exposure to other adults and older people through their travels, visits with/by the extended family, and friends of the family (and of course from Mommy & Daddy on a daily basis)...they've learned valuable life skills such as communicating with others, empathy & consideration w/ those who are hurting or in need, and respecting people...shows through in how they interact with people...keep it up Ian & Alli! EOMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com