El Cap on the left and Bridal Veil Fall on the right.

Moonbow: during certain times of the year the moon hits lower Yosemite Falls just right and causes a rainbow at night.

YeefreakinHa

Paul during orientation

SO.. Two of the women in the family are major scavengers.... they collected an entire bag of random stuff from hotels during their trip and sweetly donated it to us.

Seems like i do this way too much and Kry always mashes the button just before i get straight :)

Krystinas parents at tunnel view with El Cap and Bridal Veil Fall in the background

The wildlife here is way too freaking tame. this is shot with my point and shoot on wide... 

The day after orientation ended Krystina's family came to the valley for a few days.. We took an open air tour of the valley which was really neat to see without having to look around the roof of a car or pay attention to where we were walking.

We had orientation last week for the Tribe that came in for the summer. It was really cool to get to know everyone.

Slacking off during orientation

I've loved hay fields since i was little. Krystina and I went to the coast to meet her family and visit the Hearst Castle.. It was a good trip.. the house is really cool. I felt like i was back in europe going through some really cool museum. 

San Simeon coast line

So the sun crapped out on me for this photo....and the night before I started setting up too late.. and then after i took it all down after this shot.... the sky went crazy.. so this is not what i wanted.. but here it is...

Its the mother in law hiding out at the beach after escaping the funny farm... :)

Mawmaw

Sqeeezze Me

AWWWWwwwwwwwwwww!!

Check out the Outside pool at this dudes house.. this was the 3rd one but man it turned out nice..

Blondie and the Mawmaw

This place was amazing and reminded me of Europe.. 

one of the many guest rooms at Hearst C astle

Sqeeze Me!!

Hiking up to Nevada Falls

So, I've made the decision that I am going to (try) make one descent photo every time I lug my huge camera bag around and hopefully I will lug it around once a week.. we will see. This photo and the next few were shot today on a 6 mile hike Krystina and I took up above the Valley. The trail goes to and on top of two amazing waterfalls. This is Vernal falls. 

Self Portrait

I really like this spot and the rainbow really makes it cool.

Self Portrait

Vernal Falls, this thing is gorgeous and really flowing right now

God is funny! or maybe its just my mind... nature's great

Vernal Falls

Joel enjoying the mist from Neveda Fall's. 

A picture of the picture maker! :) 

Such a strong man I married!!!

Joel enjoying standing on the edge...over Yosemite Valley. 

At the top of Nevada Falls, it is so pretty and powerful!

Yeah, so every time i get a shot i actually like i cant decide if i like the BW or Color better! but i do like this shot

Yos Chapel, this is where we have our weekly gathering.

I love this place!

Knob Hill, Really easy approach  and easy climbing.. it was a fun day of hanging out with an amazing view!

Bridal Veil Falls, and the Leaning Tower on the left. 

Yeah, I know it's the same.. I just couldn't decide which one I liked the best.....

Sentinel Falls

Bridal Veil Falls

At the top of Nut Cracker, a 600ft route on the Manure Pile Buttress. It's just 5.8 but I must admit it's a route that finally lives up to the 5 stars it gets in the guide book. Nice clean cracks all the way to the top.. well maybe a little face in there too. It was a good day anyway.

Krystina finishing up the 5th pitch of Nut Cracker 5.8

Krystina on the 3rd pitch of Nut Cracker 5.8

View from the top of Manure Pile Buttress