Once again, we spent Christmas Day playing in the snow at Sequoia National Park in California! (Start of a new tradition, perhaps??)
Last year we were woefully unprepared for the day trip – both the hubby and I forgot our gloves, and did not have appropriate winter wear – so THIS year we made sure to pack ahead of time and pre-plan. Even so, we still.. uhh.. forgot the sleds and toboggans. DOH!
But hey! Snow is snow and we had a blast regardless! This was Tessas second time in the snow in the Sequoias, and Thymes FIRST time (if you don’t count her being there in my belly last Christmas!)
The Sequoias hold a VERY special place in our lives, since it’s the location that started it all with Jonathan and I. As friends, we went on a three day backpacking trip on the High Sierra Trail in the Sequoia National Forest. And after miles of climbing through meadows, traversing streams, skirting cliffs, and stargazing under the giant redwoods, we were inseparable. We generally calculate the date of our “dating” relationship from this time.
So the Sequoias – from the foothills at Three Rivers, to the redwoods up by Lodgepole – hold a very special place in our hearts. So it makes my heart so happy to continue forging memories here with our daughters in the giant outdoor cathedral of the redwoods.
This was the first time Tessa really NOTICED the giant trees. She walked up to one, looking up so high that she was practically arching backwards, and said, OH WOW! BIG! It literally makes my heart ache hearing my little girl marvel at the mighty creative works of God Almighty. Even little Thyme was impressed by snowflakes on her glove! Anyhoo, here are some of the photos from our day! I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season! Merry Christmas and God Bless!
Romans 1:20 “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” We see you God as we enjoy what you have made. Even our little ones know, “Oh WOW! Big!” said Tessa.
I love recapturing a sense of awe in Gods greatness through my little ones eyes!! <3
Aw, cute photos! Glad you all had a fantastic time.
I love seeing my little one out in nature, looking so small against everything so BIG! hehe
Oooh brrr! Beautiful place, someday I hope to visit. Thanks for sharing your pictures 🙂
You really should… we get people all over the globe coming to see the worlds largest trees!
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beautiful pictures, beautiful little girls
Thank you! <3 Happy Holidays!
What a beautiful place! And it’s so nice that you brought your kids there. How nice to reminisce!
Yeah, we plan to make the parks a bit part of their lives while we live in the area!
Winter wonderland! Love these pics!
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It really was!!! <3
What a beautiful family!
We had absolutely no snow this year…unusually warm.
Happy New Year!
Angie
We never get snow in the valley, where I live, but the mountains are just an hour drive or so from us!! <3
Wow … that is just stunning! Out here in New England it was 60 degrees on Christmas, which is very weird! Must be el nino. I’ve been to Sequoia park, but not in the snow. It must have felt great to be outside and breathing all that fresh air:)
Wow! Crazy! We had a pretty warm Christmas here in the valley too, bright, clear skies, no fog, just light frost on the grass.. I miss white Christmases!
Those trees are mind blowing!! Looks like an awesome family trip. How nice. Love spending time as a family!!!
Have you seen the giant sequoias? They are UNREAL!!
Love these snowy shots 🙂 Adorable!! 🙂
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Thank you sweetie! I love taking photos of the snow!
My mother grew up on the West coast and talked often about the tall trees and mountains… until I went to visit there in 1995, I had no real idea. I think everyone should see it first hand…oh and next year you’ll remember the sleds… you’ll get more use out of them then ♡ xox
Yeah, you really do have to SEE IT to believe it.. they are SO GIANT.. you cant even get a proper feel for it till your up against one…
Beautiful pictures. Beautiful family!
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such beautiful pictures, hope you had a wonderful holiday! xoxo sakura
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I sure did!!! Were your holidays merry as well? <3
Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! The Sequoia National Park looks like an amazing place to explore!
It really is!!! Its one of my favorite places on the planet!
I’ve never been. I’d love to go and of course I love the snowy photos. We haven’t had any snow here yet at all!
Really?! I thought you lived in a snowy region?!
That looks like you had a blast! I like seeing snow photos, but the actual snow – not so much. That photo, in which you are standing in front of the tree – wow – they are sooooo huge.
Happy New Year, Gingi!
Yeah, I have photo from summer of me standing in front of a fallen one.. now THATS a trip!
You have gorgeous family Gingy, I can see everyone’s happy faces! Loving the snow pictures and tree pictures, those sequoias are huge!
Aww, thank you Tanya! You are so sweet!
Watching the joy children feel at simple things is so magical! I am also learning that snow makes everything prettier…even if it’s really cold!
Yeah, I love seeing things through their eyes! <3
Wow, looks like a fabulous time! Beautiful pics and makes me remember how magical snow was as a kid!
<3 <3 I swear Im reliving my childhood through my little ones! lol!
What a fantastic outing! My kids would love to see snow, especially in nature.
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Gosh, wish I were there too! Happy 2016, babe! xoxo
Happy 2016 dear friend!
Such gorgeous photo’s, what a delight to look at.
Wishing you and yours a very Happy and Healthy 2016
All the best Jan