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… is made better with loved ones making memories.

Almost a year ago, my youngest daughter (Jenn) took a job with the National Forest Service in California (a step to help take her where she wants to be in her career). It meant leaving her hubby and kids in Texas (all but one of the kids are adults and the youngest is a senior in high school). She got herself a camp trailer to live in, and she and her horse trekked across the country to begin this new adventure. Her husband, who works remotely, is able to visit her regularly which makes it doable.

Last week, my oldest daughter (Micki) and I flew to California to spend several days with her. We had a great time, despite temps of 105℉, and I returned with lots of bug bites, a sunburn, a near encounter with a rattlesnake, and many sweet memories. The location meant poor—and sometimes, no—cell service. There was no wifi, which meant I was offline and out of touch for the most part. Not a bad way to spend a vacation.

One of my favorite things about this trip was how many people, upon seeing me with one or both of my daughters, said something like, “You’re obviously related.” The first was the flight attendant on our first leg of our trip. The next was Jenn’s boss. Later one of Jenn’s co-workers asked if we were clones. LOL! Yes, there is no denying that I am their mother, and I love it.

Of course, being gone six days and five nights means I had to play catch up when I got home. Not to mention begin horribly behind with my writing. Ack! Still, it was worth it.

Below are just a few pictures from the trip.

Ready to depart Boise on Alaska Air (Micki & Robin)
Sierra National Forest McKinley Grove (Sequoias) — Micki has a horse named Sequoia so this was an important stop
Micki at the base of one of the sequoias
Jenn, Micki, Robin in McKinley Grove
A panoramic view of one of the sequoias
On our way to Wishon Dam, we encountered snow
History center near entrance of Yosemite National Park. Jenn, Ian (Jenn’s son who is now working for the forest service), Robin, Micki
The first view of El Capitan (on left in distance) & Bridalveil Falls (on right in distance). Ian, Robin, Jenn, Micki
El Capitan in all of its granite glory!
El Capitan behind Micki, Robin, Jenn, and Ian
Bridalveil Falls (which looks more like what it runs in May rather than July because of the still melting snowpack)
Micki & Jenn during picnic lunch stop in Yosemite before heading back to Jenn’s
Bluejay hoping for some of our picnic lunch
With the temps hitting 105℉, we got a little wading pool and sat with our feet and legs in it and visited for hours (thus, my sunburn). Oh, the memories we dredged up from long, long ago.
Last photo before Jenn (and Ian) headed for work and Micki & I headed to the Fresno Airport (Robin, Micki, Jenn)

Making new memories while remembering the past is so precious. I hope you get to make some new memories with those you love this summer.

~robin

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Robin Lee Hatcher

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Best-selling novelist Robin Lee Hatcher is known for her heartwarming and emotionally charged stories of faith, courage, and love. Her 90+ books have won multiple awards, including the RITA, the Christy, the Carol, the FHL Reader's Choice, and the National Reader's Choice Awards. Robin makes her home in Idaho.
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Comments

  1. You look like triplets and there is NO WAY you look old enough to be their mom, Robin! (And they look young for their age, so that’s saying a lot!) Sounds like a super fun trip (well, except for the part where it was 105 degrees!) and I’m so glad you got to have that time with your daughters and grandson.

  2. Thanks for sharing your trip and the wonderful pictures!

    I recently returned from a 2 month trip to California to spend time with my daughter, son-in-law, and grandson. Great memories!

  4. Love seeing Jennifer and Micki again. Looks like you had a marvelous time! God’s beauty in creation is astounding and never ceases to amaze, and I’m grateful you had that time together. See you soon! 😉

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