YOSEMITE
It was AWESOME. We picked the kids up from school early on Friday and headed up to Yosemite(my favorite place to be in the whole wide world). We had no idea what was in store for us. So get this.
- 6:10 pm ~ I get a text from Gretchen's teacher, Renae. "Oprah's in Yosemite this weekend too! Camping!"
- 7:30 pm ~ Tent finally set up and dinner dishes done.
- 8:00 pm~ We set out on foot to see Oprah's campsite.
- 8:10 pm ~ We got swooped into Oprah's campsite where the kids were set down right next her. We meet Oprah and Gayle and listened to Shelton Johnson tell stories about the Buffalo Soilders.
- 8:45 pm ~ Shelton leaves and we proceed to hang out with Oprah, while 5 camera men zoom in on the action. We talked about camping, how long we've been campers, how to put a s'more together, and enjoyed her campfire.
- 9:15 pm ~ We sign release waivers while thinking...DID THIS JUST HAPPEN?
- 9:20 pm ~ Say good night to Oprah and Gayle.
We still can't believe we hung out with Oprah and roasted marshmallows with her. Although the kids can't quite grasp the magnitude of the entire ordeal(all they cared about were how big the marshmallows were), we know how incredibly awesome that experience was.
I couldn't get very many pictures in, because the production crew asked we put our cameras away, but here is the best shot.
Ray in the green sweatshirt, Gretchie next to him, our friend Cayden next to Oprah, and then Gayle! It really did happen, folks.
Although Oprah was a considerable high for our Yosemite trip, there were many more things that solidify why I love Yosemite so much.
The view of Half Dome from our campsite.
Meadow by Sentinel Beach.
I love the timer feature on our camera. We are standing on the foot bridge, crossing the Merced River, heading into Lower Yosemite Falls. We have talked about this trail for years, but this was the first time we've been on it. It was such a neat bike ride. A little long, but good.
We got rained out. =( Our tent only had a few minor leaks, but it put a damper on our usual hikes.
We had SUCH an amazing visit. We were told this particular "Oprah's 1st camping trip" episode, will air Nov. 1st! You better believe, we'll be watching. Hope we don't end up on the cutting room floor.
