At the end of our hike, there was a picnic waiting for us by the water.

We dipped our feet in this icy cold water to cool off our tired feet.

Our home for the night: The Majestic Yosemite hotel. Its name says it all.  Built in the 1920″s with stunning views and exceptional architecture. The Majestic Yosemite Hotel was specifically designed to highlight its natural surroundings, featuring Yosemite Falls, Half Dome and Glacier Point.

Dinner at the Majestic Yosemite Hotel Dining Room

Kids went out to town with our leaders for dinner while the adults enjoyed fine dining.

Exploring the hotel:

Great Lounge

Solarium room: letting in the bright mountain sunshine

The biggest fireplace I’ve seen.

Winter Club Room

Mural room

Breathtaking sunset. My camera couldn’t capture it but the colors looked exactly like Mac OS X screensaver of Half dome…

Kids came back from dinner and they were having a blast running around on the lawn.

Can you see the kids?

Lovely to see these kids forming a new friendship. 

Hiding behind the bush?

Our home for the first night: Tenaya Lodge

Shane hit it off with the other boy at the pool. 🙂  A beginning of a new friendship…

After swim, we gathered for cocktail hour  

followed by BBQ dinner with a live concert

Smores!

Shane showing off his dance moves.

fortnight dance off.

We flewed to San Francisco this morning and here we are having a delicious dinner with my cousin’s family.

Thank you for treating us to dinner! It was soooo good to see you guys!

Chloe’s friend’s family invited us over for a playdate at their lake.

Shane caught a frog.

So happy we got to squeeze in one more playdate before we go off to our summer vacation. Thank you for the awesome time!

Aside from the great fellowship with my brothers and sisters in Christ away from our daily chores, the church retreat for me is about slowing down and reflect on my spiritual journey… I’m so grateful for this time with my church family every year.

We are back! 

For their end of the year party, the girls chose kayaking and paddle boarding. 

basketball @ 10pm

We also had Shane’s friend over so he doesn’t feel left out.

Kids played Capture the flag in the yard.

Our neighbor dog came to join the fun.