I was traveling during last month’s 5 on 5 posting date, so you get a double dose this time with a jumble of my favorites from June and July. We took a month long road trip so the photos are abundant and full of our adventures. As I slowly sift thru them all and edit I love getting to relive our trip all over again.

Don’t forget to stop by the other 5on5er blogs while you are out here today.  After mine, swing to Adriana’s and see what her summer has been up to.

camping in the redwoods is pure magic. I took these images while inside a circle of trees behind our camp site.
Hanging out with grandpa in Truckee, California. Pulling pranks by squirting him with cold water to help him cool off.  All the cousins + Grandma and Grandpa. Classic and perfect. I can’t believe how big this crew is getting. We sure do miss seeing these guys on the regular! The CLAAAAWWWW. so much hope, so much disappointment.  Racing from the waves at Carmel by the Bay. Also, getting to FINALLY meet the amazing Jess and her crew. We had so much fun with them.

Roasting apples at Big Basin. These were amazing. Roasted and warm then rolled in cinnamon and sugar. Like an apple pie on a stick!

My nephew. Could he be any more adorable? 

Tree climbing in the redwoods.The handoff of the sacred banana slug. If you don’t jump on the hotel beds, you didn’t really stay there. and finally, it isn’t a trip to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk without a stop in the booth.