4th of july and then some

We spent the 4th of July up in Mammoth this year with my parents and brother. We saw a parade, hiked, went mountain bike riding, rode the gondola to the top of mammoth, and fished. It was quite a lovely week.

parade.

spins with uncle jared.

serious bedhead.

top of mammoth.

after the bike ride. well deserved.

hanging in the village dressed like a clown.

a new favorite activity.

McLeod Lake.

the water was freezing but stella and olive didn't seem to mind.

this pup used to be a serious hiker. not so much anymore.

jumping off everything as usual.

kitchen helper.

homemade tamales.

i'm not sure what my dad is doing but it makes me laugh. riding up the gondola.

i assure you she was very happy about it. i'm pretty sure she would been happy riding it up and down all day.

before my knee and hip got really ugly.