Things I learned this weekend

1. Yosemite is beautiful.

2. If your car is sliding, turn into the slide to regain control.

3. Brownies cooked at a high altitude really do come out differently.

4. Brownies baked in a messed-up slanted pan will come out 3/4 brownie and 1/4 thin layer of brownie crust.

5. Snow is fun to crunch in.

6. Children like to roll around in snow and dirt.
6a. Snow is more fun with children around to throw snowballs at.
6b. Snow is more fun when you watch children slide down a hill for the 40th time, still giggling and laughing.

7. Disney Speed Uno is a crazy crazy game best played by adults late at night.

8. Dominos have a way of disappearing but can be coaxed back into their metal tin by helpful children.

9. Sometimes people snore.

10. Snow football is fun but doesn't necessarily involve quick running.

11. It is very difficult to tackle Wayne. It is best left to James to do.

12. 5 lbs of ground beef is a lot of meat.

13. I'm eh at ping pong.

14. It is possible to both have sun and snow at the same time.

15. Ankle socks plus hike equal blisters.


Did I mention that Yosemite is really fun??