Summer Vacation - Bear Lake
After Idaho we headed to Bear Lake for some fun filled days with my family. It started off with lots of fun hellos and excitement...and some trips down memory lane. We had a huge box of pictures from Grandma's house and I found this gem. My handsome dad.
We also were excited to get out our quilt squares. I had this crazy idea to make a family reunion quilt and, despite the fact that there weren't many experienced sewers in the bunch, everyone did such a great job! It turned out great and I know its something I am going to cherish! What a great family I have!
The next day we woke up bright and early to a yummy breakfast and then it was off to a beautiful Bear Lake beach. This place was like heaven! And we were with the best people....it was such a fun week.
Aunt Jana had brought a family reunion friend for the kids to take their pictures with doing certain activities. My kids LOVED it! Here Kate is buried in the sand with her friend.
and Sawyer
Standing on their heads
In a human pyramid
Uncle Devin got in on the action
On a boat
Playing Bocce
Hugging a cousin
We stayed at a beautiful lodge with tons of room for everyone to spread out. We enjoyed a night of s'mores by the fire
The next day Jana had even more fun activities with water balloons and squirt guns to play fun games like squirt Uncle Karl
Kate could NOT get enough of the tube. Seriously, she could have spent all day on it. And she rubbed her knuckles raw, just like I did on the tube as a kid!
Clara loved the boat but hated the lifejacket
But eventually decided to just take a nap
Sawyer liked the tube....a little. But he enjoyed most of his time on the boat
Clara looking cute for family picture night
Which also corresponds with walk to get raspberry shakes night. Yum!
On the boardwalk to the beach
Sandcastle building to earn a treat
Face planted in the sand but still smiling
Sawyer's favorite job on the boat
Until he got to drive with Uncle Karl. He took the job very seriously.
Kate in heaven
Our best attempt at a cousin picture
And then it was over! We had the best time with family. It was a beautiful cabin and we had so much yummy food! It was so well organized and everyone pitched in to help. It was great to see Grandma Townsend and to enjoy everyone's company. I didn't get any pictures, but we also had a great night of fun games thanks to Aunt Karen! And of course a fun volleyball tournament. Thank you to everyone for the fun!
After we headed out we headed to Jen's house for a night of rest before our drive to Tucson. The kids had some fun in with water in the backyard before we ate pizza
Then we got some yummy and messy sno cones
And then we went to sleep. Clara slept with me on an air mattress and she is the most rollie pollie girl in the world! I was half awake all night long making sure she wasn't rolling off the bed. Finally she rolled onto the fireplace (the very same one where Sawyer got his amazing set of stitches) and she was content to spend the rest of the night there.
And then we were off to Tucson!
