Bear Lake

Trent and I decided that instead of spending a little time with both families this year we would have one large family vacation.  Bear Lake is right in between Idaho and Utah which made it a great choice.  We had a great time playing on the water and beach, cave exploring, eating great food, playing games in the wee hours of the morning, bike rides with my nephew, campfires, and good company.  We are grateful that our families get along!

We spent two days on the water and beach.  I love tubing and could spend an entire day doing it.  Trent was not sure about the tube after a few harrowing incidents on the hot dog.  The hot dog started as a good idea.  My dad thought it would be fun to add a little bounce to the ride and you can see what came of that.

We moved on to the tube which was much easier to control plus there was a lot more speed. 

Trent's brothers Troy and Dakota. Isn't Dakota's facial expressions just hilarious?  He goes from scared to elated.

Justin and Troy

Cousins Dee and Kate with Troy

My dad joined in the fun.

Kami and Mandy

Two of my favorite people.  Looking so happy and confident right before the tube submarined.

We also had a lot of fun on the beach with the kids.  I especially loved the mud war Trent and I got into with them. My niece Carlee cracks me up.  She has such an imagination.  One time during the trip she was playing on a tube and she told me it was her house.  Carlee: "Knock on my door."  Me:  "Knock, knock."  Carlee: "  Come in.  Do you like my house?"  Then she reaches back behind her and says "Do you like my weapons."  Then she pretends to pull out something and asks "Do you like my knife?" Then she said "Do you like my shovel."  At that time, I decided that I needed to run for my life.  Where does she get this stuff?

Eric was an all-star driver.  Thanks for the boating fun!

Cute Collin