Bear Lake with Brandon's family

I am telling you, if you can't get to the ocean...get to Bear Lake! That place is so magical. We love it and we were lucky enough to go back this year. Blue, clean water. Wonderful sand, and shallow water for the kiddos to play in. And hey, no riptides or sharks! Tanner is our little water skier! He popped right up and didn't want to stop! He totally made my day. He absolutely loved it so much he cried on the way home that it was over. Megan and Zach partially got up but only for a couple of seconds. They are still very young so there is lots of time! They loved riding in the tube behind the boat, which Zach lovingly named, "Grandma Rapids" because Grandma was driving the boat. It was really sweet. Brandon also did a little slalom skiing and wakeboarding. I believe it was his first time on the wakeboard. Other than the fact that I was sick on the last day and hung out at the cabin with Gavin, it was a great time for all. Grandma treated everyone to eating out at Maddox restaurant in Perry-near Brigham City. The food is great and the kids were great too. :)

Park City with Jen's family

 

We took a short trip to Park City and had a great time. The little boy cousins all wore their matching BYU outfits from my Mom(thanks Mom). We watched the skiers practice their jumps into the pool at Utah Olympic Park. We really enjoyed the Alpine Slide and Alpine Coaster at Park City Mountain Resort. The Alpine Coaster is well worth the ride! Wow! What a fun trip down the mountain! That is a fun activity for all ages. The kids enjoyed the pool at the condo. We shopped a bit at the outlet mall. I could be there all day without children, but that's for another trip! One the way home we stopped at Jordanelle Reservoir for a little fun on the beach and in the water. Gavin had such a great time as did all the kids. We will be going to Bear Lake very soon. And then after that, Mom(that is me!) is taking a special trip by herself...details to follow next week!