Bear Lake in Pictures

We had a wonderful time at Bear Lake last week with my mom, Dave, Jennifer, and Dave's kids. Micheal and Lara made it later in the week after we had already left. This was Devin's one big vacation of the summer-poor man, he is just constantly working and schooling-so he was extra excited. Mom and Dave rented this nice house where we all stayed. It was huge and had all the extras: hot tub, pool table, movie room, foosball table, etc. It was great! The only BUMMER deal of the whole time was when everyone got sick. UGH. We left Thursday and that was the day we really started feeling ill. What is with our trips and illness, right??? Anyway, we were out for the next little while...I am telling you, worst illness I can remember my entire life! I won't go into all the details, but let's just say we were SICK. Devin's parents came to get Hallie last Saturday because both Devin and I were practically dying and she was sick too. They kept her until Tuesday, which was really nice and helpful, though we sure missed our girl. We are finally back on our feet and trying to get our lives back in order now. Anyway. Bear Lake was fantastic. Here are a billion pictures to show our great time. Devin was probably most excited about all the channels on the TV. Here he is within minutes of our arrival. Believe me, ESPN was on every spare moment when we were at the house.

Grandma Lisa bought these swimsuits for Hallie and Sadie. I thought they were hilariously cute. Hello, chubby ballerina??

Practicing in the tube on the safe concrete. Haha. Here is Hallie, Sadie, my mom, and Jett.
The girls were funny, as always. Hallie hated the water and sand at first (I know, surprising) and Sadie loved it. Hallie loved riding the jetski and the tube though and Sadie didn't like that. Hallie almost insisted upon driving the jetski. She is crazy.
These pictures are out of order, but oh well. Here we are at the house having some breakfast. It was nice to have so much room for everyone all in the same place.
Devin riding the kneeboard.
Whoa, my hair. Yeah, its looked like that for about the past two weeks (maybe not the sticking up parts on a good day), but hey, what can I say? We were on vacation and then I have been sick. Maybe I will start doing my hair again soon. Can't make any promises though.
Hallie finally decided that she wanted to go swimming in the water and when she decided it had to be NOW. We were in the middle of the lake after my mom was water skiing, so she graciously stayed in the water so Hals could swim, oh, and cling to her flag for dear life.
Hallie, Sadie, and Jaiden. Jaiden is Jaimie's daughter (Jaimie is Dave's daughter. Got that straight?) Jaiden is right in between Hallie and Sadie, so it was fun for the three of them to play together sometimes.
Grandma out with the girls. Its so nice that the water is so shallow for quite a ways at Bear Lake.
Jennifer getting ready to knee board.

Hallie and Sadie at breakfast one morning. Apparently sharing is a good way to spread viruses. haha, just kidding. Anyone within a mile of each other caught the thing. I was afraid to keep my windows open once we got home so that the neighbors wouldn't get it, it was THAT bad.

Its always fun when both girls scream at once.

Again the hair. Let's not comment.
This floaty toy was a popular item amongst the children and a popular thing to fight over.
Sadie enjoying the water. She was content to sit there and play for hours on end.
Dave and my mom. She is still so love-struck.
Jen and Sadie.


The house was really close to the beach so my mom would often cart the girls down in the bike trailer. This pictures is just cute, you gotta admit!

Thanks mom and Dave for the great trip! Next year we vote no throwing up!