Many Trips to Bear Lake

We have so many trips to Bear Lake that we have lost count. Long, long ago....growing up, my mom, sister and I would trek and spend our summers at the beach, which I absolutely loved. One of the perks of growing up in Southern California. When we lived in Phoenix, we missed the beach so much it wasn't funny. Now we have Bear Lake which is not the same as the beach but let me tell you! It comes pretty close. Depending on how many speed boats, jet skis or the wind will bring waves. Not anything like the ocean but I don't mind. I love the water. AND....who knew that Utah had Seagulls. 

Yes! Seagulls.

 This is the only place we can stop working and just "be".

We barbeque, laugh, sleep, kayak, canoe, float, read.....

 Kirk kicking back!

If anyone needs a break more than me, it is this guy!

He keeps us afloat.

 While these guys are floating.....

 Daphne is taking cover from the sun. We call her Grandma sometimes.

She looks like my little dolly sometimes with her sun hat and white skin.

She is smart to cover up.

 She does go out and kayak. Kaleb always secretly heads out to keep her company. He is cautious if the wind picks up. Sometimes it is really hard getting back to shore if the wind kicks up.

 Last Saturday we had these guys hangiing out right next to us. So we got to watch them ALL day long. I don't think they ever stopped. This guy makes it look so easy too!

We usually bring Nana and Poppa with us too. Dad hangs out under his umbrella reading his latest magazine or book while the rest of us are in and out of the water floating, kayaking, or getting cooled off. One time the Sheriff stopped us in our kayaks way out there to make sure that we had a whistle. It is a rule in Idaho to have a whistle while kayaking so you can call for help. We always wear life jackets so he commented on that too. He gave us each an Idaho Wildlife and Boating t-shirt saying that you "got caught" doing right. They were all little kids sizes so Kaleb was positive that he could fit into the smallest one size Youth medium. He managed all right and then proceeded to act like a life guard on Baywatch. We never laughed so hard. My Dad kept shaking his head and egging him on at the same time. You never know what Kaleb will come up with next. He keeps us laughing.

We gave the shirts to our neighbors grandkids. I think they fit them better.

 It may be September but we aren't ready to pack up the tubes or towels just yet. 

There is always just ....one more time!!!