On The Water

Just wanted to post a few more Bear Lake photos. The kids had so much fun playing in the water and sand.









I love going on the boat and taking pictures of the kids riding.





Even I went out for a ride.

From the Beach

We returned from our trip to Bear Lake one week ago yesterday and I haven't posted any images which some might find amazing. It turns out, I just had TOO many other pictures to get ready for others that I didn't have time to do much with the pictures I took last weekend until now. So, today, and in the next few days to come, I will post a few from our trip. The weekend we spent in Bear Lake wasn't really that warm. Part of each day seemed to have wind, rain, or a mixture of the two.

Today's theme is "The Beach." It was actually quite cold when we first arrived at the beach. So if you see goosebumps, you'll know why. It warmed a bit throughout the day, but if the sun ever went behind a cloud you about wanted to grab a jacket.


Yes--he is eating sand. Please remember from this post that I would prefer not to know all the disgusting things that are found in sand.







Bear Lake probably has the best sandy beaches in Utah for building sand castles and playing in. (I am sure the diehard Lake Powell fans will probably claim it has good beaches, too, but when we were there, they didn't really stand out to me.) Thanks Aaron for living so close to a great lake and great sandy beaches!!

The Non-People Photos Reunion Part 4

You knew it was coming right? I just have to take them. The the color and beauty of flower and nature photos just can't be passed up. I went on a little nature walk with two of my daughters to look for flowers and explore. I had really wanted to participate in this Photowalk event, but couldn't because it conflicted with our reunion. However, I decided that I could instead just have my own photowalk and where better to do it than this beautiful setting. Here are a few that I took on our walk. Hope you enjoy!






Check this out--ordinary leaves covered in pink lichen! They were beautiful. Sorry for the terrible lighting in this--I couldn't get a good angle AND make my own shade.

The Canyon Reunion Part 3

I have posted about The Canyon before on my blog, but get ready for the longest post ever. I have lots of pictures from our reunion time in The Canyon. It is such a beautiful area and my grandparents have worked hard to make it an area where we can all come and enjoy our time together.

Here is the swing. It has 6 swings that can hold a couple of riders each.


Here is the swing in action.


And here are the many willing riders. Once the motor is fired up the kids come running from everywhere.













And the swing operator.


And the spectators--some waiting for a ride and some just there to watch the fun.






I even took a ride and was able to catch these photos








Did I mention there is also a zip line?





And with all the fun came a little work.


If you made it to the end--you are probably related to me and/or attended this reunion. Thanks for the good times.

P.S. Thanks to this post I now know that a blog post can have at least 32 pictures. I wonder how long it will take to load?