A Bear Lake Vacation

Have you ever had one of those vacations were you go and just relax. No major running around all over or stressing out about missing something. For example, Disneyland may be fun but it is stressful; first you have to get there, park, then you have long lines and scheduling show times, again fun, but stressful. This year I had one of those just go and relax vacations.
My awesome cousin, Sarah and her husband Boyd invited my mom, the kids, and I to go to their cabin at Bear Lake. We had so much fun and I seriously owe them, and some how I will repay them for inviting us and giving us a great memory. Bear Lake is located on the border of northern Utah. It is a very large body of turquoise water that is absolutely beautiful. We left on Wednesday July 9th, and it was just over a 3 hour drive. (a threeee hour drive…sorry a flashback to Gilligan’s Island hit me!)
On Thursday we enjoyed a day of just hanging out at the cabin. The girls (Courtney, Brittany and Morgan) played Rock Band on the Wii, the boys (Mason and Zachary) played Halo, and Kyle and little Elijah just hung out. The kids also tried to build a fort with left over wood from the cabin, but ended up with just a large frame. They all had a good time getting to know each other better. I don’t think my mom, Sarah or I actually got out of our PJ’s that day at all.



On Friday we went to the beach and hung out. Boyd took the kids out on the boat and pulled them on the tube. They had a great time. Even Brittany was brave enough to go, after threatening Boyd to not go fast! When the day ended everyone was beat, and my mom and I were burnt crisp! It was so worth it!


Saturday we spent another day at the beach. Kyle had a great time going for rides on the boat, playing in the water and digging in the sand. He was on the go the second we got there, it wasn’t until he went on the tube with Courtney and Alexis that he fell asleep. It was so funny.

That evening we had the world’s largest pizza from Bear Lake Pizza; I swear it could feed a small village, and from what I hear you could have purchased a small village for the same price as that pizza, but Boyd will not deny or confirm this allegation.

Sunday we cleaned up the cabin and packed up. But before we headed out of town we went on fun drive and then a great hike. Our hike ended at Bloomington Lake, a glacier-fed mountain lake surrounded by limestone cliffs, it was breathtaking… or was that from being pregnant and going on a hike? Kyle took time to throw a few rocks, Brittany freaked out at the bugs that were flying around her, and Alexis and Courtney went exploring. It was a great way to end a perfect trip. After cleaning up the last bit at the cabin we were off. We made a stop at Sarah and Boyd house for a quick potty break and to transfer a few items from the boat to the Tahoe. That was when Sarah discovered that her basement had flooded. Not a good way to end a trip (They ended up cleaning all of the carpet, and removing, and replacing the pad.)
For my mom, the kids and I we had a great time. No stress, just time to kick back and relax and enjoy being with each other. It was a great time. My girls have already asked when we are going again and Kyle gets over excited when he sees a boat. So, maybe if I beg we will be invited again next year (hint, hint Sarah), but this time I get to help with more than just breakfast!

Thank you Simkins Family!