Bear Lake

My dad's family, the Stiremans, do a big camping trip near Bear Lake every single summer.  I think it's been going on for around 25 years.  I remember going as a kid, but as I became a teenager, I was of course way too cool for camping with family.  Then, I became so busy as an adult and things always seemed to get in the way of my going.  I vowed to go this year, and although we didn't stay long, we went, and had a great time.  I don't know the exact location name, but it's a few miles from the Tony Grove area.  I forgot how stunning this area, and Bear Lake really are!  Bear lake is so full this year, that it's nearly up to the roadside on most parts of the shore.  There is hardly any beach exposed this year due to all the water.  Because of this, it was pretty crowded on the North Beach sand.  However, the water was warm (well, for a lake in Utah,) sparkling and a beautiful green/blue.  Isaac got to spend some quality time with Nana and Pa in the sand and water, and play with some of my younger cousins (yep, I am 32 and have cousins who are still in elementary school.  That's what happens when your dad has 13 siblings.  They were very cute with Isaac and couldn't stop gushing about his cute-ness.  I agree, of course :-)
I didn't take too many pictures, but there were a few:

Nana, Isaac and my aunt Joan at Bear Lake

Hammock Time!

Um, why did I add this, you ask? My mom and I drove together to Bear Lake.  When I got to their house, I found this. Dad, have you SEEN the SNL spoof on this?  HAAAAAAAhaha.  Although, secretly I want one if it really does give you firm and fabulous arms and shoulders.  Parents - let me know!