Bear Lake

We were sooooo looking forward to our long weekend at Bear Lake. I have such great memories from going up there as a kid with family and friends. It was just as great this time, except for better because I got to watch my kids & hubby enjoy it too. All of the Draper clan had a great time together and we amazingly escaped major injuries and problems.

Some Memories:
* Tippy stealing 1/2 the pork meat off the counter the morning we left before we could share it with the family.
* The smiles from the little ones while playing in the shallow water. The first night Stevie laid down in the water and said "I'm swimming" with a big smile.
* Blank stares from everyone at the end of the 1st day. Very tired and most everyone was a little sunburned. Oops...did I forget to apply sunblock to all of Jake's face?
* Sick Steve. He is convinced that the mud bath the kids gave me made him sick the next day because that dirty water somehow got into his body.
* Taylor loves to drink lake water.
* Entertainer Dave. Despite a broken tail bone the first night...he bounced back and we enjoyed a great clogging rendition from him and Tracie. I think they almost put me into labor I laughed so hard.
* Colin's Somersault. Shy little Colin jumped up in front and everyone and did a trick and then held his legs over his face. So cute.
* Duff's bad luck with the water cop. No joke...between the wave runners and the boat, they were pulled over three times. The first time with a $100+ plus ticket. Must be the flashy new boat.
* The laughs and banter between Steve Staheli and Dave. Nikki & Tracie are probably happy they aren't together all of the time.
* Mom & Natalie getting dumped from the banana. Glad it wasn't me. I missed all the little ones getting dumped, but I'm just glad Jake got back on.
* Carrie fitting 50+ grapes in her mouth at the talent show.
* All of the help we always get from the couples without crazy children yet. Thanks guys.
* Kace and Drake's Raspberry Shake (a dance move).