{our trip to bear lake}

We just got back tonight from Bear Lake. We had such a great time!!!! I didnt want to come home. :) {I couldnt narrow it down to a few pics... so you get my top 14}



We left on Wednesday and took our time driving up. We got into Garden City about 3-ish and decided to go explore and see what was around us. I snapped a few of Aly on the side of the road, and Aly insisted on taking my picture. She is my little budding photographer!







We played at the beach and of course snapped some pictures. We met up with our friend, Mark (he acutally spotted us on the side of the road snapping pictures. I look up and the next thing I knew- I see this white SUV whip around with red and blue lights on... Perhaps I ought to start paying attention.) Mark took us to this incredibly yummy pizza place and we had a great time chatting. (Thanks Mark! Next time you are in SL, you'd better come on over!) :)



Thursday we played at the beach. The girls loved playing in the water- and we were the only people on the beach. It was wonderful. We also drove around the lake and went up into Idaho. We stopped at this little tabernacle that was built by the pioneers. The stone was cut and hauled to the tabernacle site over the frozen lake. It was a beautiful building. (Sometimes I wonder if I would be as dedicated as the pioneers.)











Our drive that probably should have taken 30 minutes turned into... well a lot longer. I saw all these really awesome old barns and houses. Poor Daniel- he was always anticipating me yelling STOP!!!! But I must say... I fell in *love* with this house! Its my dream house... only a bit more fixed up. Did I mention that I just love it? Really love it.




Thursday night, our friends Matt, Kim and Carter came up. We had a great time Friday- just hanging out at the beach all day long. (and eating raspberry shakes) We really didnt want to go home. The girls loved playing in the water- and Carter even dove in with his clothes on- right before we were going to leave. So... that just made it so that we had to stay just a bit longer. Just to get the wiggles out!



This was the view outside the place we stayed.


And of course one last photo... I found this bus near the Randolph/Woodruff area. Just had to pull over. It would be perfect for a photoshoot. I told Daniel its time to move and get some land to spread out on. And perhaps have weird random things like a bus or grain silo (or old barn) all over the place. Hmmm... I can dream right?!