Bear Lake Adventure

Last year we had the inaugural McNabb/Long camping trip.  We had so much fun that we decided that we would do it every summer.  Lee and Anna planned last years adventure.  We camped in tents, ate over the camp fire and had a great time.  This year I planned our trip.  We went to Bear Lake and stayed in the "Blue Beach House" and cooked over the stove!  Actually we had a gas grill so alot of our cooking was done on it.  We missed not having Griff and Whit and most of the Longs with us.  Boo and Malerie came, tho.  The first night we walked down the road and had milkshakes.....in fact we did that the first two nights.  We played at the lake with jet ski's and a paddle boat.  Jordan was in heaven with the paddle boat.  He didn't get out of it the whole time and designated himself as "skipper". We tried to hike to Bloomington Lake but hit snow and couldn't get to the lake.  It was so beautiful and green.  We went to Minitonka Cave.  The boys loved it.  Erin was all prepared when they turned out the lights at the end of the Cave and everything is in total darkness.  We had been there before for girls camp.  It was just so fun to hang out and be together without distractions.  Can't wait until next year!

We ate our famous "raspberry" milkshakes in the covered wagon.

Mal and Kalli

Austin took Ryan on a 3 mile run.....he doesn't even look winded.

Kalli in her cute swimming suit and cover up for the beach....

Kira can't wait to get in the water.....safety first....on with the life jacket.

                                                 She's ready and Oh so cute!

This is how they launched the jet ski's into the water.....thought we were back in Mexico.

                          The skipper, Jordan, and his crew......Hailey and Josh.

                            Look out.....here comes the jet ski's.  Austin, Ryan and Malerie.

                            Is Kira having fun or is she scared to death?????

Kinda scary....Josh, Mal, Jordan and WHO??? Close ups are not good at my age!

                                    Caitlin and Ryan are heading out for a ride.

                                        Kira LOVES her Austy.  

It turned a little windy in the afternoon but it was so fun to be at the lake.

                                  Cute, cute sisters.....Marlerie and Hailey.

Erin didn't think the water was cold at all.....she spent most of the time in the lake.

Guess what Jordan wants for his birthday???? Yes, a paddle boat.  Do you think it will fit in the creek?

                                                   Kirstin, Kira and Austin

I think she is going to be a beach baby.....Kalli Joy!

Papa was being a crazy driver up to Bloomington Lake......

A snowball fight on June 28.....only in Idaho!
                                    
This is Josh's favorite place to be...hiking, camping and enjoying the outdoors.


                             
Kira trying to get out of the wind.

Like mother like daughter.....both beautiful!

                                  I love this boy!

Kirstin and Kira posing in the mountains.

A great adventure for two boys.....Jord and Josh loved the cave.

The dark cave was perfect for sleeping.....

Dad had to go home to a meeting so he missed the cave.....we had a wonderful time.

Kira, Malerie, Josh, Boo and Jordan watching "Tangled".

This poppy field was right by our beach house.....it was so pretty.

We had a wonderful time.....can't wait for next year!