Bear Lake with the Gardners

Brandon's Sister was in town for a few weeks

so we all went to Bear Lake. Alli and her

3 girls might not make it back her next

year because of Jason's medical school

situation. But my girls always love when their

cousins our in town.

Paige playing in the wet sand.

She wanted Brandon to take her on a 4 wheeler ride.

She loves it! When they came back Paige was

turned around leaning against Brandon's chest

and Brandon had blood on his shirt. I thought

"oh no" how bad?

Paige has to be the toughest of our girls. She

did not even cry. Are other girls would have cried

even if it didn't hurt. I'm sure the cut was

stitch worthy but we were not sure

how the medical treatment would have been

in Garden city. Prepared Grandma Gardner

with her first aid kit got her all bandaged up.

We just hope it does not scar.

Brandon felt so bad. The water covered a huge dip

and when they went over it Paige smacked her

head on the front of the 4 wheeler.

Good thing the new helmets Grandma bought

were at the cabin and not on the beach when

we needed them!

That did not stop Paige from wanting rides.

Riley, Savannah and Paige collecting sea shells.

Riley's favorite thing to do at Bear Lake.

My least favorite. I can still hear the sea shells

lost in side the car seat. No more shells in the car!

Sierra loves the boat! All thought it never fails

that after 5 minutes she is a sleep in my arms

with a towel over her head. She is very

particular how she wants things done!

The girls laughing their head off at Grandpa's

"bumping crazy boat driving."

Bear Lake weather is so unpredictable. It can go from

calm water and sunny skies to lightening and 5 ft waves.

Of course Brandon won't let that opportunity go to waist.

He, Spencer and Jeff borrowed some boards

from Aunt Deb and surfed the waves. It was fun watching

until Paige started having a fit. I thought is was because she

was tired. But actually she had stuck a sea shell up her

nose and could not get it out. Honestly, I thought the

rock she got stuck up her nose a few months before

would have taught her a lesson not to put things up there,

but I guess not. Good thing we had some tweezers!

Of course the girls had to do their traditional

Patriotic march with Grandma and the American

flags. Grandma is so good to play with the girls.

This is always one of their favorite moments.

The girls look so cute in their helmets. I'm glad they

don't mind wearing them.

Husking the corn for dinner. Such good helpers.

Or could it be that they just love corn on the cob!

Riley loves to either frown or cheese it in pictures.

She must be having a good time!

Cousin Savannah and Riley.

These two always have fun together.

Sierra got to cold in the lake water because she

is so dang little. So she plays mostly in the

dirty, warm puddles on the beach.

Riley freezing but still having fun!

Me, Brandon, Olivia and Alli

Paige cuddling with Grandma to get warm.

Grandpa bought some new youth skis and hoped

that 1 of his 7 grandchildren would try them.

They were all being chickens and did not want too.

Until Grandpa offered 10 bucks if they'd try.

This was after I offered her 2 dollars and uncle Jeff

offered her 50 cents. Man we are cheap!

Paige was still not sure since she does not know

the value of money quite yet. I told her that with 10 dollars

she could buy all the candy in the store. After that she was

stoked and gave it a try.

She loves candy!

You could tell she was scarred but tried to put

on a happy face. She did not quite stand up all

the way but rather sat on the skis while we

pulled her. She did so good for being only 3.

Good job Paige!

She cried, "mommy" while going over the wake.

What a brave little girl.

Uncle Spencer dived in to her rescue.

She says she does not want to ski again.

But I'm sure she well soon enough.

Grandpa says someone else has to offer the

bribe next time.

Waiting for dinner!

There are too many girls in this family. Poor

cousin Josh!

Paige and her well earned 10 dolalrs!

Big squeezes to Grandpa!

Grandpa and Grandma and their 4 children.

What a good looking family!

"Crazy drives"

Sierra, Paige, and Maddie.