July 21-July 24
Pioneer Day Celebration as always, signals a family celebration at Bear Lake with my mother-in-law's relatives. On Saturday, after my big teacher test and house duties, Nate and I drove up to Bear Lake to kick off the celebration. We were in charge of dinner, so I made my dad's chili with a few additives/modifications of my own.
Everyone seemed to enjoy it. Especially the kids. After which, everyone went to one of the condo's swimming pools to enjoy the hot tubs. When we came back, Em, Rob and Nate played dominion while everyone else relaxed.
Sunday was the big Bitner dinner after church and Barbara and Larry showed up. The food was really good. I made a grape salad which everyone seemed to enjoy.
Grandma and Grandpa Warburton!
After some Sunday relaxing after dinner, it was time for the traditional game of.... Pigs & Ducks!
So every year, they have a game where candy is scattered all over the grassy area. Each team has a captain and you are either a pig or a duck.
Only the captains can touch the candy. If you're a pig, you oink and if you're a duck, you quack to call your captain over to pick up the candy that you found. Nate was once a pig or a duck back in the day.
Once the candy was evenly dispersed amongst the kidders, the Warburtons played a game of Bocce ball. I didn't get any points, but it was still fun
While we (the adults) played, Rob voluntarily became the child playground. Lol
He kept them pretty preoccupied
As strange as this picture may seem, it's cool cause Larry (blue) and Brittney (green) had somehow lined up their balls in a row to the goal ball.
Me in action!
Monday morning was the start of the all-day adventure at the beach.
Jonathan playing in the sand with his mom's hat
We rented two paddle boards. They're huge!
Scott got buried in the sand as a shark... and then Shaely wanted a turn as a mermaid.
Seth and Smash rocking it out there
Nate and I went out later. I totally dominated!
Some relatives let us use their jet skiis. Nate accidentally threw us off by taking a really deep turn and then later I threw Nate off in a sharp turn. He pulled me along with him and we flew pretty far. Upon arriving to shore, I made an executive decision...I want one!!!
Seth and Britt
When we got back to shore, Jenetta was fast asleep on Grandma
Definitely got some sun!
Afterward, we kind of lounged around and then Seth and Brittney made some delicious baked potatoes. We also went to the other pool in the condo and used their extremely hot, hot tub and pool. Nate had fun throwing Scott into the pool. He kept coming back for more, that little dare devil.
Tuesday (the 24th), was a another day at the beach, but not as long. The water was cooler and it was a bit windy, but...the Bitner family had rented out the water trampoline for awhile. It was SOO-- awesome! You got thrown off balance a lot with the water beneath you as well as sibling-in-laws trying to throw you off the contraption. Lol. So much fun!
Nate, Em, Sara, Smash and I all swam to the buoy and then swam for shore. It was exhausting, but I'm glad I did it. The rest of the day consisted of relaxing. I read a big chunk of my book, Loves Music, Loves to Dance and Nate took a big nap. We watched some tv, lounged around and then it was time for balloon towel tossing.
Uncle Bruce did the tossing with help from two of the older nephews
They kept the really younger children occupied with a bubble machine. I thought it was genius!
Shaely caught one!
Most of the older kids and adults sat around and chatted. We went to the pools again. Everyone did flips off the diving board. Around 4:30, Barbara and Larry took everyone to La Beau's for their classic shakes. I got banana cream and Nate got Snickers.
We got back for Em's dinner and played a few games including Dominion for Nate and Qwirkle for the sisters. As the night wound down, we played a round of Imaginiff with the whole family before the kidders had to go to bed. Nate and I headed back to Logan soon after. What a great weekend!!! I really love going to Bear Lake with Nate's side of the family. There are always adventures to be had.
(I stole some photos from Emily's blog)
So every year, they have a game where candy is scattered all over the grassy area. Each team has a captain and you are either a pig or a duck.
Monday morning was the start of the all-day adventure at the beach.
Some relatives let us use their jet skiis. Nate accidentally threw us off by taking a really deep turn and then later I threw Nate off in a sharp turn. He pulled me along with him and we flew pretty far. Upon arriving to shore, I made an executive decision...I want one!!!
Afterward, we kind of lounged around and then Seth and Brittney made some delicious baked potatoes. We also went to the other pool in the condo and used their extremely hot, hot tub and pool. Nate had fun throwing Scott into the pool. He kept coming back for more, that little dare devil.
Tuesday (the 24th), was a another day at the beach, but not as long. The water was cooler and it was a bit windy, but...the Bitner family had rented out the water trampoline for awhile. It was SOO-- awesome! You got thrown off balance a lot with the water beneath you as well as sibling-in-laws trying to throw you off the contraption. Lol. So much fun!
Nate, Em, Sara, Smash and I all swam to the buoy and then swam for shore. It was exhausting, but I'm glad I did it. The rest of the day consisted of relaxing. I read a big chunk of my book, Loves Music, Loves to Dance and Nate took a big nap. We watched some tv, lounged around and then it was time for balloon towel tossing.
(I stole some photos from Emily's blog)
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