Bear Lake Reunion

The next leg of our journey took us to Bear Lake in northern Utah where we met my family for a few days of fun. Upon arriving at the beach house, Gavin and Arwen had their outlines traced by Grammy and received hand-crafted wooden boats from Grandpa just like the ones Bert and I used to float in the irrigation ditches at our grandparents’ house decades ago.

Soon we were off to the “Caribbean of the Rockies” where we cooled our toes and watched Gavin and Arwen exult over their new watercraft with cousins Rachel and Grant. Later we visited one of the many homes of the famous Bear Lake raspberry shakes, where we downed our burgers, fries, and shakes at a long table inside a covered wagon (can’t believe I didn’t get a picture!). Next we journeyed to the thriving metropolis of Randolph, Utah, population 483, where my great-great grandmother made her home in the late 1800s. Visiting the cabin where she lived, we marveled that a family of seven could survive five winters together in such a tiny space.

In between our out-and-about times we enjoyed just hanging out together. It was fun watching the grandchildren gather around Grammy for a story. Our traditional talent show featured Grant’s “Singing in the Rain” fancy feet, Raffi performances by Amy and kids, Bonnie's masterful rap renditions, and a jack-playing flashback from Grammy’s growing-up years (along with some ukulele tunes from me, of course).

Our final adventure was a day at the lake spent alternately out on the boat, hanging out at the shore, watching the kids float their boats, and jet skiing. Gavin was a master at the helm and I took my first jet ski excursion. What a blast!

Next up – 100 Pink Cupcakes (feeling intrigued?)