Camping with the Bennions

The older kids went on a hike to the wind caves or as Weston kept calling them “the windmills.” I carried Logan up in the front carrier while Aaron carried our niece in the hiking backpack. I’m so glad I married a big, strong, and handsome guy! When we got back to camp we cooled off by playing in the river.

Checking out the snake that Uncle Shawn and Uncle Kent caught.

Grandma and Grandpa Bennion got the grandkids water guns for the trip. They had fun chasing each other around but that quickly turned into chasing the nice dry parents around. Here are my cute little “Charlie’s Angels”.

Next to our campsite was a really fun rope swing that sadly only the adults could play on. Michael best described the shock of hitting the water as follows “There are a few things warmer than that water…ice-cubes…snow…” By the time you got out of the water you were numb from the cold.

Yeah we did it and survived the cold!

Logan wearing his cousin Weston’s little league hat.
Disclaimer: The wearer of said hat is in no way affiliated with said baseball team represented on said hat

Question: How do you keep Logan from consuming every single pinecone/needles on the earth? Answer: Contain him in his sleeping quarter that conveniently doubles as an anti-pinecone detention center. Don’t think we are cruel and keep our baby in lock up 24/7. We let him crawl around and get plenty dirty. I just didn’t want to change another needle filled diaper.

Finally last but not least THE SAWDUST PILE! The pile was pretty cleaned out after the kids but we (the women folk) wanted to see if we could find any chocolate. Dawn (I think) found that one and only piece (ugh!). She does have a few more years practice than I do. But I am a quick learn and will soon learn the fine art of effective searching techniques. When I do watch out girls I’m here to fight!

Another great camping trip has come and gone. Let’s do this again next year!

Bear Lake

Wahoo it’s your birthday! Nicole got a new tennis racket for her birthday. She got a private lesson from the tennis “Pro” cousin Taylor. With her shiny new racket and better swing, Nicole just made the high school tennis team! I need to learn proper “cheering” technique for tennis because I am used to yelling at wrestling, soccer, and football. Way to go NICOLE

Mission: Bike the 53.7 miles around Bear Lake. Been there accomplished that!
My cousin Tara wanted to bike around Bear Lake and asked the rest of the family if they wanted to ride with her. Poor Elisa didn’t make it a mile before her bike got a flat. Logan went a good 35 miles in his bike trailer behind Aaron. He really enjoyed it. We let him ride with Uncle Colby, who hurt his ankle playing soccer night before, during the high traffic spots. Colby drove a support vehicle with a trailer to pick up anyone with problems (Elisa).

Oh if you want to know about energy drinks and "yummy" energy bars. Just ask Tifiny or Jake, they can recommend some great ones to you (;

The last bend to the finish

Yeah Daddy we made it!

We even had a cheering squad so help us the last leg of the ride. They made this really cute sign and everything! This is everyone who went around the lake.

Feeding the babies! Morgan was born 10 days before Logan and she is a doll!

Logan has this obession with sand. Okay I think that every kid loves sand but Logan really went to town with attempting to eat it. I'm not sure how much he ate but he had a great time trying.

Word of Caution: Don't take Logan away from his sand. He won't like it

This is the whole Family (minus a few out of town)

My mom and her sisters. My mom had some shirts made for us. They are really cool-ask me to show you mine!

What a snazzy looking group

This is my brother and his "friend" Nice little romantic walk on the beach

Kalob wearing Grandpa's hat

My baby and me

Bear Lake is a little wavy to wakeboard/ski in but it is fun to try

I thought the water look really cool in this picture.

The skipper and the first mate -We will miss you skipper for the next two years!

Playing all day at the beach is exhausting.

Just another day at the beach working on my tan!

Levi is a trooper. He let his two sister bury him and then turn him into a mermaid!

Beach Baby

Fun times

Grandpa and Logan steering us back to shore

Thanks for letting us ride on the boat Grandpa and Grandma! We love coming to Bear Lake with you. Til next year....

Aunts are Awsome

I haven't been home long enough to Blog about JULY so here are some blogs about our time away from home. There will be some more blogs tomorrow about the second half of the month.


Nicole came and visited us for the weekend. We have been trying to get her down here since Logan was born but she is one busy bee. She didn’t have time until now between choir, plays, boys, tennis, soccer, and school. Good old fashion sleepover on the couch YES! We went on a hike to a place called “Stewart Falls”. It was really a pleasant hike and as a bonus we got to play in the water when we got there. I dared Nicole to stand under the falls but she wouldn’t (new tennis clothes-I know lame excuse) go under. We love you Nicole (: Thanks for coming and you need to come again. Schedule me in okay!