Happy 60th Birthday Mom

Today, my sweet mom turned 60 years old!

We celebrated over the weekend by going to dinner and to see "The Scarlet Pimpernel". I have seen this show a couple of times in New York - and forgot how hilarious it was!

Such a fun night, but we missed Sharielle and Lee.

(The shoe picture is because Shaundee had to document my "fun" shoes for the night)



Then on Sunday we had dinner with all of the grandkids...and gave Mom her present...



Ta - Da.....a picture book of her life. I finally did it (thanks Sherine for the vote of confidence), and did a book on Blurb.com. It turned out beautifully. But, definitely took a lot of time! (Hence the reason I didn't blog for over a month). It was so fun - and I think I will do it again!

My Mom loved it (you always know if she likes a present by how many tears are shed. Many, many were shed for this present. So, SUCESS).

I love you Mom! Happy 60th! I hope I (I mean Shaundee and Sharielle) get to make you another book for your 90th Birthday!

Reasons We Love Bear Lake

We love Bear Lake. My kids love it, my husband has wonderful childhood memories there, and I adore the peaceful, beautiful, crystal blue waters! There is so much to love about Bear Lake....hear are a few things we love best:




1. Mowing the lawn/weeds that haven't been touched for an entire year!



2. Making an awesome 4-wheeler maze from that extremely long grass/weeds.




3. Taking a family bike ride to get lunch. 7 miles roundtrip....and even Braden and Halle made it without complaining. So much fun!



4. The reward for our long bike ride....Bear Lake Raspberry Shakes at La Beau's!



5. The refreshingly chilly waters of the lake, crystal blue color, and beautiful scenery!



6. Digging endlessly in the sand



7. Hiking to the breathtaking Bloomington Ponds (I love my husband...hiking with three kids in tow!)



8. Being brave enough to go off the rope swing into the freezing cold water. (notice the snow in the background...and it was a long drop!)



9. Eating delicious food at the cookout



10. Seeing the best play this side of the Rocky Mountains



11. Cleaning the theater afterwards



12. Roasting hot dogs and marshmellows until 1 am



13. Getting up early the next morning for a round of golf



14. Learning to ride a motorcycle for the first time



15. Playing in the treehouse Dad made



16. Loving every minute we get to spend together at this heavenly place