P.S. You're Cute: Bear Lake

Yesterday we got back from a much anticipated and needed family vacation to Bear Lake. We left on Friday and came back yesterday (Sunday) and are currently enjoying a nice lazy day off work to recover. We really had such a fun time, even though we were only there two nights. In total there were eight adults and four kids, which sounds like a recipe for disaster, but apart from a couple of kid meltdowns, it all went swimmingly.
When we arrived on Friday we headed straight to the Bear Lake Pizza to indulge in the famous Ephraim Pizza (28 inches). It was super tasty and really quite huge. Not only did we enjoy the pizza but also ran into some of Anna's extended family; Jed and Betsy, and Mark and Nancy (and all of there kids) were also at Bear Lake Pizza, and were also enjoying the Ephraim. They did finish their one though - however they had significantly more help!. After dinner we headed up to the condo and a fun evening, eating, taking and playing games (who wants to play Toilet Bowl).
Saturday was our main day to have fun, so we got up early(ish) and headed down to the beach. We rented a jet ski and had a whole bunch of other toys to play with too. Poppy just loves the water, she would spend all day in it if she could. The water wasn't too cold and the beach was pretty empty, so really a perfect morning. After the beach it was off to La Beau's for some tasty lunch and back to the condo for naps.
While we were at the beach, Jon and Joanne (friends of Greg and Valorie) were heading up to Bear Lake with their boat. They have such a nice boat and were kind enough to drive up for the day and take us out on it. We had to go in two shifts, so we originally stayed back with Tracy and all of the kids while the first group went out. Then when they got back we headed out for turn. I have so confess I was originally not too fussed about going out on the boat, but let me tell you - it was such fun. There was bearly (see what I did there!) anyone else out of the water and it was so picturesque and tranquil, it was glorious! We had all sorts of fun on the boat (see below for pics) - thanks Jon!
Sunday was our day to go home - so we packed up, checked out, and headed out to a really nice quiet part of the lake for one last morning at the beach. The place we found was the nicest yet, the water was crystal clear and a little warmer. Again Poppy had a lot of fun and it was the perfect end to our trip. 10 Minutes after we got in the car to come home she was fast asleep - and I don't think she was the only one!

About to tuck into the 28inch pizza - mmm tasty.

I look somewhat demonic here - but I am about to eat a huge slice of pizza, so who can blame me.

This is all that was left - some of you may be surprised that there was any left at all (this pizza was huge).

Poppy fell asleep in Tracy and Eduardo's little boat - it was quite relaxing. You'll note that I am also relaxing, thus meaning Anna was rowing (rowing is way harder than it looks and I just couldn't figure it out)

We also rented a Jet Ski and had lots of fun - I am not the biggest fan of the jet ski, but Anna had a blast.

Poppy snuggling with Mummy whilst she dries off.

After a morning at the beach we headed to La Beau's for hamburgers and shakes - delicious. Poppy is taking a sneaky peak to see if there is any shake left.

Hanging out of the boat - it was lovely.

We were quite brave - not only did we jump in (the water was - erm - bracing) we also had a turn on the ''Donut of death", also known as a tube. It was, perhaps, the most fun thing I have done in a very long time.

It seriously was so much fun - I was really nervous beforehand but had an absolute blast AND we didn't fall off (although my wrists now hurt from holding on so tightly).

After the tubing it was time for some wake-boarding - Eduardo went first and, as you can see, was a natural.

Then came Anna's turn, not such a natural. I would post some pics of her go, but they are just splashes of water. I didn't have a turn but it did look pretty tricky.