Our epic Summer 2017 trip. Part 2: Bear Lake for the Rich and Donna Sheen Reunion!

Our next big item on the summer trip list was Bear Lake.  Boy, what a gorgeous drive.  Our family was the first to arrive at the house and were pleasantly surprised by the amazing view and the house itself.  My favorite part was the huge porch on the second level--so fun to sit out there and watch boats on the lake!  The tiny driveway made things interesting, and there wasn't a backyard, but there was plenty, plenty, plenty of room for our big crew, quick access to the lake and town, and all the amenities we needed, including a key to the neighborhood pool.

Some highlights from Bear Lake were:

Being with Sheens!
Visiting on the porch
Golfing for Jason and Wade
R-A-S-P-B-E-R-R-Y milkshakes, oh my!
Sheens, Beans, and Macaroni t-shirts
TALENT SHOW
Driving the boat at Bear Lake--Uncle Brant let Rhiannon take a turn and she was ecstatic!
UTV experience--thanks, Traci and Derrick, for talking us into it!  And thanks for treating us, Grandpa and Grandma!
So. Much. Good. Food.
Sitting on the porch late at night watching a lightning storm come in--a family favorite moment
Horseback riding--again, thanks to the Houston and Denton Sheens' encouragement!
Field Day games
Bear Lake walk by the house
The house at Bear Lake!
Swimming with Amelia, GPA and kids
Card games and squishing the two big tables together


Again, I took v-e-r-y few pictures, but I'm thankful to family members who took some AMAZING ones to document our time together!  Here are a few (of many) favorites: