Christmas Eve
We usually spend a chunk of time at Dave’s parents’ house on Christmas Eve. We love getting a chance to spend with the cousins in the midst of all the…
little things
Here’s a partial list of some “little things” that have been going on around here leading up to Christmas: My Dad came for a visit. The kids were in Heaven…
little things
There are so many little things that make life rich and rewarding and they are sometimes the toughest things to capture. I’m going to start trying to do regular “little…
camps and secrets
I’m so grateful for a family who raised me to believe in doing hard things and who still wrap their arms around me when I need them. And it makes…
reunion aftermath
After the big reunion at Bear Lake each year we linger as long as we can. Friends come and go. We have late-night talks in the hot tub under the…
the reunion {and how we do it}
Although we all linger at Bear Lake as long as we can each year, the actual reunion itself is only three-and-a-half days. Each year one couple is in charge of…
Bear Lake entertainment
One thing I adore about Bear Lake (among the hundreds) is that entertainment comes pretty darn naturally. I mean, kids can be on the beach watching how water affects the…