Well heat or rain was the ultimate question for the weekend we just spent at Bear Lake. RAIN was the answer given to us "weather" we wanted it or not. We went down to a reunion with my family as my mom was in charge so I think that meant I got to help. But I was glad to do it. We thought for sure in August there would be HEAT people but guess again. Instead of heat and sun we had rain like Seattle in March. But we dealt with it as it came. I was just super glad we had a trailer to stay in but then I felt terrible for those in tents. I felt your pain because that is usually James and I.
Mom did an AMAZING job planning, preparing and executing the reunion this year and she took what came like a champ. Thursday started out with some sunshine but everybody was coming Friday and with that came cold with slight sprinkles. By the time Saturday morning rolled around for breakfast it was rain, cold and a trick to keep things and us dry.
The rain and cold didn't stop us though we found ways to keep our selves busy and somewhat warm. Games, movies (can you believe it), talking, lots of naps and most of the family convinced themselves going into a cave was going to be fun. (I hate caves, tunnels, or anything that might trap you if it falls, crazy I know but its me) I think that everyone had a good time going just not my cup of tea. After their return it was a trick getting dinner ready to feed a hungry crowd but we managed.
Now for our Saturday night slumber try again between bathroom breaks, snoring, bad beds and a 2:30 am wake up call there wasn't much slumber happening in our trailer that night. At 2:30 we were awakened by a horrible alarm that was actually coming from our trailer. Where are the KOA people for that one??? After taking down the smoke detector and taking out the battery we failed miserably at making the noise stop. After much searching high and low in the trailer James started crawling on his knees and found a propane detector. All it took was a simple button being pushed to make it stop and allow our heartbeats to resume. So the remainder of the night we slept with windows open snuggled together to keep warm and letting in as much oxygen as possible.
Sunday morning was welcomed with some sunshine finally and a little warmth coming but a little too late in my opinion. However packing is never fun in the rain and we had a lot to pack so the sunshine was welcomed by all. After packing up my immediate family headed to the beach because the stress was over now it was time for some relaxing at the beach. The sunshine stayed and the heat kinda made an appearance. We had a good time hanging out together, talking and making a sandcastle. Never at age 26 did I think I would sit and dig in the DIRT, but I did and loved it. Some what relaxing and a very good ending to a tiring weekend. Thanks everyone I have a great family to be a part of. Thanks again.
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