We were able to spend the weekend having a fabulous mini family vacation at Bear Lake. Several months ago Jeremy got ants in his pants about getting a time share. I couldn't have ridiculed him worse for it, but luckily he didn't listen and found some great deals from a couple of people looking to sell. Our family is definitely the type who has to be "forced" to go on vacation. We have spent years coming up with excuses, so I know this will solve the problem. In my opinion, there are few things money is better spent on than a family vacation. The memories and time together are priceless.

We're planning a Disneyland trip in the next few months, so we just wanted to go somewhere close, but where we would still feel like we were "getting away." With Bear Lake being under two hours away, and having an indoor pool, it was the perfect spot for us. The kids had the best time. They are so funny. When we walked into the "hotel" (It was a three bedroom suite with a little kitchen) the little kids ran all over, exclaiming at everything from the "wall bed" to the light in the refrigerator. Very easily amused, my kids. We spent the weekend swimming, watching movies, eating junk food, and playing games. We spent a total of eight hours at the indoor pool. By the time we left, everyone had itchy rashes all over their body.

I don't know if it was intentional, but Jeremy made this the most relaxing time I have had since I can remember. He cleaned up after every single meal and was constantly straightening up all our things. I honestly didn't lift a finger. It was heavenly.

It started snowing the day before we left for home, and didn't let up. We drove through the canyon at 20 miles per hour, and still couldn't prevent sliding all over the place. I have never been more terrified in my life. When we were safely home, I asked the kids if they had been scared. They said no, and that they had been too engrossed in the movie they were watching to even notice us sliding all over the place. Thank goodness for the blissful ignorance of children!

The one downside to vacations, and I know I'm not alone in this, but I'm pretty sure I'm the worst: WHY DO I THINK VACATION CALORIES DON'T COUNT??!! Holy cow! Who eats an ENTIRE box of Crunch 'n Munch, BY THEMSELVES?! Not to mention that every meal I brought was a total grease pit.

On that note, I am so grateful for these precious times I get to spend with my wonderful family. I love you all so much!

Jeremy made us stand in the freezing cold in our damp swimsuits so he could get a family picture.

Zack has a mean cannonball.

Pigging.