Bear Lake

This was the second time we have gone to Bear Lake with Mal's family. We all loved it so much a few years ago, so we knew we would have to go again. I were able to go while were in out in Utah this summer. This was the last of my 5 weeks vacation in Utah. 

We all stayed in a cabin that Mal's parents rented. We were sad that Dawson wasn't able to make it, but we will definitely be going again. The trip seemed to go by very fast.

 The day we got there, we just relaxed and enjoyed the cabin.

 Josh was very excited because he found these chaps and spurs in the bedroom we slept in. They were actually part of the decor. He of course couldn't resist and had to put on his whole cowboy outfit that he had put together while we were in Utah.

 Who knew Josh could actually look like a cowboy!

 Payton thought it was pretty cool to see dad all dressed up. He just makes me laugh. Of course as Josh's wife I just roll my eyes and laugh at him. 

He never stops surprising me with his interests!

 Danny and Jacie roughly a week after being married!

 Our gorgeous view from the cabin!

 On Sunday some MAJOR wind and some rain came rolling in for about an hour or so. Thats typical in Utah. A few of us were just sitting out on the deck when we started feeling some rain drops and the wind started to pick up. Then it seemed like the wind just took over. Josh and Jared took advantage of the strong wind and would lean on the railing then let go and then the wind would hold them up for a short time. 

 The wind was totally intense!!! We could see all the boats out on the water trying to get into the doc. The craziest part was seeing the iron patio furniture go flying across the deck. It all happened so fast. Stef was standing taking a video of Jared and Josh and then her leg got smacked by one of the big patio chairs. It was crazy that the wind had so much force. I had never experienced such strong winds.

 The chair that came flying across the deck.

Monday we took advantage of the beautiful weather and headed to the lake.

 We got all our things set up and played lots. The girls mostly played in the sand!

 The girls enjoyed their little boat. It was pretty cute to see them sitting in it. Scarlett went out first in it!

 Sofia then went out next!

 While the girls played in their boat and in the sand us adults took turns out on the jet ski! Last time we had rented a jet ski so of course we had to again. Stef and Brother Josh went together because Stef wanted Josh to go super fast. They surprisingly were able to switch positions while out and she ended up driving some also. 

 Next up was Sofia! She and Stef went for a short ride.

 Mother daughter fun! 

 Super Cute! Sofia's favorite was pulling the cord that connected the key to the jet ski and to the life jacket. That got old real fast for Stef.

 After A LOT of convincing we were able to get Payton on the jet ski with Josh. Payton was adamant that he didn't want to go on the jet ski. Even once he was on he wanted to NOT go fast.

 Slowly Josh picked up the speed and Payton ended up loving the jet ski!

Payton even held onto the handles and steered the jet ski. I am glad we are eventually able to force him to try something new. He always ends up loving it of course!

Mal's Studs!

 Sofia and Scarlett passed out!

 Payton thinking he is so cool and big! He does look very cute!

Of course we had to have a picture of Scarlett having her turn on the jet ski also. She and Mal went out togehter. Scarlett could careless one way or the other. She had fun though and sat still.

Grandma and Grandpa bought a fun kite that Payton and Josh flew for a little while. 

Over all our whole trip at Bear Lake was too short, went by fast, and was a lot of fun. It would have been better if everyone could have been there the whole time, but this was a crazy summer full of lots of different things. Getting all that time off was not do-able for everyone. We understand. To me this just means the next time we will plan for a longer amount of time and we will not have 2 other major things going on within that same month. Can't wait to go again!

Robertson Family Pictures

Family pictures are always fun!!!

Original Robertson's

Tom, Annette, Christy, Michael, Ryan, Kevin, Jana, Josh, Joel, Tracy, Brady, Shannon, Sean, Kelsey

 All the adults minus Rob and Tara.

 Men

Michael, Joel, Ben, Ryan, John, Brady, Kevin, Sean, Josh, Tom (dad) (missing Rob)

Woman

Kelsey, Tracy, Annette (mom), Liz, Shannon, Mal, Christy, Jana (missing Tara)

Cousins!

Bryce, Camden, Benji, Kylee, Jadyn, Olivia, Madalyn, Cali, Carter, Taylee, Brinlee, Gabriella, Packer, Marlee, Shaelyn, Rose, Scarlett, Payton (missing Braden)

 Brother and Sister Love!

Our Family!

ALMOST EVERYONE!!! (missing Rob, Braden, and Tara)

A day at the Park with YORB Nation

As a family we went and spent a whole day at Seven Peaks. I didn't take any pictures to document that day, but we had a fun time and everyone enjoying the water slides. 

The last day together we took some family pictures, made a huge slip-n-slide at the park, played soccer and ultimate frisbee, went Yorbing, and had a BBQ with extended family.

After we did some family pictures we got out the huge slip-n-slide. Everyone had to show off and try different tricks.

We formed a line so everyone could take turns going down

We had someone standing at the top hosing people down and holding the hose to keep the water flowing down the slip-n-slide.

Josh and Scarlett taking their turn!

We think she liked it, but were not sure!

Things always turn into a competition...it started with just people going one at a time, then it become seeing who could go the farthest, then they started racing down two at a time, and then they decided to just form a really long line and have everyone just go down continuously. 

Josh and Brady racing down with I believe Ryan coming up right behind them.

Josh and Scarlett. This time Josh let her go and tried sending her down  part of the way by herself.

Payton didn't even change into his swimsuit. He just hung out on the side and played with rocks. He also took a pee break! 

The next few pictures are of everyone going down in a line! It worked pretty good and was fun to watch.

Once we were all done slip-n-slidding we headed over to another park where we met up with extended family for a BBQ, sports, and yorbing.

Cousins just playing with the rocks while some of the adults play frisbee, and soccer.

Frisbee fun!

Scarlett just wondering around. It was quite warm and we were all very hot!

Payton, Carter, and Marlee getting hydrated!

Scarlett of course wanted a juice!

Soccer fun!

Ben, Packer, Cali and Payton

Josh and Payton

Mal didn't play in the sport games. She hung out with the parents, grandparents, and little kids. It was just way too hot!

Scarlett and Carter played with cousin Rose for a little while.

Just chilling!!!

Before it got to dark we had to go YORBING! Post people probably don't know what this is. It's where you get strapped into this GIANT inflatable ball with a partner and they give you a push and the ball goes rolling down the hill while you and a partner are strapped inside!

Justing getting the ball blown up takes a good 15 minutes!

Uncle Joel is the one that owns 2 of these Yorb balls. He only brought one out! The kids helped him while the ball got inflated. Joel and Brady are the Yorbing pros. They do a great job explain everything to you.  You can look it up on facebook and 'like' it if you want. It's under Yorb Nation! If you live in Utah and you ever want to try this just contact my brother-in-laws Joel and Brady Robertson.

We all just chilled and waiting for the Yorb to be filled so we could start the fun!

Grandpa Johnson didn't Yorb, but he was willing to pose for a picture of him touching the Yorb.

For anyone that knows Mal at all knows that she HATES getting dizzy! Ever since she went through all those vertigo issues a year ago she has become very nervous and afraid of getting dizzy. The idea of getting strapped to a giant ball and having someone push her down the hill scared her so bad.

 But...

 she knew she couldn't let fear rule her life and stop her from doing something this amazing. Mal made sure that she was the first person to go because she knew if she watched anyone that she would chicken out. She and Aunt Carol (who had also never done this before) were the first two up. You have to leap yourself into this little hole of an opening and then you and your partner get strapped to the side of the ball across from each other. Mal was very nervous. It was very warm inside the Yorb and she had to keep telling herself that she would be fine and to just taking deep breaths. She did not want to cause herself to panic. Honestly...it would only last a minute and the dizziness would go away. It really wasn't a big deal!

At the bottom of this giant hill we had family members down there to help stop the ball once you were done rolling and to help you get unstrapped.

A before picture of Mal's back inside the ball before they give it a little push and they go rolling down the hill.

When you are flying down the hill you can feel yourself bounce as it goes. Once you get to the flat part and you are rolling thats when you feel it the most because you are slowing down so you feel yourself at the top of the ball, then you quickly fall down, then you roll back up, then quickly fall down. It seemed like Carol and Mal rolled forever. Once they finally stopped the ball for us Mal got herself quickly unstrapped and came tumbling out of the Yorb.

Next came Aunt Carol tumbling out of the Yorb.

Mal had a few things to say about her Yorbing experience. "I definitely screamed the whole way down.  It was definitely worth doing and I am glad I did. At the time I would have told you I would never do that again, but a month and a half later I would say I may be willing to go again. I did feel dizzy, but I survived. I am really glad I didn't let my own fear stop me.' 

Josh of course had his turn. He and his brother Michael went together. It was their first time also experiencing Yorbing.

Josh would tell you he loved it and it was a lot of fun. Michael was a little unsure about the way it made him feel, but he had a fun time.

We would both say over all our week with the family was a BLAST! We love being with our families and are so blessed to be so close with everyone. We look forward to the next time we all get to be together again. It better be sooner rather than later!