Bear Lake Trip

This was our second camping trip with the Vernon's to Bear Lake. We actually camp at Beaver Mountain and then drive down for a day. We had a lot of fun with them and the day was perfect. Braxton loved the water. I didn't think he would go for it since it was so cold, but he proved me wrong.
My favorite thing about this day was watching Braxton try to imitate James in making a sand castle. James would fill up a bucket with sand, pack it down, and then turn it over so it made a little sand castle. Braxton would put a few shovelfuls in the bucket and turn it over expecting it to come out the same.

Lunch on the beach

Hangin' with Dad

Bloomington Lake Hike

Braxton was not a happy camper for this little excursion. He burnt his hand on our trailer right before we left. We hiked up to the lake and watched some people on the rope swing for a while and then headed back. The Vernon's hiked around to the other side of the lake and found a log to climb on. They brought their new dog Lucy on this trip and we had a lot of fun with her.

The Vernon Clan

On our way out

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

This summer we took the opportunity to see all the airplanes we could. We went to the Logan Airport for their annual open house. Braxton got to climb on some of the airplanes/helicopters so he can see more of what dad gets to do. We were able to see some friends that we don't really see any other time of the year that fly in to help or those who just show up for the airshow. And...lunch on Leading Edge made it even better. They did a great job putting the open house together. Thanks!

Braxton standing on the runway at Logan Airport.

Braxton and Jacqui standing on one of the planes.

We also went to Hill Air Force base for the airshow. The crowds were amazing. We had only been there about 30 minutes and Braxton asked if we could go back to the car. He's not a huge crowd lover and was basically done the minute we got there. We drove to Ogden with my parents and Aunt 'Ashee' then took the front runner to Clearfield. From there, they had a bus we could ride up to the base. It worked out great and Braxton got to ride on a train too.

Our first experience on Frontrunner. We thought it was pretty fun...and convenient too.

Things were crazy loud. Braxton wasn't too sure about all the noise. And we kept telling him when the planes flew over to cover his ears. I think he just kept his ears covered most of the time. We walked through this plane, which I think was a G5, and then we set Braxton up on on one of the engines. This plane was HUGE. We didn't make it to the finale with the Firebirds...everyone was too tired to wait it out.