Happiest Place On Earth [Unofficially Official]

My dad's family has been going to the same place every summer for 50 years. The thought of it makes me overly giddy, even more giddy than Disneyland makes me.

The wonderful land of Bear Lake [sigh]. 

There will be at least 44 attending from my family. Now, multiply that by 5 and that's approximately how many people go up with us. You see, my grandpa has 4 lifetime buddies that bring their whole families with them as well. As a child I only got to go every couple of years because mi familia lived in CA, which is a lame excuse not to go to this land of wonder. 

It's amazing how fast 212 days go by. 

This is what I'm excited for:

• The first view of Bear Lake when you come over the hill
• The blue water
• Finding the perfect place for the tent
• Waking up at 7:15 with a smile on my face, going for a run in the cool lake air
• Wearing a swimsuit during breakfast
• Getting my hair braided (yes it is possible) and getting my cracks sunscreened...
• Swimming out to the bouys in "diapers" and giving it a good luck kiss
• Mud fights
• The most amazing sand castles
• BOATING and everything associated with it
• Tan lines
• Fancy toe nails
• Food. Obviously. Camping food is the best food.
• The Bear Lake Monster story told by my grandpa and an actual visit from the monster.
• Sailing? Yes'm.
• Games in the pavilion when it gets dark: Pit and Peanut, probably.
• Pickleville Playhouse: Juanito Bandito. I don't think I have EVER laughed so hard.
• Shakes on the last day as we head out.

The list could go on and on and on and on...... It truly is the best place on earth. I love it dearly. My cousins and I are planning on having a "Rich Cousin Club." We are going to get a house on the shore of BL where we have all the cool toys. Talk about perfection.

I've been prepping for the physical/mental demand of such a trip. Running, lifting heavy things, swimming, wearing a life vest even just around the apartment, the occasional boat trip, and meditation. I am not going to be sore after my first time behind the boat. It's not going to happen. I will not let it happen.

I might wet myself from the excitement I am feeling.

This has been my computers desktop picture for the past couple of months. It brings joy to my heart.