Another Side of Heaven

Every summer my family leaves the green of Oregon to enjoy yet another side of heaven, Bear Lake, Utah. There are so many things to do, and see, at Bear Lake. We stay at my wonderful, aunt Laura's house. The house sits right on the lake; so close, you can fall asleep to the sound of the tide coming in and out.

We've been going to Bear Lake for only six years and the traditions that we enjoy year after year feel decades old. Shakes at La Beau's, famous Bear Lake Pizza, tee time (yes, golf), smores, Phase10, midnight star gazing, the grandma catcher, and Laura's cookies. These are only a few of the little things that have left a big impact on my childhood memory.

There are fish in lakes, right? Yes. I am scared to death of fish. My cousins just love to shout "fish!" as we swim out to the dock. I, on the other hand, jump in fear every time they do it.

There are tons, and I mean tons, of frogs by the lake. No matter how long or how hard I try to catch a pet froggy, I never seem to catch one.

Not one single Fotheringham leaves Bear Lake without pigging out at the famous Bear Lake Pizza place.

Every one in my family knows how much I love strawberries. They don't last very long when I get to them. Because of my mad affair with strawberries, my mom has to get the jumbo pack at Costco so that the rest of the family can have a few. Anyways, my grandma brought strawberries and chocolate to the house one night. Oh boy, did she win my heart that night.

Back home Sarah and I always jump in the car late at night, drive out to the country, and go on what we call "Scary Drives." We get a sick thrill out of it. Becca, Sarah, and I decided to go on a "Scary Swim." Yes, it was creepy.

Bear Lake is a beautiful place to be, especially when your family is with you. I cant wait to get back.

Melly's Eggo is Preggo...

My family and I went to Utah for Christmas this year, and we are sure glad we did. The night we arrived at Melissa and Brett's house, Brett seemed anxious for present time. Eventually we started to open presents. It came down to mom opening a gift from Brett and Melissa. While unwrapping it, she froze and looked up at Melissa. None of us knew why she had stopped opening the present. Knowing my sister and Brett I honestly thought they had given my parents a cruse. Boy was I wrong. Once mom showed everyone a mug that said "Worlds Greatest Grandma!" on it, we all freaked out.

After a long wait, Melissa is finally carrying a beautiful baby in her belly. I am extremely excited for this new and first edition to Melissa and Brett's family. I think I might be looking forward mostly for the time that I get to start spoiling him/her. My friend has two new baby sisters, so I find myself over there holding the babies all the time. I know Brett and Melissa will be amazing parents.

(and no we're not drinking wine in the video)

I'm Back!!!

(Sorry I didn't post faster. My Internet was down for a while.)
As most of you know I went on a cruise to the Mexican Riviera this spring break. It is hard to tell my whole experience in the words of a blog, but if I had to use one sentence it would be.... An unforgettable trip of a life time. My favorite part was being with my sister Melissa and my brother in-law Brett. It's funny when you think about it, I went on a once in a life time trip and my favorite part was being with Melissa and Brett who I can see once a year.

You probably don't want to read this and I want to stop typing, so here are the pictures, ENJOY! (Pictures are in order from time taken, oh and I am too tired to photoshop them, so deal with it!)

We are waiting in a line to get our ship keys. Right here Brett is telling us all about the fun activities being held on the ship.

Me and my AWESOME bro in law Brett.

Sarah only wishes she had this car.......but nope, it's all mine.Melissa and Brett duel it out in a game of dominoes.

WOW!!! That looks fun, but no I never went swimming on the ship.

On one of the dress up nights Melissa curled my hair and did my makeup. Sorry for the bad picture, I accidentally deleted the good one.

Sarah in her new blue dress.

I was tired of having my hair down so I put it up when dinner was over. I know I told some of you I wore a dress, but I sadly didn't get a picture.

Chocolate night on the Norwegian.

Right here they caught seven baby dolphins and covered them in chocolate, and paid them to hold still for the night....NOT...you believed me, I know it.

Cool-E-O!Sweetness

Me right after I bought that red jacket...$10

Sarah was so scared.

Melissa wasn't as scared as I thought she would be. I ran when the guy tried to put it on me.Time for the zip-line.Sarah had fun.Melly went so fast.The Fantastic Four!!!!I went on the dock of the ship by myself to watch the beautiful sunset. It was my first time watching the sun disappear.

Shopping was crazy.Melly and BrettAfter lunch in Mazatlan.My two favorite people to hang with.Me and my Dad.Sarah and Dad.The Mexican guy sang to Melly, surprisingly he was really good.

Margarita.

Don't worry no alcohol.Which one is real????Church El Centro, MazatlanThe photographer is never in any pictures, but I still love it.

It was a very safe ride.Lots to buyThe sites were remarkableIt was scary looking over the edge.The stairs were uneven going up, I might have fallen a couple of times just a couple.

Big ship

Boat rideTime to go up....

...it was very relaxing and you could confess to anything because no one can hear you from 300 feet in the air.

Ether the boat is really little or Melissa turned into a giant.

Peace.Love.SistersSnorkeling, the fish were amazing"Jump Sarah Jump!"

The muscles in the family right there.Yucky and scary

Some guy threw it at Sarah and told her to pay him for the lizard thing, it was weird.

He would be frozen and then scare people passing.

After dinner at the Aqua resturant.
I never noticed how much taller Melissa is than me.

the food was good....and endless.there were all kinds of birds i had never seen before.

Universal CityCaliforniaThe Grinch setToo Fast Too Furious"Here comes Chucky!!!" that house was so scary, I think I was dead but I was still screaming(and laughing.)Matt Damon with two cuties.We got wet on this ridethe sets were crazy awesome. I believe it was used for War of the Worlds, and the Fray used it for their music video too.

For all you Psyco fans out there.Meeeeee!!!

Last night in Puerto VallartaThe trip to Mexico was an unforgettable experiance. I loved being with Melissa and Brett, who I never get to see. The next trip is to Hawaii, oh ya!!

The smallest airport I have ever been to, no joke!