Flaming Gorge

We had so much fun last weekend at our Sweeney Family camp out. We took the boat and went to Flaming Gorge. It was a perfect campsite and great views. We did have a scary event. We got off the lake one night when the wind was kind of blowing. As we were eating dinner it picked up and Bryce went to check on the boat that we had tied to the dock so we could go out later. Well, the waves kept getting bigger to the point it took 3 of us pushing on the boat to keep it from crashing into the dock. We wanted to get it off the lake, but didn't want anyone getting hurt helping us. As Bryce, Gregg, and Brad were using all their strength to hold it back, I ran to get the Tahoe. All of a sudden the dock came loose and was pushed, along with the boat, and all the guys, against the shore. It went from being perpendicular to the shore to parallel. When I got back with the car, Tiff and my Dad were there, as well as about 6 men from the Youth Conference in the next campground were there to help. It was crazy. We couldn't decide what to do. We decided it was too dangerous to get on the trailer so we tried to beach it. It was terrible, the waves were crashing over our heads as we stood in 1 foot deep water! We had a bunch of ropes to try and anchor it. We went back and forth a few times deciding what to do, but as the waves continued to go without letting up, we decided to get it off the lake. With all of us working and many ropes we were able to guide it onto the trailer and got it off the lake. It was amazing, there were only a few scratches on the bottom, and the broken speedometer got snapped off. Bryce and Gregg had only minor injuries, but the circumstances were such that it could have been a lot worse. I know prayers are answered! Anyway, the next day was amazing and we had a great rest of the trip! The only downside was the fishing was terrible, but the boys had fun with Grandpa anyway!

These two melt my heart!

Wow!

The water was pretty chilly, but the kids wanted to play the first night!

The kids LOVED the water weenie!
Cute Grandkids with Grandma and Grandpa!

Parents and all the girls but Summer!

This picture cracks me up! Look at my face! I am disgusted she would get in my way!
But this shot shows mine and Tiff's relationship! We are cracking up! We have a blast together! We are the pros at laughing so hard we cry! Without fail!

It is a beautiful place!