Road trip update

Bear Lake was so much fun. Monday we just set up camp and had a relaxing evening, letting the kids all play together. Tuesday was a great day at the beach and on the boat. Warren learned to waveboard behind John's boat and we watched Riley and Carson having lots of fun on the towed tube. On Wednesday it was very windy and it took us a long time to decide to go to the beach anyway. It was hot at the camp ground and the beach was much cooler, although we had to deal with blowing sand. The kids (Melanie's, Angie's and those of John's brother and neighbor just had so much fun playing in the water and swimming/wading all day. Inspite of liberal doses of sunblock, Angie's little redheads got pretty fried. On Thursday we got the thrill of watching Riley knee board. She is so brave. It was a great day at the beach and a fun evening going to Bear Lake Pizza with about 28 people in our group!
This morning, Aug. 1, Warren and I packed up our gear and drove to Henry's Lake camp ground, just outside West Yellowstone. Sadly there is a forest fire that started today just over the mountain from where we are. The wind is blowing to the west so we don't smell the smoke, even though we certainly see it. We are cautioned to keep all food and food containers inside, as there are bears in the area! Tomorrow we plan to go to Yellowstone Park. More about that later! Our best to you all!