Summer's Last Hurrah!

I believe I mentioned that I am loving this Indian Summer. Well, to take full advantage of what was left of it, our family took a quick trip up to Bear Lake last weekend. The weather was perfect, the skies were blue, and I was ready to just get away. On the way, we stopped in Brigham City to see the progress of the new Brigham City Temple. Hub and I were just in Brigham City a couple of weeks ago and didn't even notice it. (Seriously, how could we have missed it?) Anyway, it is gorgeous and seemed to be glowing in the late afternoon sunlight. There is just something about the sunlight in the fall isn't there?

We decided to stop in Logan before heading up the canyon to the lake. Everyone was hungry, and I had been wanting to try out the Bluebird Cafe in Logan. It's an historic little restaurant with an old time soda fountain/candy store. I love the charm of old buildings, and this one didn't disappoint. Go there. They have peach flavored gummy penguins at the candy counter.

Bear Lake is beautiful in the summer, but really, I don't think any time of year can rival the slow fall of summer into autumn up there. The leaves in the canyon on the way up were nothing short of spectacular. The evening light added a sheen of gold to everything and made the leaves glow.

The weather had been so nice that the rental shack on the beach was still open. We inquired to see about canoes to paddle out onto the lake, and ended up with a SeaDoo instead. The kids had a blast zipping across the nearly deserted lake, and even the small one got a chance to drive the machine with dad on the back.

After a day at the lake and a Raspberry shake at LaBeaus, ( a Bear Lake must do) we had to take a dip in the outdoor pool. It was the last day it would be open. We kept saying we couldn't believe we were swimming at Bear Lake in October.

All in all, it was a very relaxing weekend, and a great way to bid a fond farewell to summer. Now, I can face the reality that the heat waves are over, and falling temperatures are surely on their way. And come to terms with the fact that I will really have to start wearing shoes again...