Idaho

We spent the last week in Sandpoint, Idaho visiting family and it was the most wonderful trip! We have spent many a night on the mountain during the winter, but this was my first summer visit. (The resort, Dover Bay, sits at the base of the mountain and is about 25 minutes from the top). We were so busy that I hardly took any photos of our actuall activities, but I did get some of the resort, so here is a little tour of Dover Bay on Lake Pend Oreille. (Warning: This is the longest post in the history of blogging.)

This picture doesn't really do the lake justice. It is huge! The second largest lake west of the Mississippi.

There are a variety of homes on the lake. You will find grand estates, condos, beach bungalows, and cottages (which is what B's parents have). It is a new community, so there are a ton of available lots for sale.

Jan and Lar's house on the right. They actually sit on a very narrow part of the lake, almost like a river, so that is how I am able to be across the water and photographing the house.

This is the house across from Jan and Lar. It is one of my favorite homes. The architectural detail is beautiful.  Apparently the outside doesn't even do the inside justice. Jan and Lar said there are five living rooms (it is huge).  That sounds about right for a vacation home, right? :)

The marina.

There is a small store and restaurant/bar, which surprisingly has really good food and Bethany's Skinny Girl Margarita. Holla! We had dinner there and I had avocado fries. Amazing.

One of my favorite parts of the resort are the walking/bike paths. The developer did a fabulous job on the layout and details. All these photos were from a bike ride on one path that winds all around the community.

Along the ride we stopped to check out this old restored barn that is used for weddings.

And here is where Juliet spent most of her vacay with her new BFF, Lucy.

J sitting in one of Jan and Lar's kayaks.

Playing with the boys.

Practicing some fishing moves with her brand new pink fishing pole from grandpa.

 Lounging at the pool. J didn't stay too long with us, but I didn't want to ever leave!

One day we headed up to Schweitzer to take a peak at the mountain without any snow. Here we are looking down on the Lake.

They have tennis courts in the village!  I was really curious as to whether the court (minus the fence) is there under the snow or if they lay it for the summer. They also have pony rides where the intertube park is and all sorts of kid activities. Kind of bazaar, but fun.

Initially we were so sad to lose our ski in/ski out house, but after spending a few summer days on the lake, we couldn't be happier. Dover Bay has so much to offer and it is very quiet and safe, so I imagine it will be a place our family will continue to love year after year.

Marathon blogging has now come to a close!