Let the traditions continue through another generation!! I remember growing up being a regular of Okoboji. When my Grandparents bought their place in 96' it became a ritual to hit the lake at least once a summer. The older I got the less I traveled up their because I was too busy with my friends back home!! What was I THINKING?!?! Now its John's turn to enjoy the benefits of having a place in Okoboji! We had to many firsts this weekend. I swear my baby turned into a toddler in a matter of a few short hours. So on to the pictures..there are a lot!
So into making funny faces right now
nose crinkle
I can't describe the feeling that my heart gets when I see my Grandpa with John. It is unbelievable the bond that these two have already
LOVE LOVE LOVE this picture of GG and John
new sunglasses GG got him
Who knew that boxes were so entertaining!
Loves playing with his Aunt Lupe
All smiles
The sunset gave amazing light! He was staring at the lake in this picture
Mom why are you always taking my picture?
My favorite toes in the world
Laughing with Great Uncle Dennis. I swear John knows who the important men are in my life and just connects with them. Its amazing to see how much John just loves being around Uncle Dennis, I think Dennis may feel the same :)
First ride at Arnold's Park
He loved it!
Grandma Great was able to go on his first ride. Although I am not sure either one of them will remember this moment, it will be engraved in my heart for the rest of my life
Along with this moment, John's first boat ride!
Grandpa looks so happy!
He didn't even mind his life jacket
Getting swim lessons from Brocoli
he loved the water so much
Playing with the toys at the pool
Playing inside the condo!
Listening to Grandpa Great and Dons conversation about the "old days"
reading books
Tired baby and tired Mommy
John was such a trooper for the 3.5 hr ride up there and back! Thanks so much sweet boy!
Grandpa and Grandma Great bought John a high chair for the lake
O you wanted me to sleep?
Probably later
The view from the Condo
Good Morning Mama!
Finally asleep :)
Loving our Popsicle after the pool
Swimming fun!!
Playing in the pool
Again with the pictures?!
He took naps on our boat rides
Of course loved swinging
how cute is he?!
watching the lake
first of many pictures of us by the lake
Boat Ride!
Grandma Great made this quilt for the lake..somehow it made it back home :)
how lucky John is to have such young Great Grandparents who get to experience him growing up
Its amazing the help I received from everyone up there!
Thanks so much to my Grandparents (Grandpa and Grandma Great to John) for having a place we can go and visit! Because of you two and your hard work we are able to carry these traditions down from generation to generation. Hopefully one day John will understand what this place means to me :)
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