We were so lucky to spend a week in Okoboji with the entire Jones family, Grandpa, Grandma, and the Bjork 5. We were not blessed with warm weather, but we were blessed with love and family. And that is what it really is about really. If life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
We started out by spending a few days on the Aurelia farm helping Grandpa get his calves ready. Then it was up to Okoboji. Noah was so great on the ride north from Aurelia (about 1 hour) and when we got there I realized why, he ate a piece of a lift the flap book. He had blue pieces all stuck in his 5 teeth. Oh well.
Sunday we celebrated father's day, with Bart's dad, and of course Bart. I couldn't help but miss my dad so much. I want him on father's day too, again, make lemonade. At least I have a great father in law and father to our boys. Breathe it in...
Tuesday we celebrated Bruce's birthday.
Addy and Gabe really enjoyed the pool this year, Gabe is a little fish!
Noah loved the water as well. He just sat back and relaxed, he seemed to be making mental notes for next year.
The big "cousins" got tattoos. That is what Gabe wanted every morning. "I want my cousins!!"
We spent a day at the indoor waterpark, Boji Bay, due to the weather being so cool. The kids were obsessed with playing pirates, and when we got to the waterpark, there was a HUGE kiddos pirate ship. They were in heaven, and the water was like a bath!!
Noah loved the zero entry pool and this little whale he could ride on.
Gabe braved the lilly pad crossing with Daddy to help.
Noah tried on some sunglasses. What a cutie.
One day of beach fun.
Gabe and his beloved cousins, Ela and Addyson.
Noah went for a boat ride.
Gabe drove the boat. He was so excited to do this. He was so polite and waited his turn with Grandpa patiently. After we got off the boat and back to the cabin he said, "I was disappointed, I wanted to drive the boat all by myself, but Grandpa had to do the levers, I just could steer." Oh Gabe, you don't miss anything.
Riding the rollercoaster with Ela at Arnold's Park.
The 3 cousins drive the boats.
Daddy takes both boys on the carousel.
Noah worked on perfecting his mohawk.
A quick snuggle with Daddy.
Gabe did the jumping thing, he jumped high.
Noah loves to slide!! He wants to go more and more and more.
5 Jones grandchildren enjoyed tons of fun. Thanks Grandpa and Grandma!!
