Okoboji 2010

On the last weekend of the summer, we celebrated! Some Des Moines friends and ourselves all made the trip to Okoboji. Our friend Carli's parents have a place there and generously host a group of us each summer. Thank you John and Deb! We had a great time boating, eating and drinking, and being with friends. Matt got to ski and hasn't lost his touch, even though he only does it about once a year now! Claire especially had fun with Grandma, Grandpa, and Aunt Lori on Friday night (they just happened to be in Boji the same weekend). She missed having ice cream with Grandpa, and she's already asked for a 'rain check.' She also liked playing with Annabelle and Aiden - they shared some quality retro Fisher Price toys at the lake house. She did however, miss her friend Anna - sleeping for four hours while boating and again the next day for a couple?!? C'mon Anna, Claire was practically alone with all the adults! ;) Claire also swam at Gull Point on Saturday! It must have worn her out too (that or she was finally taking cues from Anna), because she fell asleep on my shoulder on the way to Barefoot Bar and slept almost the whole hour+ that we were there. That never happens anymore (but I was glad she got some sleep)! Overall it was a very relaxing weekend and a much needed long weekend - our only vacation all summer! We're already thinking about the annual Okoboji weekend of 2011!!

Pictures for your viewing pleasure...

Claire is walking Deb around the house on Saturday morning. The 'guys' went golfing and the 'girls' and kids hung out at the house. Take note of the fog outside.

Disclaimer: If you visit us and are foolish enough to give Clarie both your hands, you will be stooping over to walk with her for a looooong time. ;)

Out cold at Barefoot. Best of both worlds - sleeping baby against your shoulder and laughing with friends over 'go down in history' happenings.

Claire and Anna - Anna really has the rocking horse down. You should see her lips when she's rocking - so cute!

Dinner on Saturday night - table shots are a tradition in my family that I like to share with everyone!

(l to r) Carli & Spencer, Ben & Amber with Aiden, Laura & Jeff, Brian & Jen

View 2

(l to r) Brian & Jen, Bryan Becker, John & Deb, Carli