Okoboji Vacation

Vacation Season has started! We went up and stayed with Grandma Ruth and Grandpa Dennis in Okoboji. This was Harper's first vacation and we were all very excited to get away for a few days. The first day we met Ruth, Dennis, and Aunt Em in Humboldt. We hung out for a few hours before traveling over to Okoboji. Ruth and Dennis recently acquired a beautiful 3 bedroom condo on East Okoboji. We spent the afternoon and evening sitting on the deck enjoying the view, cocktails, finger foods and good conversation.

The next day, we rented a 22' boat to cruise around on the lakes. It was a great way to see all of the lakes and the gorgeous waterfront homes. Harper was bundled up in safety gear - which was quite a lot for someone so small! Although she was bundled up and likely warm, she didn't complain and enjoyed spending the day on the lake. We stopped for lunch at the Barefoot Bar before jumping back on the water. Later, Grandma Ruth and Grandpa Dennis took Harper back to the condo to cool down while Ross, Em and I went boating & floating some more. We all got a lot of sun and it was a perfect way to spend the day. That evening we had a true Iowa meal back at the condo - steak and sweet corn! Wow, what a treat!

On our final full day in Okaboji, we ran to the Central Emporium Shops and to look at some boats. (It's sure fun to dream about owning one!) After lunch we split up - Ruthanne and Dennis ran to more shops and Harper, Ross, Em and I went to the waterpark at the resort. The condo is attached to Boji Splash Indoor Waterpark. Although Harper is a bit young to run around the waterpark right now, we wanted to check it out. We spent a little while splashing in the water and going around the lazy river. Ross even took her down one of the kiddie slides! That evening we had a relaxed dinner at Roccos, which overlooks the water. Afterwards we went down to Arnolds Park to walk around. There was a band playing at the band shell which was a neat addition to the beautiful sunset.

Overall it was a fabulous vacation. It was great to spend time with family and do some relaxing. The only downside was that Harper began teething at the beginning on the trip - and when Harper is uncomfortable, she will let you know! Even with her mouth hurting, she was a trooper and I would say that our first family vacation was a success!