Okoboji!

Just when you think you have squeezed as much fun as possible out of a summer, an Okoboji weekend pops up on the calendar. This was, by far, one of our most anticipated weekends. 

Mag and Jeff got a new boat and we had heard all about it, how awesome and current and cool it was, we couldn’t wait to get to Okoboji to check it out for ourselves. Mag and I were able to get away on Friday morning to get the kids on the water at the Oliver cabin before the rest of the crew showed up. They had so much fun swimming and jet skiing and playing on the water trampoline. 

We made our way to check in at the hotel around 4 and then grabbed an easy dinner before the kids went to Arnold’s Park for rides and more fun. They were on their own and Dave, Mag, and I sat on a patio soaking in the evening scenes. Before I knew it, Anna was calling to report Sully vomiting on the ride, oh no! They were trying to catch the ride attendant’s attention but he had earbuds in, so Sully had to let it go then and there. It didn’t stop them, they came back for some clean shorts and were back to the park for more fun. We finished the night in the hotel room where we played games and watched fireworks before Mag and family went back. 

Saturday was perfect, 98 degrees and hot. The only place to be was on the water. Lucky for us, that was all we had on our calendar. We swam, tubed (everyone in tubing attendance was tossed off, even Mag and I, wtf) , attempted wake surfing, stopped for snacks, and finally made our way back to the Olivers for night swimming. At one point, Sully said to Maggie, I think Okoboji is Heaven on Earth. We all had so much fun and are thankful for the day spent with the Olivers. 

Preparing for a 100 degree day. 

Cousin crew. 

Full day of fun. 

Sunset cruise.