Iowa 2012

We went to Iowa last weekend to visit family. Jackson did good on the flight. He was tired but wouldn't fall asleep so he was a bit antsy. Luckily the flight is only about an hour and a half.

He loved looking out the windows watching the planes

Playing on the airplane before we took off

         When we got there we stopped to have lunch and then stopped to see Grandma Helen.

Jackson had lots of fun playing in the condo with his Grandpa and Mimi and the dogs.

We took the boat out on Friday and cruised the Mississippi River. We stopped at a little spot called the sandpit. We swam and grilled out some bratworsts for lunch. It was lots of fun!

 

Sorry for the noise - it was pretty windy out

 

 Maggie and Molly went swimming too but just needed a little coaxing to get in!

The following day we went over to John and Heather's for a bbq. It was nice spending time with everyone. Emily, Anthony, Henry and Sophie were there as well as Jim, Julie and of course Grandma Helen.

Listening to Anthony play his bass and feeling the vibrations from it with his hands

Jackson was giving kisses to Grandpa through the window

After brunch on our last day

Mmmm.... Jackson's first taste of Whitey's ice cream. He loved my moose tracks but wasn't so crazy about the black cherry.

Last minute snuggles and tickles with Grandpa and Mimi! 

We had a great time and it was so wonderful to see everyone! We'll be back next year!