House Update

A True Foodie

A true foodie, just like his mother, Griffin enjoys tasting things for the first time. Generally, there's quite a mess involved, but it at least makes for entertaining meal times.

Griffin's impersonation of "Anchorman" Ron Burgundy: "Milk was a bad choice!" Or, in this case, yogurt smoothies were a bad choice. Thank goodness for bibs and bathtubs.

This smile really lets you know that Griffin enjoyed his first taste of Nutella. He tried to pick up the melted goo with his hands and laughed when it oozed on the floor.

When dining with Griffin, make sure you keep the conversation moving, or he'll let you know he's bored. Here, he simply couldn't wait a moment longer to nap, even though his Wharf burger was on it's way.

Cuties

Peek-a-boo!

Is it just me, or is this kid up to no good? "Shh don't tell Mommy I'm sneaking to the driveway."

"I'm cute and I know it. I use this knowledge to my advantage often."

Jack having fun in his favorite chair. Or, perhaps Daddy was tickling him so he'd smile for the camera.

Future deep thinker.

New Life Jackets

One Okoboji rule is all kiddos must wear a life jacket on the dock and boat. Jack's fully embraced this, but Griffin was not fond of his jacket, so we boated over for a new "cool" one that didn't tarnish his reputation. He didn't like it at first, but when he realized not wearing it meant staying off the boat, he quickly changed his tune. It always helps if big brother Jack does something first, since Griff copies everything he does.

Jack took the wheel for a minute. (Perhaps we were parked and not actually moving.)

Griffin loved his first boat ride of 2010. He liked to watch from the back.

Griffin (left) and Cole (right) show that lifejacket thongs really can be cool.

And...More Disney

Jack used his 3D glasses in Woody's Shooting Gallery to practice shooting moving targets.

Jack even tried the water slide at our hotel. He was a pool rat for most of the trip, which could have something to do with the fact that it was 90 degrees.

Jack posed in San Francisco while visiting a movie set in Hollywood Studios.


We traveled all the way to Disney World, but Jack's favorite game during our vacation was playing "coffee." I blame Sally for this one...

Disney, Part Deux

At Hollywood Studios, Jack met up with Lighting McQueen (or Lighting, the Queen, according to Jack) and his buddy Mater. The testosterone was flowing.











Do you like my hat?

Jack got to meet Buzz Lightyear at Disney World after riding his inter-galactic ride shooting lazers at the evil emporer Zurg.

We dined in the "ice cave" at T-Rex Cafe. There were meteor showers every 20 minutes and the dinosaurs around us roared through dinner.

The welcoming committee at T-Rex Cafe in Downtown Disney.

Jack's Visit to Disney World

Seasoned traveler that he is, Jack helped us check in at the airport and then settled in with his ESPN Kids magazine on the flight. He spent a good hour memorizing and questioning the airplane safety sheet.




































Jack was thrilled to see the big castle in person, finally. But he was disappointed when we approached and he realized that it was "closed." For the rest of our visit he kept asking when Disney would be open. Poor guy thought the castle was Disney and the surrounding park was just a fun coincident. He reported back to Bryan at the hotel that the rides were fun but "Disney was closed." Flashbacks to "National Lampoon's Vacation" anyone?

Jack's first ride of choice was Aladdin's magic carpet ride. He was looking for the genie but was no where to be found. We did locate a spitting camel, though.


After a LLLOOOOONNNG (but air conditioned) wait, we met Mickey and Minnie. Does anyone else notice that I am apparently a giant in Disney World? It's like I'm Willie Wonka and the rest of these yahoos are the oompa-loompas. I was impressed that Minnie stood her ground and kept her yellow heels on despite Mickey's "Tom Cruise" stature. You go, girl!