Martha's Vineyard has nothing on Iowa

You may hear people say, "We're summering in the Hamptons. Where are you going?" We would respond, "Iowa, of course!" We always have a fantastic time in Iowa when we come home every July. This year was no exception. Here is Rafe with lots of his cousins and other relatives from Grandma Mary's side. Will cracks me up in this photo -- I guess he didn't want to have his picture taken.


Here are Rafe and Grandpa Jerry just moments after Grandpa helped Rafe learn how to swim! For proof look at the photo below, and you can see Rafe kicking away in the water. Way to go, Rafe!



More swimming with cousin Lindsay and Uncle Gable.


And of course summer in Iowa would not be complete without a trip to Whitey's for ice cream. The store is even within walking distance of Grandpa and Grandma's house.