Beer and Doughnuts = The Perfect Breakfast

We travelled to Madison for the Iowa vs. Wisconsin football game and met up with the Gulyas and Martins. The Hawkeyes pulled out the victory over the Badgers, and Dad pulled out the victory over the Wisconsin Malt Beverage Companies....(so he's been told).

GO HAWKS!!!

The month of September starts a very important time of the year for the Smith Family: IOWA FOOTBALL. This year as always, Mike has to work the football games, but Jenn is able to go to a few of the games with Grandpa Smith and other friends. Maddox was able to experience his first game ever, and he did outstanding. He even made it through the whole game....Let's cheer on the Hawkeyes!!!!


Maddox cheering for the Hawks with Grandpa Smith.


Maddox in the stands of Kinnick with Mom..


Saying Hi to Dad before going into the game.

Chillin at the Chapman's tailgate!!

Enjoying our Day OFF!!

Once in a LONG while, both Mom and Dad have a day off together. We spent the day just being with Maddox and taking him to the Children's Museum.

It is amazing watching Maddox get involved with all of the play equipment and playing pretend. You can just see the wheels turning in his head.....

Iowa State Fair 2009

The Fam headed west to Des Moines over the weekend to go to the Iowa State Fair. This was a first for both Mom and Maddox, and Dad hadn't been to the fair in probably 20 years. As always, the day of the fair was extremely hot and muggy and the smell of the hog barn (along with the funnel cakes) was filling the air. Overall it was a good day and everyone including Grandma and Grandpa Smith enjoyed themselves.

"How did that Butterfly get over there?"

"I'm off to pick me some vegetables"

"Mom, how do people ride these nasty things?"

"What U Lookin At?"

"Not the SHIRT!!"

Thanks Grandpa for buying me a Harley before my Dad got one...

Do I see my Future?

Happy Camper...

We ventured out and went on our first camping trip with the Gulya's in Rome, Wisconsin. We were very surprised that Maddox did well being outside for 14+ hours a day, but what kid wouldn't? He did not sleep too well the first night (even though we were in an air conditioned camper), but he got over it and slept good the second night.

We even were able to get Maddox on a boat for the first time. He really doesn't like the wind blowing in his face, but other than that he enjoyed himself....and so did the dog.

All suited up and ready to go for a boat ride....

"I'm on a boat...."