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...."