Happy Halloween!!

Maddox had his first Halloween experience and he was a complete hit. We travelled to Grandma and Grandpa Smiths house and went Trick or Treating in Nevada. The City of Nevada closes off the downtown area and the kids trick and treat at all of the local businesses. It is a safe experience and the kids were out in droves (the most people I have seen in Nevada at one time). Maddox was not allowed to eat any of the candy that was handed out, but Mom and Dad sampled some for him. The town also had a costume contest, but we determined it was a complete waste of time. There was no actually judging, only 2 guys sitting at a table "remembering" their favorites. What kind of contest is that?? We were really looking forward to the $25 Nevada bucks. Anyway we got a free picture out of the deal.

Our little Monkey...

Jenn's office had Trick or Treat night on the 30th and Maddox stole the show. He had by far the cutest outfit, but unfortunately there were no door prizes....

Not a 20 something anymore

Maddox and his Dad want to wish Mommy a Happy 30th birthday.......doesn't that sound old??



Maddox had a blast helping Mom open up her gifts.

What a Big Week!!!

This week Maddox did not hit us with one surprise, but with 2. He has figured out how to move both his arms and legs in sync and the floor, and is crawling like a madman. He is constantly on a mission to chase the dogs and play with their toys. We cannot turn our backs for a second now, or else he will be down the hall and getting into things he shouldn't. Before you know it he is going to be running after the dogs...

Not only was the crawling a surprise, when Maddox went to stick Jenn's finger in his mouth, she felt something sharp and was startled. We pulled down his lower lip and what do you know he had a bright shiny white tooth. A couple of days later another tooth poked through and is starting to grow in.....Jenn is not too thrilled because of the obvious fear of his feedings.

Hawks Win, Hawks Win!!!

It was a sad day for Bucky the Badger. The Hawks pulled out the upset and beat Wisconsin 38-16. Our friends from Wisconsin will just have to feel sorry for themselves for the next year.....

Another Full House

This weekend the Smith household was completely crazy and buzzing with energy. It was time for the big Iowa/Wisconsin football game and many of our friends and family were in town. Our friends Jill and Shane came in from Milwaukee, Alissa and Kevin were in from Chicago, Alisha and TP from Cedar Rapids, and of course Grandma and Grandpa Smith from the big metropolis of Nevada. Maddox was not phased by all of the comotion and everyone seemed to really enjoy playing with him. It was the first time Jill and Shane and Kevin and Alissa had met him, and Maddox warmed up to them right away. No stranger danger yet.....



Maddox with Piper and her Dad TP..



Maddox and Alissa (aka Shorty)...see the link to her bump watch!!



Maddox chillin with Jill and Shane.

My 6th Month Photos...

This past weekend we took Maddox in for his 6th Month photos. He had a blast and was so good with the photographer. Here are some of our favorites....


Chillin after the bath..


I can see a new Hawkeye poster in the works!!


This is when he mastered sitting up....


Everyone has to have a baby butt picture!!

Getting ready to Hang with the big kids...

It was hard making the transition, but since Maddox hit the 6 month mark we figured he should start sleeping in his crib....rather than just collecting dust. The first night he stirred a couple of times but did not wake up. Instead of waking up peacefully at his normal time of 6:00 am, he starting crying. When Jenn went to check on him, Maddox had figured out a way to get his arm wedged in between 2 rails. It is my assumption that he was crying not because he wanted to get up and eat, but he was ticked off that he couldn't roll over. We are on the second night of him sleeping in the crib, and everyone should be pleased to hear that he slept in until 7:45 am......



He sure does look peaceful......

Movin on Up...

Now that he has mastered sitting up, Maddox has moved up to bigger and better things like playing basketball......