Iowa Hawkeye Game

On August 30, Dad and Mom were able to go to the home opener Iowa Hawkeye football game against Maine (thanks to the Smiths!)! They were positively thrilled to be able to go, after being long-time Iowa Hawkeye fans, but never being able to go to a game. They had great seats right under the scoreboard and were all decked out in their Hawkeye garb!

Some tailgaters before the game

Dad letting his girls know that he will be cheering loud for us!



Kinnick Stadium - home of the Iowa Hawkeyes!

Dad next to a statue of Nile Kinnick

Their seats were right underneath the scoreboard

What a view!

The University of Iowa marching band!


Go Hawkeyes!



I......O......W......A!!

On the field after the game

With the goal-post

Iowa! Iowa! Iowa!

They had a fantastic time and even brought home a few souvenirs for us!

Go Hawkeyes!

I Will Always Remember....

(Photos taken from September 11 News.com)

In 1928.....

.....on September 10, my Grandpa was born, and Saturday we celebrated his 80th birthday!

Nikki with Sophie, our second cousin

Our decorated party room at the restaurant

The birthday boy!

Mom and Rachel with Grandpa

Grandpa with his granddaughters (minus two)!

Little Miss Sophie Marie!! She is such a cutie!

Nikole and Nikki trying to put bunny ears on Rachel and Deanna!

Drew and Ashley - our pastor's kids

Our uncle Darwin, aunt Carolyn, and cousin, Heidi

Grandma and Grandpa with Dad

Sophie Marie with her grandma Delaine!

Pastor Pete and Carmel

Pretty self-explanatory! :-D

Happy 80th Birthday, Grandpa! We love you so much!

I also thought I'd point out that this is my 60th post!! Yay!

New Blogger in the Family.....

My younger sister, Nikki, has started her own blog: Nikki's Notes! We invite you to browse around and please leave a comment! She would love to hear from you!