Sunday, September 28, 2008

Training our Future Hawkeyes!

We took the kids up to Iowa City yesterday for the Hawkeye game and despite a disappointing (and ridiculous!) loss we had a great time! We met my brother Alan, sister in law Sara, and my adorable niece Ava and nephew Conner at the Hawkeye Express, a train that takes you into Iowa City to Kinnick stadium. The kids of course loved the adventure and everyone on the train thought that they were cuties in all of their Hawk gear. We had 1 future cheerleader and 3 future football players!

Once we got down by the stadium we got to see the marching band (kind of) and we walked around the tailgating areas and let the kiddos see what being a Hawkeye is really all about and enjoy the atmosphere of tailgating on Hawkeye game days. I'm sure they'll have many years of tailgating Hawkeye style ahead of them, so it is fun to start them early. We did this last year too, so we are making it an annual tradition.

The guys (Chris and Alan) ended up scalping tickets so they went to the game while Sara and I walked the kids around the stadium. Let me tell you though, Carver was NOT a happy camper when he realized that daddy and Uncle Alan went to the game without him. Everytime we passed an entry gate he tried to go in and as we were watching the game on the big screen from outside the stadium someone walked by asking if anyone needed tickets and Carver turned right around and said "Yeah!"

Sara and I eventually took the kids back to their house for naps and playtime until the guys got back. Then we enjoyed some more time hanging out and having some great food.

The cousins all play together so well and really have a great time when they're together, we were sad to have to leave, but what a great day! We are so blessed to have them live so close by.

Mommies and our little Hawkeyes waiting for the train!!

Ava, Kayden, and Carver waiting so patiently for the much anticipated Hawkeye Express.

Carver and Kayden looking for the train.

All of our little Hawkeyes on the Hawkeye Express. Aren't they just the most adorable little Hawkeye's that you've ever seen?

Ava and Carver looking into Kinnick Stadium and wishing they were there!

Chris with all of the kiddos. Isn't he a great Daddy/Uncle?!?!

Kayden enjoying smores by the bonfire.

Uncle Alan, Carver, and Ava

Aunt Sara, Carver, and Ava


Great time had by all, now if we can just start playing well and get a few wins under our belt we'll be very happy Hawkeye fans!

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