family wedding

Cousin Loren married Kiley at the end of August.  

It was a fun time for lots of family to get together.  

Givin' some Daddy love!

Even the littlest had a special spot. 

Ryan and Leslee.

Lucas, Hannah and Papa Steve.

Mommy and Hannah.

Connie and Steve.

Uncle Brian, Leslee and Ryan.

Mommy and Daddy.

Great Pa and Hannah.

3/4 of the clan. 

Brent, Teresa, Connie holding Ryan (2 months old), Steve holding Hannah (2 1/2), Lucas (5 1/2), Leslee and Brian.

squeaky clean!

play ball!

Brent, Lucas and Gramma Connie went to an I-Cubs game with some of Gramma's cousins from California in August.  The weather was cool and calm - perfect for baseball.  

Cyclone Fan Fest

We met up with the Maddens to go to Cyclone Fan Fest in August.  We celebrated Cade's birthday with a trip to Hickory Park then headed to Hilton to see our favorite coaches and players.  

Basketballs signed by all the players.  

Georges Niang.

Mommy, Lucas and men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg.  

By far, this was the longest line we waited in.  But it was worth it for a coach's signed basketball and a photo.  

Women's basketball coach Bill Fennelly, Daddy and Lucas. 

Tug of war with the an ISU wrestler. 

The kids won :-) 

Look at Lucas' smile - he loved this! 

Lucas and ISU wrestler Aaron Sorenson (the opposite end of the tug of war). 

Lucas and the football throw. 

Cade's turn.  

Football head coach Paul Rhoads and Lucas' blonde head. 

Lucas, Cade and Coach Rhoads. 

Johnny Orr! 

We got to tour the men's basketball locker room.  Lucas' favorite basketball player, Chris Babb, graduated last year.  I wonder who will be his favorite this year?

We toured the Pete Taylor Media Room where the post game interviews happen.  

These two loved being "interviewed." 

Running through the football tunnel. 

Our favorite bird.  

This is event is entirely free.  I have no idea how many people filtered through Hilton Coliseum that day but the smiles of little and big Cyclone fans are worth a million bucks!  We wrapped up our fun day with a stop at the choose-your-own-toppings frozen yogurt shop.  

A great day!

summer photo dump

I knew I had a bunch of random pictures to post from summer.  However, as I was going through them I discovered about three extra events that I never blogged about... those are now on my list.  And it's a long list already!  Summer was a blast, we added another Perry baby to the bunch and had lots of fun!

Football girl. In cowboy boots.

She's in charge.

Mr. Ryan arrived.  

Love at first sight.

Hannah and Kade, good buddies.

Mini mama.

So little!

Rockstar.

Grandpa Richard and Gramma Mary.

Two of my favorite boys.

Training wheels!

Always helping.  Always.

Lots of park play time with Noah.

And Jack.  

And Jonah.

Mommy and Ryan time while Lucas and Hannah were enjoying the pool with Molley.

New accessory - post its.

Ryan and Great Grandma. 

Hannah and Great Aunt Lois.  

Many, many Mr. Freezies, ice cream treats and popsicle with the neighbor girls!

Celebrating Maggie's birthday at Snus Hills Winery.

Teresa, Sara, Trista, Loree, Maggie and Kim.

Pool fun with Bo, Colby, Carter and Lucas. 

I think they have the same nose.  

Slip and slide fun with Lucas, Hannah, Charlie - and Ryan watched. 

Aloha, Lucas!

You really need to get yourself one of these - a five year old who loves to vacuum!  

 I *may* have answered my cell phone during bath time.  A few too many bubbles! 

If I hadn't noticed, the bubbles probably could have overcome the bathroom.  Really.  

Watching and observing.  This boy is going to grow up way too fast!