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Showing posts with label Iowa State. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Iowa State. Show all posts
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Iowa State Basketball
This weekend we headed down to Ames with our good friends Kate and Ryan to go to the Iowa State vs. TCU basketball game. This was Dayton's first basketball game! We left early so that we could have lunch at Hickory Park first, then off to the game we went. Dayton had a lot of fun looking around and watching everything that was going on. We were on the last row of the stands, so it got a little toasty up there and little by little we stripped Dayton down to just his shirt. Dayton was little squirmy at first, so Kate and I took him on a walk around the arena. I think he did pretty well up overall since he didn't fuss! Iowa State ended up winning 83-66! Whoohoo!
Sunday, September 7, 2014
His First ISU Game
The hubs went to Iowa State University. I'm a Cyclone fan by married default. (Go Tigers!!) One thing we both love? Going to football games. We thought about getting season tickets this year, but with a new little one we weren't sure how often we would go. Next year. We did want to get to at least one ISU game this year though. Dayton is such an easy baby and we thought we would take advantage of that! We got the chance to buy some nice tickets and a parking pass from one of Brad's co-workers who does have season tickets. The game was on a Saturday at 11 am and we could not have asked for more gorgeous weather!!
I carried Dayton in the carrier most of the day and game. He. was. so. good!! He loved looking at all of the cardinal red and gold. Loved it! He was so enthralled by all there was to look at. He watched the game, played with the people around us, ate his cereal, nursed, and even took a nap in the stands. Seriously. Easiest baby ever. We had such a great time and we even got to see Jeff Johnson and his wife. Brad worked with Jeff at the Alumni foundation and pretty much became part of their "family." We've seen Jeff and his wife twice now at games and this time we had a baby to show off! We also got to see Brad's friend, Nicole and her husband. This was the first time I've met them in person, but Nicole and I have became "friends" via social media. It was great to finally meet them!
Iowa State ended up losing the game (so close!!), but we had such a great day. It definitely won't be the last time we go to a game this year. Go Cyclones!!
I carried Dayton in the carrier most of the day and game. He. was. so. good!! He loved looking at all of the cardinal red and gold. Loved it! He was so enthralled by all there was to look at. He watched the game, played with the people around us, ate his cereal, nursed, and even took a nap in the stands. Seriously. Easiest baby ever. We had such a great time and we even got to see Jeff Johnson and his wife. Brad worked with Jeff at the Alumni foundation and pretty much became part of their "family." We've seen Jeff and his wife twice now at games and this time we had a baby to show off! We also got to see Brad's friend, Nicole and her husband. This was the first time I've met them in person, but Nicole and I have became "friends" via social media. It was great to finally meet them!
Iowa State ended up losing the game (so close!!), but we had such a great day. It definitely won't be the last time we go to a game this year. Go Cyclones!!
Monday, September 16, 2013
Big Game...Sad Loss
Iowa State vs. Iowa.
It's a pretty big game up here. Brad is an Iowa State alumni, so I've been "cheering" for Iowa State since we met in 2010. So, I've also been a fan of Iowa State for a while now. At some point, I'm planning on completing my second Master's through Iowa State, so our little family is pretty partial.
Some of our friends, Shawn and Amanda, decided to have a Football/30th birthday (for Amanda) shindig at their house. You see, Shawn and Amanda just recently painted their 3 stall garage. Then they installed a 130" projector on the ceiling as well as surround sound. Hello man cave. Guess what Brad (well, and I) want in our garage now..yep a big 'ole projector and surround sound. Seriously, it was awesome!
Amanda asked all us girls to bring a football appetizer with us. I brought baked corn dog minis, spicy chicken roll ups, buffalo chicken dip with chips, and s'mores bars. What...I have a problem...I over bake/cook...every time. Brad just shakes his head now and then asked me why we brought more than we could carry. Ok...he wins! Ha!
There was a pretty good mix of Iowa State fans and Iowa fans. We all set up our chairs in the garage, got our plate(s) of food, and watched the game. Iowa won. Boo. But we had a great time hanging out with everyone! We played bags, lit a bonfire, and ate and ate and ate. Even though ISU lost, it was a great night!
Happy 30th Birthday Amanda!! You make 30 look amazing. Love you lots!! (Amanda is from North Carolina, so we hit it off immediately! She's my people.)
Go Cyclones!
It's a pretty big game up here. Brad is an Iowa State alumni, so I've been "cheering" for Iowa State since we met in 2010. So, I've also been a fan of Iowa State for a while now. At some point, I'm planning on completing my second Master's through Iowa State, so our little family is pretty partial.
Some of our friends, Shawn and Amanda, decided to have a Football/30th birthday (for Amanda) shindig at their house. You see, Shawn and Amanda just recently painted their 3 stall garage. Then they installed a 130" projector on the ceiling as well as surround sound. Hello man cave. Guess what Brad (well, and I) want in our garage now..yep a big 'ole projector and surround sound. Seriously, it was awesome!
Amanda asked all us girls to bring a football appetizer with us. I brought baked corn dog minis, spicy chicken roll ups, buffalo chicken dip with chips, and s'mores bars. What...I have a problem...I over bake/cook...every time. Brad just shakes his head now and then asked me why we brought more than we could carry. Ok...he wins! Ha!
There was a pretty good mix of Iowa State fans and Iowa fans. We all set up our chairs in the garage, got our plate(s) of food, and watched the game. Iowa won. Boo. But we had a great time hanging out with everyone! We played bags, lit a bonfire, and ate and ate and ate. Even though ISU lost, it was a great night!
Happy 30th Birthday Amanda!! You make 30 look amazing. Love you lots!! (Amanda is from North Carolina, so we hit it off immediately! She's my people.)
Go Cyclones!
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
It was FREEZING ~ Iowa State Game
Yep...somehow Sister Beth and I were talked into going to the Iowa State vs. West Virginia game the day after Thanksgiving. At first, it seemed like it would be a good idea. The weather had been gorgeous up here - a little chilly, but the sun was out and the wind wasn't terrible.
Well, all of that changed over night. When Brad and I got up Friday morning (no we did not go shopping), um there were definitely SNOW flurries! The sun was out, but it was frigid!! Around 11:30 am, we drove out to Ames (where Iowa State is). It was about a 2 hour drive and we were very bundled up. I'm talking 2 pairs of pants, 3 tops, hats, gloves, goats, socks, etc. Brad and I met Sister Beth and Brother Gene in Ames. We got to our hillside seats and had blankets under us and wrapped around us... Let's just say...
Well, all of that changed over night. When Brad and I got up Friday morning (no we did not go shopping), um there were definitely SNOW flurries! The sun was out, but it was frigid!! Around 11:30 am, we drove out to Ames (where Iowa State is). It was about a 2 hour drive and we were very bundled up. I'm talking 2 pairs of pants, 3 tops, hats, gloves, goats, socks, etc. Brad and I met Sister Beth and Brother Gene in Ames. We got to our hillside seats and had blankets under us and wrapped around us... Let's just say...
I/WE FROZE TO DEATH!
Seriously people, I'm talking frostbite. I was convulsing shaking the whole game. I know, I'm a wimp, but even Beth, who is used to this, was freezing! We toughed it out and stayed the whole game. It was a good game, pretty close, but Iowa State lost. Sad.
After the game, we went to the famous "Hickory Point" restaurant. It's a BBQ/burger place and it was delicious! I'm glad Brad thought to bring me there so I could experience it!
Overall, we were FREEZING...but we had a good time :) Next year...season tickets!
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Iowa State!
This weekend, Brad and I went to my FIRST Iowa State game! We had been emailing back and forth with the Alumni President about tickets and going to the game with him and his wife. (Brad used to work the Alumni Foundation at Iowa State and made some very strong relationships while he was there!) We got tickets, thanks to the generosity of the Alumni president, and headed to the game! Luckily, we are only an hour and a half from Ames, so it was a quick trip!
Obviously, we stopped at the bookstore before the game to pick up some more Iowa State gear! We walked to the Alumni building and met up with the Alumni President and his wife. They were so sweet! I was so glad to meet them and the first thing they said was, "Welcome to the family. We're a family here and Brad was a big part of our family, so you are family too!" They handed us our...VIP!!! passes and off we went!
We were able to sit in the Jacobson Athletic Building...which is ON the field right behind the goal post. The football players went through this building, led by Coach Rhodes and ran out onto the field! We sat in seats on the buildings balcony and enjoyed the best view of the game. What an experience!! We are so thankful to Jeff and his wife!
Obviously, we stopped at the bookstore before the game to pick up some more Iowa State gear! We walked to the Alumni building and met up with the Alumni President and his wife. They were so sweet! I was so glad to meet them and the first thing they said was, "Welcome to the family. We're a family here and Brad was a big part of our family, so you are family too!" They handed us our...VIP!!! passes and off we went!
We were able to sit in the Jacobson Athletic Building...which is ON the field right behind the goal post. The football players went through this building, led by Coach Rhodes and ran out onto the field! We sat in seats on the buildings balcony and enjoyed the best view of the game. What an experience!! We are so thankful to Jeff and his wife!
