We're back!!!

Smith Family Reunion 2009 was a success! We arrived home last night from a great week on Lake Oconee in Madison, Georgia with 32 of Nick's family members from Florida and Iowa. We all stayed in one house on the lake, and only suffered one broken foot (Michelle), a black eye (Claire), stitches (Brooke), and a good deal of alcohol consumption (everyone but Jen and me :) )...so all in all, we did pretty well! The week was filled with golfing, tubing, eating, water skiing, drinking, wakeboarding, stair climbing, swimming, stray dog chasing, campfires, games, and some great stories!! Each family had their own day to plan, from the food to the activities. On Sunday, Carrie's 50th birthday, Matt hired a band to come play outside at the house, and we had a blast! Jen and I even got on the microphone and sang with the band! Monday, we spent the day in the town of Madison. Tuesday was Nick's 27th birthday, so he golfed in the morning, then we all headed into Madison and went to dinner at a great restaurant, Town 220. Wednesday was a day at the pool. Thursday, most of the family went golfing, so Michelle, Charles, Taylor, Alie, Tara, Carrie, Brixon and I all headed to Atlanta and went to The Georgia Aquarium. As usual, Brixon LOVED it! He absolutely loves fish, and since this is the world's largest aquarium, he had lots of them to look at! It wouldn't be a trip to the ATL without a stop at America's Mart...fortunately for my bank account, only two floors were open :). Friday was Matt's birthday, and we went to Athens, home of the University of Georgia. Saturday, we headed out, and drove 9 hours home. Brixon did great all week! He had so much fun meeting all of his cousins, and mommy had a nice break with all of the helping hands around! But alas, the fun must end. I have to go back to work tomorrow...well, here are some photos of our week! Enjoy!