Sharks

This weekend Noah, Grandma Barnes and I traveled to Tulsa for a baby shower. While we were there we went to the aquarium in Jenks, which is really cool. Noah enjoyed seeing Nemo and the sharks. He also dropped his hat in the tank while feeding the turtles. He seemed to really enjoy it, and he has been watching Finding Nemo since we got back home. Hope everyone has a great fourth!

Santa Fe

As some of you know, I had to go to Santa Fe for a workshop and Travis went with me. We had a great time and stayed on the Plaza in the La Fonda hotel. I think Trav had a better time than I did seeing as how I was in meetings most of the week. He did lots of neat things like hiking and playing golf. I will include a picture that he took of the cliff dwellings.
Noah went to stay with Ma & Pa Barnes at the new house and traveled to Texas to get Ma's floor as he says. I think he kept them pretty entertained with his vocabulary and riding Pa's tractor. He also got to see baby horses and cows.
As part of our bribes when we returned he got a new pair of boots because he had outgrown the old ones and asked for them all of the time. I think he has worn them ever since with the exception of baths (yes, that means he has worn them to bed, too).

Swimming

Noah and I have started waterbabies class at the city pool. He didn't like it at first, but he seems to enjoy it for the most part. He got to show off his newly acquired skills at Isabel's pool party today, too. Please no comments about my farmer's tan. I know it's bad.
We had some pretty crazy weather in Altus this week and a lot of damage was done on the south side of town. I was gone to a seminar but Travis, Noah and Grandpa and Grandma Barnes experienced it while being locked out of the house. Good times. I will post the url for the paper for anyone who is interested in seeing the pics.
http://www.altustimes.com/articles/2008/06/06/news/doc484a12186dbe8758577815.txt

A Big Boy Bed

As promised pictures of Noah's new and improved big boy room. He's quite proud of his big boy bed and talks about it all of the time. He slept in it all night the first night and most of the second night. Miss Kitty likes it, too.

Blast Off

Lawn boy

Noah loves the lawn mower. Unfortunately Travis broke ours and had to take it to the shop, which set Noah off big time. So we had to go and find him one this afternoon. Seeing as how it is in the upper 90s this afternoon he had to satisfy himself with mowing inside today.
School's out and we're enjoying it. Although I have been a little bored. But, we are painting Noah's room so that should keep me busy. Keep an eye out for the new improved Noah's room pictures.

blah

Not much to report from the Graceys other than we've been sick with the stomach flu. Noah was sick Saturday night, I followed Sunday, and Travis followed on Tuesday. I felt better Tuesday and went to school, but I had a relapse. So I've been home again today with Noah and Travis, too. Kind of weird for us to be here during the week together. Only Noah was pleasant as he is the most fully recovered. Although I am feeling better and have set out to de-funk the house by using disinfecting wipes on every possible surface. I have turned into the Lysol guy from the x-ray department at Purcell's hospital. Perhaps there will be better news to report next time.
By the way - school's out a week from tomorrow - HOORAY!!!!