Washington D.C.

While Noah and I were in Oklahoma for Spring Break, Marco was in Washington D.C. for a business conference. Of course, he squeezed in some sightseeing while he was there. Here are some of the photos he took.

Lincoln Memorial

Washington Monument

Arlington National Cemetary Amphitheatre
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Arlington National Cemetary In Arlington National Cemetary where JFK & his family are buried along with the Eternal Flame

The Capital Building

The Vietnam Memorial

World War II Memorial

The Grace Museum

Marco and I took Noah to the Childrens' Museum at the Grace yesterday. It was lots of fun! I was really surprised by how much they had to offer. We'll definately be going back.

Texas Tornado

operation

Do we have a future doctor on our hands?

Noah and I had fun "hitting" Daddy with puffs of air.

Coming through!

Dr. Noah

He's a pro!

hop, hop, hop

Don't do it!!!!!!!! "Eye Spy" = PINK EYE!

Here's some video of the "Movin & Groovin Room" at the Grace. It's the coolest idea, and I had more fun dancing in there than Noah did! Noah is the little one on the left if you can't figure it out.

"Grace Notes"

This is my favorite part of the Grace Museum. Each block you press makes a different sound or note. It's tons of fun!

Pink Eye

Apparently, I'm not as intelligent as I thought I was. Noah hears me say all the time . . . don't put that in your mouth, don't touch that, don't put such and such there, don't do so and so, etc., etc., etc. I could go on all day. All this "mothering" in hopes of saving him from germs and getting sick. Apparently, I need to listen to my own advice.


Yesterday, Marco, Noah and I all went to the Grace Museum to explore the childrens' museum. It is full of really fun hands-on exhibits. I wish we'd had it when I was a kid. Anyway, Noah had a blast seeing & touching everything. One particular exhibit was this hand-held eyeball that you hold up to your eye, and it projects what it sees onto a TV screen. Noah ran over to do it first, and then I did. I pressed it up to my eye for a few seconds, and I then realized what I was doing, so I pulled it away exclaiming "I hope no one had pink eye!" Marco took a turn next.


Well, at 3:00 this morning I woke up, and I knew. PINK EYE! I ran to the bathroom and was met with a nasty gooey eyeball staring back at me. UGHHHHH! I can't believe I did that! I've NEVER had pink eye before. NEVER EVER! I cleaned my eye and then went back to the bedroom. I told Marco about my eye and then informed him that he and Noah were probably going to get it also b/c all 3 of us did the "eye" exhibit at the Grace. Of course, Marco then told me that he didn't touch the thing to his eye he only held it in front of his eye, so he was fine. Duh! What possessed me to put the thing on my eye?!!!! Anyway, luckily, Marco did have pink eye a few months ago and had been given 2 bottles of medication instead of just one. So, I started the eye drops last night. All the while, I just knew that Noah was going to wake up with pink eye also, but miraculously, he didn't. He woke up with his beautiful, clear eyes just as healthy as could be!



So, here I am on Spring Break with pink eye, AND it's cold and raining outside. Yuck! Well, at least it's not worse. I could have put the train conductor hats on from the Grace and gotten lice. No thanks!

Spring Break in Oklahoma

Noah and I has a wonderful time in Oklahoma earlier this week. We played hard, relaxed & enjoyed quality with Maya and Papa.

On Monday, they took us to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. We got to see longhorns & buffalo feeding just feet away from the car. Noah also enjoyed getting to see & feed prairie dogs & ducks. Apparently, prairie dogs like grapes. We checked out the museum/information center for more wildlife fun such as skeletons, nests, deer antlers & other museum exhibits. Afterwards, we headed to The Meers Store for a hearty "country boy" meal. This was the kind of place that didn't have any fruit or salad within 10 miles. They, of course, did have ice cream which Noah was happy to help consume. In fact, Noah had dessert everyday we were in OK. He was definately living in GRANDPARENT LAND. After lunch, we checked out the Holy City where Noah's #1 lesson (from Maya I might add) was how to spot Buffalo poop.

Upon our return to Maya & Papa's house, Noah got to play outside in the pile of sand they put out there just for him. He even helped Maya shovel soil into flower pots so they could plant tomatoes, cilantro and onions.

On Tuesday, we went to the reservoir to feed the ducks and then to the base to see Papa. We bowled, Noah played on the playground and then we all went to the flightline to watch planes land and take-off. We were on the plane hunt all week long (well, I guess we haven't stopped yet). Noah is ALWAYS sure to spot any planes in the sky.

longhorns at the refuge

longhorn crossing

Noah & Papa feeding the prairie dogs

It was VERY windy that day. I think Maya & I ended up wearing more Cheerios than the prairie dogs ate.

Papa, Noah & Maya

Papa & Noah checking out the buffalo tracks

How big is a buffalo Noah?

I need to get a closer look!

I swear Noah's response to all the bugs was EWE! He is my son afterall.

The turtle skeleton was the coolest of all. Even I was impressed.

Where'd the buffalo go?

Noah's question of the day . . .

WHERE'S HIS BOTTOM!?

my little tourist at The Meers Store

Noah & Maya gardening

NOODLE FIGHT!

Maya & Noah

feeding the ducks at the reservoir

the action shot

Noah & Papa watching the planes on the flightline

We got to watch a real excavator at work on the base. It was actually really neat to watch.