Owen has really taken off in the water his past couple of visits to the pool. He now swims all over the place with his lifejacket, jumping off the diving board with Dad, and getting in and out of the pool himself. It is pretty amazing to think that in one visit he has to be held in his jacket so he won't tip over and because he is scared to let go of you and the next time you go he is all over the place and wants no help at all.

We decided to take the kids to the Tulsa Zoo this past weekend. It was quite the interesting adventure for all of us. First Owen got sick in the car half way there and was pretty lathargic in his stroller. Then Sophia kinda wet her pants because she was afraid that by going to the bathroom she would miss out on something. We had lots of fun with the exception of all the drama and the ride home was pleasant for myself because Jake, Sophie, and Owen slept most the ride home.

Why the kids like to play in the dogs cage I will
never understand. Apparently they feel like they
are also stinky animals in need of being locked up.

4th of July at Grandpa & Grandma Martin's house. We had a great time with the family. Kelly and the kids came up from Dallas and my Aunt Ann came down from New York. The kids jumped on the trampolin and swam all day until it was time to eat. Oh and did we eat....... brisket, pasta salad, corn, green beans, french bread, has brown casserole, just to name a few things..... I'm full just thinking about it. We blew up some fireworks in the evening and attempted to watch a movie outside on the projector until everyone slowly pooped out. What a day!!!

Joplin Airfest 2007! Owen loves the sky so much he stops, stares, & jabbers about the sky anytime he hears a bird, plane, or anything else for that matter. He was a wild one until the show started, then he sat very still when the planes started doing their tricks. Sophie had a great time to until it was time to leave and we stuck in a long line of cars for a hour.