Our Barnes Life

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Trick or Treat 2013

Last night we had "Hometown Halloween" downtown. Tonight there was a football game, so the Chamber decided to do the event on the 30th. We took the Artbulance downtown and passed out candy and crayons. Amelia was "super man girl" and Truman was Buzz Lightyear.They had alot of fun even though it got pretty cold and damp out.

Tonight Travis and Matt went to the High School football game in St. John. The team is now 9-0 and district champs. The kids and I went to mom and dad's to trick or treat, then went home to give out candy at our house.

Monday, October 28, 2013

Three Weeks Later...

After three weeks of not posting, I am finally catching up. First was another art class at school. This time we did drawings of pumpkins using different patterns.

Next I was gone for 6 days for work. First through Newton to pick up our new visitors guides. Then on to Lawrence to work the Mother Earth News Fair promoting Greensburg.

After the Mother Earth News Fair over the weekend, I headed to Topeka to spend Monday-Thursday at the annual Kansas Tourism Conference.

The opening speaker was at the statehouse and we got a tour afterwards. I've been to the capitol several times but never have had a guided tour. They are nearly finished with the long renovation project and every time I see the building I am struck by how amazing it is.

Food at the Blind Tiger Brewery

NOTO Art District

Topeka High Drumline

We won an award for a 30 second commercial that Grant did for Greensburg.


			New Billboards

Friday and Saturday the kids and I went down to Ashley's house to stay the night and play with the cousins. The first thing Truman did when we got there was go get the football gear and put it on.

Saturday night Katie had a Halloween party at her house. Swedish Chef vs. Inspector Clouseau

Sunday, October 6, 2013

ARTbulance

Our latest project at the Arts Center has been this sweet ride. We were donated this ambulance from a couple in town and we have transformed it into the ARTbulance. She made her debut in the homecoming parade last Friday to rave reviews. We had 6 5th graders draw on it with chalk and ride with us in the parade. Complete with disco music and sirens, this is one awesome ride!