Christian Kiddos

Christian Kids Christmas Exchange

2009-11-01T10:44:00.000-08:00

Leisa and I took it upon ourselves to draw names for Christmas.

Scott has Neil
Leisa has Beki
Ryanne has Gracie
Devin has Everett

Neil has Leisa
Jill has Adam
Gracie has Devin
Lucy has Ryanne
Andee has Cael

Adam has Bo
Beki has Jill
Cael has Andee
Everett has Lucy

Bo has Scott

If everyone will leave their wish list with a comment, that will help. I love you guys and I'm sad that we aren't going to be together this Christmas. :(

Happy Birthday Lucy!!!

2009-08-02T16:19:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Lucy!!! I cant believe you are three years old.
[P.S. I put 3 exclamation points because you are three.

2009-07-22T15:32:00.000-07:00

I hope that you guys are all having fun without me. Please think of me and just pretend that I'm there, but I'm just off chasing Cael. That isn't too far from what would be happening anyways.

I love you guys.

Enchiladas

2009-06-28T12:33:00.000-07:00

Flour or corn totillas

cooked chicken, beef, or pork

diced onions

grated cheese

green chili enchilada sauce

Coat tortillas with sause, place 1/2 cup meat & onions in center and sprinkle with cheese. Roll tortilla and place in baking pan. Cover with a bit more sauce and cheese. Bake in 350 degree oven until cheese is melted and turns light golden brown.

Mariah's Easy Yummy Chili

2009-06-28T12:25:00.000-07:00

31 oz Dennison's Chili
2 15-20 oz pinto beans with juice
7 oz Herdez salsa verde
1 small can diced green chili's
1 med jar ortega thick and chunky
1 lb. browned ground beef
2 tsp. chopped garlic
cook on low for 1 hour.

Navajo Tacos

2009-06-28T12:06:00.001-07:00

Navajo Frybread:

1 C flour

1 dash salt

1 tsp. baking powder

warm water to make a soft dough

Mix ingredients together to make a nice soft dough, should not be sticky. Knead for 10 minutes and let set about half an hour covered with a dish towel. Then roll out or form into navajo taco and drop into hot oil until a nice golden brown on both sides. Top with refried beans or chilli, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, and onions. Awww... yummers!

Happy Fathers Day Dad

2009-06-21T21:17:00.000-07:00

You have a place
Within my heart
That no one else can fill,
A place of love
that’s just for you
And, Dad, you always will.

Happy Mother's Day

2009-05-10T15:48:00.001-07:00

One last but not least woman I want to say thanks to is Holly. She has been fabulous to my children, and I am so grateful for that. Thanks for being there for them Holly. I really appreciate you!

Happy Mother's Day

2009-05-10T14:08:00.001-07:00

Here's to my own sweet Mama, I love you, I'm always amazed at you. This woman raised ten children and all of us felt love and warmth from her. She is so humble and quiet and a super cook. I stand in awe of you Mom. I'm so proud of you! I love you! Can't wait to see you this summer!

Happy Mother's Day

2009-05-10T14:02:00.001-07:00

Am I such a blessed mother or what? Beki is as awsome a Mom as imaginable! She takes care of these two boys that are faster than you can imagine! I tried to run after Cael at Disneyland, and lost him after just a couple of minutes. Thank goodness Adam was my backup and knew just where to look for him. Beki keeps up with and cares for these two active boys with agility and grace. Love you always Beki!

Happy Mother's Day

2009-05-10T13:39:00.001-07:00

Jillra, had to get a more recent photo with all three girls in it. I'm so proud of you, and all you do. I love your amazing family! Even as a little girl you could look at me and know when I needed something. Thanks for being on the same wave length, and so much more. Hope today is awesome for you!

Happy Mother's Day

2009-05-10T09:00:00.001-07:00

You must first guess who this lovely lady is! She is of course Leisa. This just shows one day and how fun a Mom she is. She gets down and celebrates different things (like Mardi Gras) to teach her children about different celebrations. She is a wonderful woman, a fun and loving Mom, and super sensitive at heart. Leisa, can't wait to go to our super secret meeting place together. I love you forever, I like you for always, as long as I'm living, my baby you'll be.

Happy Mother's Day

2009-05-10T08:52:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to let my children know that on Mother's Day I feel so very blessed to have such wonderful children! I have lived my happiest moments when I am in the company of you. God surely knew what He was doing when He sent the four of you to me. Thank you for being a part of my life! Thanks you for loving me, and for being good strong children. Thank you for tolerating my insecurities. Thank you for being there for me. I love you Forever and Always!

Happy Birthday Beki!

2009-04-20T05:06:00.001-07:00

Here she is, the birthday girl Is this the sweetest face or what? Happy Birthday my Beki. Hope it is a good one for you! Take time for you, what little you can. You are an awesome woman, and don't forget it!

Out To Sea....

2009-04-08T22:07:00.000-07:00

I think that the picture pretty much describes it all. I was thinking about putting the picture up on facebook but Jill talked me out of it and probably for good reason. So I thought that I would at least share it with all of you. There's also a video that went along with the cleansing ceremony. If you want to see it I'll email it to you. I cranked it out to sea pretty good, I hooked it a little bit but I got some good distance on it.
I am Bo

the blanket

2009-02-25T20:37:00.002-08:00

What do ya think? Will J.P.'s baby Ryan like it? I hope so.

the blanket

2009-02-25T20:37:00.001-08:00

Happy Valentines Day

2009-02-14T09:32:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentines Day!

I love you so very much!

Will you be my Valentine?

Love, Mama (Nana) Pam

My first shirt ...

2009-01-29T16:33:00.000-08:00

Sorry its blurry ... I am too lazy to take another picture. Turned out pretty good huh? I think I will end up shortening the sleeves ... and maybe ... ahhhhhh thats probably it.

Happy Birthday Jillra!

2009-01-20T20:19:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Jillra, Happy Birthday to you!

Hope you have a fun 29th birthday. This Mama sure does love you!

2009-01-04T11:50:00.000-08:00

Happy Anniversary Beki & Adam!!! 6 years!

Christmas

2008-12-28T13:03:00.001-08:00

Christmas this year was very quiet, we missed having you here. I'm not complaining I promise. Just looking forward to next year! Love the real reason of the season, the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. He makes families eternal, and I am so very grateful for that!

Big Bear California

2008-12-28T12:44:00.001-08:00

What a pretty backdrop for a wonderful Thanksgiving. We really appreciate being invited, and spending a wonderful time with family there.

Thanksgiving 08

2008-12-28T12:25:00.000-08:00

On our way to and from Big Bear, we stayed with Rick and Beth. I really liked this picture of Wayne with Rick. What great friends they are. Thanks for your hospitality! We love you.

Christmas Survey!!!

2008-12-02T14:03:00.000-08:00

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper, bags are just lazy and not as fun to open.
2. Real tree or Artificial? There’s nothing like the smell of a REAL tree.
3. When do you put up your Christmas Tree? Ooh, that’s a tough one, I think that right after Thanksgiving I’ll want to decorate for Christmas but I’ll have to wait a little bit longer to put up the tree because I wouldn’t want it to be dead by the time Christmas actually got here.
4. When do you take the tree down? New Year's
5. Do you like eggnog? I love it, I just treated myself to some this last week after I finished a bunch of paper and a few exams.
6. Favorite gift received as a child? There are a few that stick out to me: my first BMX, my sega genesis, my letterman’s jacket, my longboard skateboard (that was really good, so good that it got stolen).
7. Hardest person to buy for? I don’t know, I would imagine that I’m pretty hard to shop for because I never know what I want. But when I do know I am pretty specific and therefore easy to shop for, so I don’t know.
8. Easiest person to buy for? My future wife, I’ll just get her things for the kitchen and more cleaning supplies, she’s gonna love it, maybe that’s why I’m not married yet.
9. Do you have a nativity scene? Nope, maybe someday.
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail, but I haven’t done that since my mission.
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Reflective ankle straps that ensured that my slacks wouldn’t get caught in the chain of my bike, that was a pretty good one. “Gee, thanks. What is it?”
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? A Christmas Story
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Christmas Eve is on the 23rd right? So that means either the 22nd or 23rd I’m there.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Nobody’s ever given me a twelve pack or a bunch of 2-liter sodas for Christmas, if so I would have put that under worst gift ever.
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Egg nog, and yes I know that it says “eat”, that’s the best part, the thicker the better, you have to chew that egg nog.
16. Lights on the tree? I like the classic look of white lights on the tree but there’s a special place in my heart for the color flashing lights we had on our tree growing up.
17. Favorite Christmas song? Angels We Have Heard on High
18. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? You know Dasher, and Dancer, and Prancer, and Vixen, Comet, and Cupid, and Donner, and Blitzen (he must have been a football player). But do you recall the most famous reindeer of all Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer….
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? I think I’ll go for a star.
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Pajamas on Christmas Eve and the rest on Christmas morning.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Commercialization.
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? I don’t really know what this question means, I would have to say Christmas would be the theme I’ll be shooting for…
24. Favorite food for Christmas dinner? Fresh rolls, mashed potatoes and gravy, fresh rolls, ham, fresh hot rolls, stuffing, left over rolls heated up in the microwave, green bean casserole, and let’s see, what else….rolls, hot rolls, fresh hot rolls would be nice.
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? Flash drive, shoes, a pony, fresh hot roll recipe, burt’s bees wax, ipod…
26. Who is most likely to respond to this? I’m probably the last one.
27. Who is least likely to respond to this? Me but I showed you.

2008-11-13T18:22:00.000-08:00

8 TV shows I love to watch:1.Oppurinity Knocks,2.Jon and Kate Plus 8,3.Little people big world,4.Iron Chef America,5.Hooked:It is a fishing show,6.Extreme Makeover Home Edition,7.CSI all of them,8.Mtv Cribs.

Christmas Exchange

2008-11-07T16:49:00.001-08:00

Jill and I decided to pull names for our Christmas exchange this year. We tried calling Bo and Leisa, but they didn't answer their phones. It is a $25 maximum for presents.

Since Leisa's family will be on a cruise on Christmas Day, I think that we should get everyone their presents by December 15th and than we'll have a day to open our presents from each other. What do you guys think? Please let me know. Also, I think we need to give ideas of what we would like in the comments section.

Kids
Ry--Andee
Devin--Cael
Gracie--Ry
Cael--Lucy
Lucy--Everett
Everett--Gracie
Andee--Devin

Adults
Scott--Beki
Leisa--Adam
Neil--Leisa
Jill--Bo
Adam--Neil
Beki--Scott
Bo--Jill

Which Witch?

2008-10-25T13:12:00.000-07:00

School carnival was today, and I thought I'd just be myself. Witch ones do I hope have a happy haunting Halloween? You.... Boo!

2008-10-19T17:18:00.000-07:00

1. I love sports. I'm soon starting my 2nd year of basketball. I play softball,basketball,football.

2. My favorite T.V. show is Oppurtinity Knocks.

3. I like school. My favorite subject is Reading.

4. My favorite holiday is christimas,because it tells a lot about the Savior.

5. My favorite Wii game is Mario Kart Wii and Guitar Hero 3.

6. My favorite book is Return of the Homerun Kid.

7. My favorite author is Matt Christopher.

I want to tag: Beki, Jill, Papa, Tutu, Dev, Neil, and Adam.

Another tag...

2008-10-16T15:34:00.000-07:00

Thought this one would be fun for my posterity!Here are the rules:Write 7 random things about yourself.Tag 7 people at the end of your post.Pass on the tag.Here it goes...

1. I love love love my children! I too wanted 10 Jillra, and it broke my heart when my I saw that my life was not going to allow me to have that. Still, I feel the most self worth as a Mom (yes, even though I have made lots of mistakes). Nothing has brought me the joy that I felt raising my children.

2. I love love love my grandchildren! I know everyone knew that was coming. There is nothing like the babies of those children that are yours, only now grown up (and just how did that happen so fast?). I just don't see them often enough, but there is no one I would trust more to take care of them than my own children.

3. I love to be active, I ride my stationary bike ten miles a day, and would do more if I had the time. I also love yoga, but I like to do yoga with Loyce and Bobbi best, not by myself. I love to play volleyball, soccer, baseball, and swim. Some of these things knock everything out of me now, but I still love them. I don't like to watch sports on TV though, I like to play them.

4. I love to create things, flower gardens, quilts, yummy food, and crafts. I like to be able to finish them quickly, so if it takes too long or I can't do it well, I lose interest quickly. There are still tons of things I would like to try, like carving, woodworking, and welding... weird, huh?

5. I love teaching first grade. I love seeing light bulbs turn on while I teach. I love teaching in a school where my students need the stability of a safe environment. I love to make my students feel special, and successful. I hate report cards!

6. I love the Gospel, I have always felt the love of my Savior in my life, even when I did and maybe especially when I made mistakes in my life. The number one thing I 'hope' for in my life is that my family can be together forever in the hereafter.

7. I am a bit of a perfectionist, without having the talent to be perfect. S0 I am constantly frustrated. I am constantly trying to find what it is that I can do, that may be I can do differently and amazingly well. Maybe in the next life... ha!

I tag Bo, Leisa, Loyce, Bobbi, Cyndee, Hydee, and Ryanne

Any News???

2008-10-09T10:56:00.001-07:00

Ryanne,
Did the election happen at your school already? Let us know if you are the pres.
I love you,
Auntie Beki

Ryanne for President

2008-09-30T17:12:00.000-07:00

I'm going for ASB President.

Happy Birthday Gracie

2008-09-21T19:22:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday Dear Gracie
Happy Birthday to You

I can't believe that you are 4 years old. I'm so glad that we got to go to Disneyland with you on Friday. You are such a wonderful niece. We love you.

Christmas Exchange

2008-09-15T20:18:00.000-07:00

I know that this is super early, but can we pick names for Christmas soon. I've been horrible about getting everyone's birthday presents to them on time, so I need lots of time to shop and send presents.

Does anyone remember who had whom from last year? Or are we just going to draw names every year? We are keeping the $25 limit right.

I love and miss you all tons.

Party Anyone?!?

2008-09-05T13:35:00.001-07:00

Congrats Auntie Leisa on your new job. We know that you are going to make Party City even more of a party. Woot hoot.

PARTAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

First day back to School for Nana

2008-08-27T05:11:00.001-07:00

Monday, school started, and here I am after a hard day at work. I have 19 students this year so far, I sure would like a couple more. If that doesn't happen, the powers that be could take a teacher away from our grade level and we could have 26 or more students. In first grade that is way too many! I love you!

Happy Birthday Dear Ryanne!

2008-08-19T05:23:00.001-07:00

Wow, Just can't believe the Ry is 11 years old. I went through my pics and decided that this is my favorite picture of all. Isn't there just a beautiful light in her eyes? I love you so much Ry, I wanted to talk to you yesterday, but the phone I called went to message. Hope you know that you are very special to your Nana. I love you like crazy!
Wayne says Happy Birthday as well.

Happy Birthday Ry Ry

2008-08-18T07:04:00.000-07:00

You've had a birthday, shout Hooray.
We want to sing to you today.
One year older and wiser too.
Happy Birthday to You.

I love that you are so athletic. I wish that we lived closer so I could go to all of your games.

You are such a sensitive girl. Just like me. I love you.

Guess what???

2008-08-03T21:47:00.000-07:00

The elk

2008-07-30T11:11:00.001-07:00

We just couldn't believe the elk, the antlers looked so big that one would wonder how they held their heads upright. Amazing. They were close to the road, and it was a good thing there was a fence in between us, and it wasn't rutting season. Fun to see them, and fun that they didn't care one way or another if we were there.

Camping

2008-07-30T11:03:00.001-07:00

Here is just a taste of Twin Falls, they are so breath-takingly beautiful! We just couldn't stop looking at them. It was good to have Kalli, Bobbi, and Jamie with us. Chase was so happy to have friends to run and play with. Children love teenagers! These teenagers are happy and easy to be around. Fun times.

Camping with the Cooks and the Bowmans

2008-07-30T10:48:00.000-07:00

Well I tell you what, this was such a fun trip. We met up at the KOA near Twin Falls (we stayed in cabins). Cyndee and Bill and Chase came with their trailer. What a way to travel! Matt and Chrysta came up in their own car as well. It was so fun to see them.

I am Snake Boy

2008-07-27T16:13:00.000-07:00

Mommy was cleaning and mowing the back yard on Thursday, and guess what she found and caught for me........ yep, a baby garder snake.
I look pretty funny in this picture, but I had a lot of fun playing with this little guy.
This time Daddy's holding it. Love you, Debo

5 years and Counting

2008-07-26T09:07:00.001-07:00

Happy Anniversary Jill and Neil. Congrats on 5 years. I hope that you have a wonderful day together.

Love you guys.

The snake woman

2008-07-25T18:36:00.001-07:00

So we see snakes in our yard every now and then. Wayne was changing out some of the water in his pond and this little guy was trapped with the water level being too low for him to escape. So I caught him in the net and played with him a bit and then let him go.

I miss my mommy

2008-07-21T20:12:00.000-07:00

Im in California. Aunt Jill is it o.k. if I COME on Lucy's Birthday.

Jed and his main squeeze (and stepson)

2008-07-21T16:47:00.000-07:00

I told ya'll that I'd post a picture of Jed and his wife, here it is. He's changed so much, don't you think? Anyway, it was a really fun reception, wish more of you could have been there.

Navajo Bridge

2008-07-21T15:11:00.000-07:00

We also stopped at Navajo Bridge. It is very beautiful to look at. Amazing a bridge can span such a distance. Very awesome!

2008-07-21T15:07:00.000-07:00

We stopped at a roadside market, and met this Navajo woman. Turned out she was Frank Black's daughter. She told me all about Navajo Springs, how the homes have deteriorated and are now in the process of being renovated. It was sad to see another one of my childhood homes not even be close to what I remember as a child. Such is time.

2008-07-21T15:01:00.000-07:00

It was on this sand dune that I was stung by a scorpion as a child. It was likely just under a layer of sand, and I was in it's environment. I of course survived. It was close to this stretch of road known as the big cut. I know you know how it got it's name.

Glen Canyon Dam

2008-07-21T14:58:00.000-07:00

I took Wayne to see the dam, it is pretty spectacular to look at this massive dam, and think of all the water it holds back. The water looks so lovely, doesn't it?

Our home in Page?

2008-07-21T14:50:00.000-07:00

I just couldn't believe the paint job... what would John Bowman say about this? It's just not the same, no lawn, but at least two live trees in front. Page is still beautiful, but not the same Page I knew as a child.

Visiting Sue's grave

2008-07-21T14:45:00.000-07:00

Here I am by Sue's grave. Next year she will have been gone for twenty years. I still miss her so much. She was an extraordinary woman, sister, and best friend. It's been too long since I've been here, I will try to visit more often.

Everett Rolling Over

2008-07-18T08:30:00.000-07:00

Here is a video of Everett rolling over. Sorry that it is long. Of course he wasn't wanting to roll over on my time line. I think that it is worth the wait. Cael is also running and jumping in the background of the video. You even get to hear him give a little shout during it. He also climbs unto my lap at one point, so the camera gets a little shaky. Sorry if it make anyone sea sick.
I love and miss you guys.

P.S. Should I just make the Christian Kiddos into the Turner Tots because no one else seems to post on here but me. I know that Leisa and Jill have their own family blogs, but what is up with everyone else?!?!

2008-07-09T22:19:00.000-07:00

Today the boys had their 3 years and 4 months physical. I know Everett's is early, but it was either 11 days early or a month late. So we chose the earlier appointment.

Cael is 36.5 inches tall and 42 pounds. That puts him in the 50% in height and 90% in weight.

Everett is 24 inches tall and 14 pounds. That puts him in the 75% in height. I don't know what the % was for the weight, but Dr. Hansen said that it was on the smaller side for his age. Everett got 4 shots today and took them like a champ. He also had to take an anti-diarrhea orally. He loves to eat and he didn't spill a drop of it. The nurse was very impressed.

So, I've got a line backer and a string bean.

Nap Time

2008-07-09T22:07:00.000-07:00

So, on Sundays I always make Cael wait to take his nap during Sacrament. We leave for church a little early and drive around until he falls asleep than transfer him into the building. But this Sunday I couldn't stop him. He came into the bathroom when I was getting ready and was wanting me to lay him down. I wasn't going to let him. He left the room fussing. Five minutes later I went to find him because he was being too quiet. This is what I found. He was snoring in Grampy's chair. He would have gone into the bedroom, but Everett was crying in his crib. Bonnie put the remote there to show how he learned to sleep in the chair from Grampy. We find Grampy sleeping in his chair all the time. He will be talking to us and than asleep in the matter of a few minutes.

Adam's Birthday

2008-07-09T21:48:00.000-07:00

I know that I have been really bad at blogging lately. Sorry. Update for the past two plus weeks. For Adam's birthday he got Rock Band. It is so fun. I had to take pictures of Adam and Nolan playing. I don't play the instruments, but I sing along. It will be fun to play with a group of people. Thank you all for the calls, cards, and gifts for Adam. We love you guys.

P.S. Everett was really excited to watch Rock Band.

Happy Birthday Adam!

2008-06-29T17:13:00.001-07:00

Hope your day at Disneyland was fun! Happy birthday! I love this picture of Adam as it shows a tender moment with Cael and Honey. I think he's happy spending time with the little men! Twenty six years old, can you believe it? Anyway, I'm running late, but I haven't forgotten. Love you Turner Family!

What Trouble Can He Get Into Now?

2008-06-24T13:30:00.001-07:00

We got Everett a new swing, but Cael thinks it is his very own t.v. chair. He is so cute with it, that it is hard to be upset at him. This isn't the really reason for this post.

We had to put an alarm on the sliding back door because he learned how to unlock and open the door. In the one day before we put the alarm up, he was outside unnoticed three times. The third time he was standing next to the pool throwing things in it, a shovel and two 1-gallon buckets of paint. He still gets outside, but the alarm goes off within 5 seconds and than I get to chase him outside.

And the sad story is of a lost engagement ring. On Sat. I had a soccer game. I took my jewelery off and left it on the bathroom counter far enough back that he couldn't reach it......or so I thought. When I got home from the game Adam said how he had to go fishing in the toilet. Contact solution, Abeeva, dental floss, a penny, my diamond earrings, and my necklace. I was shocked and said so you had to fish out all my jewelery; earrings, necklace, and rings? Adam gets a weird look on his face, RINGS?!? So, I run into the bathroom and stick my hand in the toilet, hoping to feel a ring still hanging out at the bottom. NOPE! Adam comes in and tells me that the toilet has already been flushed still he pulled everything out. Oh my gosh. I'm in shock. These are Bonnie's moms rings. I started to cry and started looking everywhere else in the bathroom hoping that they didn't end up in the sewer. I was so glad to see that Cael atleast dropped one of my rings on the floor behind the toilet. So another 20 minutes of looking and no sign of the engagement ring. It is hanging out with the dead fishes that get flushed. So, now we have to keep our bathroom locked at all times because we don't want anything else to join my ring in the sewer.

Summer is Here

2008-06-24T08:53:00.001-07:00

Everett's first dip in the pool. He liked putting his feet in, but didn't like it when Adam took him in all the way. I think he'll like it more now that we are going in more often.

Cael and Honey playing on the steps. She likes the pool just as much as he does.

Adam and Cael jumping into the pool.

And again.

Cael riding the body board. He loves the pool so much.

3 Months Old

2008-06-24T08:42:00.000-07:00

I can't believe Everett is already 3 months old. He is growing way too fast. We went to the Padres game and he was a champ. He slept most of the time and didn't even wake up when the crowd was cheering when the Padres took the lead. Adam was worried that he was going to fuss and cry the whole time, but Everett proved him wrong. It was a very fun night, but I forgot my camera. I was so bummed. I love the new addition to our family.

Families are like butt checks ...

2008-06-18T15:58:00.000-07:00

Poop might seperate them but they always come back together!

Thanks Bonnie ... this totally cracked me up!

Disneyland Pictures

2008-06-11T13:32:00.000-07:00

These are the pictures we took at Disneyland last weekend. I only pulled out my camera once and so all of my pictures are from the carousel. Cael really enjoyed it after about 30 seconds. Everett just chilled in the sling most of the day. I was one sweaty girl by the end of the day. 2x the body heat, not so fun. Again.....we wish that you all could have been there too. We are still planning on going on Adam's birthday if anyone is interested.

Pictures of Cael's Birthday

2008-06-11T13:17:00.000-07:00

Here is Cael's Birthday cake at the Galyan's house. He really didn't like it at first, but he enjoyed eating it. Thanks Jill and Gaye, it was so yummy.

Here is Cael opening some presents. This is a Backyardigans CD. You can't tell that he is really excited about it can you?

Looking at his CD some more.

Getting ready to blow out the candles.

His Madagascar cake. He is so cute with this figures now. He carries them around with him. He bathes with them and always want them to come with us in the car.

Cael had a very good birthday and we can't believe that he is already 3. Thank you all for your presents and cards. We love you all and wish that we could spend every birthday together.

Happy Birthday Cael

2008-06-07T11:04:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday dear Cael Christian Turner. Happy Birthday to you.
I miss jumping on the trampoline with you and landing in the foam pit.
and sledding. Let's do it again soon. Sure do love you. I can't believe you are the big 3. Wow! XOXOXO :) Auntie Leisa

Which Princess Are You?

2008-06-05T15:52:00.001-07:00

You Are Snow White!

Pure and trusting. You are a gentle soul who can get along with just about anyone. Everyone you meet instantly falls in love with you. How can they resist? You have a pure, lovable nature that's irresistable. Just don't trust everyone who comes across your path.

Which Disney Princess Are You?

Honolulu Marathon

2008-06-04T10:00:00.001-07:00

Well I know that it's been a while since I've posted anything on the blog so I guess it's my turn for an update. So I've been thinking for a long time that I've always wanted to do a marathon. So I decided that I'm going to run in the Honolulu Marathon in December. I started training yesterday. I found this marathon workout schedule online, it was a schedule for 37 weeks but I only have 28 weeks so that's where I'm going to start. So yesterday I ran 6 miles and today I have to run 5 mile, and for the week I have to run 24. I'm really excited to do this and I'm glad that I'll have something to push me to stay in good shape. But Im also announcing this which means you all have to occasionally check up on me to make sure that I'm staying on track. I'm not looking to win or anything and I don't want to just see if I can just survive the 26.2 miles, I want to enjoy it and feel good throughout it. Wish me luck.
I am Bo

A Memorial Day Surprise

2008-05-27T09:04:00.000-07:00

So we had a very memorial day in our house. Both of my boys learned new skills.
Cael FINALLY learned how to suck through a straw. Yay.
Everett learned how to roll over from his belly to his back. I can't believe that he is already doing this. He is growing up way too fast.

2 Months Old

2008-05-20T14:15:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of Everett as a 2 month old, mostly smiling and flirting. I also wanted you guys to see a shot of his huge feet.

He is smiling more and more and he tracks very well. He likes to babble too. I love when he talks to me when he is happy and full. He is starting to be able to put himself to sleep in his crib, but that all depends on the day.

Everett has a doctors appointment tomorrow, so I will post his stats when we get home. I think that he is pretty big for his age. I think he is 12-13 pounds. He is getting nice rolls on his arms and legs. I love that.

Now for his stats.
He is 12 pounds 7 ounces and 23 inches long. That puts him in the 75% for his age and sex. Dr. Hansen said that his lungs are even better than that.

announcement

2008-05-20T14:07:00.000-07:00

Yes I will mail you one but I wanted to know what you guys thought ... how do you like these?

Oh and Beki ... did you send yours yet? You better - we used all that paper and ink!!!

Everett Smiling?!?

2008-05-13T14:33:00.000-07:00

Here are some attempts of Everett smiling. The best picture is blurry of course. But you can tell how cute it was.
I love you guys.

Leisa is 30

2008-05-13T14:09:00.001-07:00

Leisa helping coach Ry's game.

Proud Auntie showing off Everett.

Getting ready to leave. Do you like my cold sore?

One last picture.

Leisa and Everett napping.

Here are some pictures from our weekend with Leisa, Scott, Ry, and Devin. I didn't take enough pictures, as usual. But I love the ones that I did get. It went by way to fast, but I'm glad that Everett and I were able to spend that time up there. I sure do hate that my Seattle family lives so far away. We all just need to move closer. REALLY!!! We all do need to live closer.

I love and miss you all.

To all the mothers

2008-05-11T11:45:00.000-07:00

Before I was a Mom-
I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom -
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.
I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom-
I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom-
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put her down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom -
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.

Before I was a Mom -
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.

Happy Mothers Day!

2008-05-11T09:59:00.000-07:00

Happy Mothers Day Mama. We're missing Beki and the Turners, but I liked this picture. Your whole family loves you so much and we're so proud to call you our Mama.

Happy Birthday Leisa

2008-05-10T11:31:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to you!!!

I miss you so much and am so wishin I was in Washington too!

YOUR THIRTY!!!!

Remember this?

2008-05-08T20:55:00.001-07:00

I was birthday shopping for Leisa and found this when I wasn't expecting to ever find it again. I gave my last one away, so I was so so happy to find another one! I love and miss you all so very much!

Mother's Day

2008-05-08T20:42:00.000-07:00

Aren't these beautiful? I came home from school and there was this box on my porch, and these were inside it. They are my favorite, and Leisa remembered (first lady Nancy roses). They smell fabulous, and I thank you Leisa, Scott, Devin and Ry. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Baby Girl Galyan is Here

2008-05-05T16:51:00.000-07:00

Just to let everyone know that Baby Girl Galyan is here.

She was born at 1:37 p.m. Weighing in at 8 pounds 8 ounces and 20 inches long. Neil says that she has dark hair. Once I get pictures I will post them. Papa and Tutu are there to welcome her here. I'm jealous, I wish that I could be there too.

Congrats to the Galyan Family.

2008-05-04T16:16:00.000-07:00

A bra - rated PG-13 ... not intented for younger viewers!

2008-05-03T19:18:00.000-07:00

Ummm ... so I went to three different stores and the biggest size bra that I could find that was close-in-front was a 36D and it barely fits .... ME!!! ( I know to some of you thats not very big but D has never been in my bra vocabulary!) Yeah this is Jill talking - not Leisa or Beki - JILL!!! And I don't even have milk yet - what happened to me this time??? Great, now I am going to be left with even bigger and stretchier baggies when I am done! Boobs = no fun!

Tutu

2008-05-03T19:16:00.000-07:00

You've had a birthday shout hooray
I'd like to sing to you today
One year older and wiser too
Happy Birthday to you!!!

Hope you had a great birthday and had fun at the musical on Thursday. I was thinking about you the whole day! Wish we could have come too.

We love you!

Happy Happy Birthday Tutu!!!

2008-05-03T18:13:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to you (cha cha cha) Happy Birthday to you (cha cha cha) Happy Birthday Dear Tutu, Happy Birthday to you (cha cha cha ooh la la chips and salsa) :) We love you very much and hope you have a very relaxing weekend!

2008-05-03T07:36:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Tutu

Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday dear Tutu
Happy Birthday to You

I'm sorry this is really sad that I've seen you twice in the last six weeks, but this is the most recent picture of you that I have on my computer. I need to be better about carrying around my camera whenever I'm around family. We love you and we hope that you have a wonderful birthday.

Disneyland???

2008-04-30T13:48:00.001-07:00

Beki - when did you say you are going to Disneyland for Adams birthday?

What do you think?

2008-04-27T21:25:00.000-07:00

Letti wanted to know who Everett looks like. When he was first born I thought that he looked like Cael, but I don't think that anymore. When my mom came here she said that she thinks Everett looks like Bo. So, here are pictures of Bo, Cael, and Everett. After seeing the picture of Bo I have to agree . I'm pretty sure that all of the boys are pretty close in age in these pictures. Bo was a few days old, Cael was about a week old, and Everett was 3 or 4 days old.
What does everyone else think?

Turner Boys

2008-04-27T15:49:00.000-07:00

Since no one else is posting lately.....I guess I'll add some recent pictures of the boys. Cael wanted to hold Everett, so he crawled under Everett in the boppy all by himself. It was so cute. I also got some shots of Everett smiling or attempting to.
We love and miss you all.

Why can't we all live closer together?!?

I'm going to see Leisa

2008-04-23T13:04:00.000-07:00

Me and Everett are going to visit Leisa for her 30th Birthday. Yay! I just bought our plane ticket. We are so excited for Everett to meet his Auntie Leisa.

Happy Anniversary!!!!

2008-04-22T04:39:00.000-07:00

So Leisa and Scott celebrated their 7th anniversary yesterday... and I almost forgot. I need to take some pictures of just the two of them, but I loved this family photo. Beautiful family! Love you guys!

26 years and 1 month old

2008-04-21T08:28:00.001-07:00

Here is a picture of me and Everett on my 26th birthday and his 1 month birthday. I can't believe that he is already been here for a whole month. Time is going by too quickly.

I want to thank everyone for my birthday wishes and presents. I love and miss you all tons.

Happy Birthday Jaye, Neil & Beki!!!

2008-04-20T15:32:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Mom/Jaye/Gramma Jaye. Hope you had a great day in Cambria (enjoying the beautiful weather, food, etc). Wish we could've been there. We love you.

Hey Neil/Uncle Neil......You are such a fun Uncle/Brother in Law. We're glad you're a part of our family. We love you.

Happy Birthday sweetie pie. I am sorry I'm not there, but I am in spirit :) CoCo!

Happy Birthday

2008-04-20T15:11:00.000-07:00

Yeah Beki!!!

You are totally following in my footsteps ... when I was 26 I was having my 2nd baby too!

I love you so much and hope you have a fabulous birthday. I am so sorry that we were not able to be there for your BBQ ... if I could I would!

Love you sweetheart!

Happy Birthday Beki!

2008-04-20T07:12:00.001-07:00

Happy 26th Birthday Beki! I can't believe it has been 26 years. I am so proud of you and the wonderful woman you have become. You are such a great Mom and good to your husband, I enjoyed so much the week we spent together. Hope you have a fabulous day. I love you Beki!

Happy Birthday Neilski!

2008-04-19T10:34:00.000-07:00

I thought I would just share one of my favorite stories of Neilski. He was out being a surfer dude and had a tune in his head and was whistling and kept getting these funny looks from the other surfer dudes. So he asks Jill when he gets home what the tune was... it was lullabye! I know Neils' whole world has been turned upside down in a wonderful way. So happy birthday Neilski! Love you!

Happy Birthday Neil

2008-04-19T09:01:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday Dear Neil
Happy Birthday to You

So, you are turning 29 for the first time? We hope that you are having a wonderful day.

I got a call from Cael and Everett and they asked me to do this:

2008-04-14T16:26:00.000-07:00

Flash back Friday

2008-04-11T07:50:00.000-07:00

I don't know why mine is the different one - I can't find the one like yours but anyway I thought I would make you all laugh today! I like how Bo looks like Jim Carrey and Leisa looks like that lady on Top Gun and Beki looks like Blossum (sp?) and I look like the lady on Sinfield.

Addy Lynn

2008-04-02T13:58:00.000-07:00

We had a quick ultrasound on Monday just to make sure that the placenta previa was gone and she printed me a pic of the baby looking at the camera and I thought I would share. 5 more weeks to go. The Dr. said she will schedule it for either the 5th or the 7th of May! Yay!For the ultrasound challenged - I made a cheat sheet to help make out what you are seeing - study this and then look back to the regular one!

P.S. The Dr. thinks she looks like Lucy.
P.S.S. I only gained 6 pounds this month!!! Now I am up to 41 lbs - do you think that I can keep it under 55 ... I still have 5 weeks to go!

Spam on the blog

2008-04-01T14:02:00.000-07:00

We received a spam comment and so I am going to change the settings a bit ... you will now have to do a word verification when posting a comment as to make sure you are a real person and not a machine! I had to do the same thing to my Galyan Gang. Love ya guys!

2008-03-31T20:15:00.001-07:00

Why hasn't Everett's birthday been added to our calendar yet Jill? I don't know how to do it.

I love you guys.

This Week

2008-03-29T20:32:00.000-07:00

Turner week in review. Not in order. Sorry.

Cael loving on Everett.

Kisses!

Everett one week old. I took this myself while he was snoozing away. Do you like my big rack?

Cael finding Easter eggs.

He was so proud of himself.

I just want to thank everyone for being so nice and helpful to me this week. I love you all so much.