Another baby - 6 more weeks.

Well it has been quite some time (almost a year!) since we have updated this blog. To be honest I am probably being optimistic starting to write here again considering how much busier life will be with two. Our second baby is due July 22nd - just 6 weeks away. I am counting down the days!

We still have quite a bit to do (especially at work) so we are happy for the time but anxious to meet the little one.

We don't know if its a boy or a girl and don't have names yet (although we have some ideas). This naming thing is hard!

Turner is very excited and gets mad sometimes about not being able to hold 'Turner's baby'. Hopefully he will be this excited after the baby comes!

Here is my favorite ultrasound photo... its lips. Not sure if you can see it but I love it.

Walking!

Turner has decided to take off! We were in no rush to see him walk but now that he is ITS SO EXCITING!!! I cant believe how cute he is strutting along. He has added quite a few words to his vocabulary including 'Hi Minni' (Minni is one of our puppies). It is hard to believe he is a toddler now, that is just crazy. Turner continues to be super happy and laid back enjoying almost everything. As always he is so much fun and makes our lives so rich.

Turner Turns 1!

Happy Birthday Turner! Turner's first birthday was December 4th and we had a BIG party on December 5th. It was great. Turner got a big ball-pit from us and that was a big hit at the party... soon after he got his present he learned (and says at least 80 times a day!) the word 'ball'.

When Turner got his cake he immediately put his hands in it and put his hands in his eyes. Then we had to evacuate a screaming Turner from his high-chair, wash him off and try again! The second time around was much much better and he really liked it. Because I didnt want him to get any more frosting in his eyes I gave him a spoon and he ate his cake like such a little gentleman.

Turner had quite the audience!

On the day of his birthday we went shopping and Turner found the 'ball' pit at the store! He just cant get enough!

As of today he is standing a lot - but still not quite walking. He says a bunch of words including his favorites of the week 'ball' , 'shoe' and 'tree' (learned shortly after our Christmas tree was put up :). We are gearing up for a great family Christmas and hope to be a little more on top of the postings! Funny how you have less time with a 1 year old than with a newborn (and with a newborn you swear you dont have time for anything!)

Its been a truly amazing year, we are so blessed and grateful that our amazing son is happy and healthy. He makes us laugh every day and on his first birthday we just cant believe how fast the year went by - everyone tells you it goes to fast and you dont believe them until you blink and the first year is gone!

11 Months!

Wow time flies! We cannot believe that we are just weeks away from Turner's first birthday. It has been such a fun ride. Turner started his life as a bit of a fuss-monster but has grown into one of the happiest little boys I have ever met. Just looking at him the right way elicits a laugh and I wonder if his cheeks ever get sore from smiling so much! He is such a joy.

He is almost walking, standing for a few seconds at a time, but still hesitant to actually take a step. He has learned a few words (Not Mommy yet!!) but loves to say 'uh-oh' whenever anyone drops anything (including himself and of course he has realized this is such a fun game!). He also says 'hot' for the fire place (the big no-no at our house). He says 'nigh-nigh' when he is sleepy and his favorite word is 'hiiiiii' whenever anyone comes into a room.

Brian has taught him how to 'throw' and 'catch' a ball and they sit around bouncing the ball to each other. This makes Turner put on his concentrating face - see left, two bottom teeth out, and then laugh. He also says 'ball' which really comes out as 'booouy!'. We get a kick out of that.

Turner has become a champion sleeper (thank you baby-whisperer!) but still doesn’t love to nap (already down to one 1 1/2 hour nap a day!).

We are having so much fun and enjoying every second. We hope to get him on skis this year (even in the back yard) and are looking forward to his first Christmas.

Turner 10 Months in the backyard.

Turner & the lemon! Hilarious.