Weeeeeeee --- he got brave and went down the slide.
I think he was pretty proud of himself.
Turner was trying to get Maggie out of the way. 
Here we go again!!!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
4th of July (Part 1)
To start off the long weekend we stayed around the house and played outside all day long. We got out the little pool and finally got Turner back in it. He and Maggie crashed a while back and he has been very hesitant to get back in it. He loved it once he got in. We rode the tricycle, swam, ate popsicles and just had good quality time together! That night we went to a play. The kids stayed home with a sitter. I think they had a great time. Mom, Dad, La La, Mary Gail and I went to the play. We went to dinner at Bohemia before the play and dinner was great. The play on the other hand was just ok. It was fun to get out and do something different though. When we got home Allison had Turner in bed and Maggie and her were watching a movie. It was a great start to a wonderful weekend.
Weeeeeeee --- he got brave and went down the slide.
I think he was pretty proud of himself.
Turner was trying to get Maggie out of the way.
Here we go again!!!
Weeeeeeee --- he got brave and went down the slide. I think he was pretty proud of himself. Turner was trying to get Maggie out of the way. Here we go again!!! 
Saturday, July 9, 2011
I'm with Miller!
It was a very sad situation and very sad but necessary visit to Fayetteville. Thursday June 23, 2011 Miller McNeil Woodruff went to heaven. I was on my way to a meeting when I read the news. It was an absolutely heartbreaking situation. Millers mom is a great friend and one of my best friends all my life. The funeral was on Tuesday and and I knew that there was no way that I could make it and then get back to Dallas. So I decided to leave Friday night after my meeting and head to Hope. Saturday morning I got up and headed to Fayetteville. I stayed with Erin, Wes and Finley. I was excited to get to meet Finley for the first time.
We had lunch with Sarah and her family. I don't think I have seen her in about 10 years. It was great to get to meet her children. After lunch we went home, chatted for a while and then decided we could all use a nap. We went over to Meredith's later that afternoon. It was really good to see her, Patrick and Cole. We all shared a glass of wine and Meredith shared Millers story with us. It was heartbreaking. I was so proud of Meredith --- she was so strong. Erin and I took turns playing with Cole and he showed us his room. I really am so glad that I didn't wait to see Meredith. What a special friend. We went and got Wes and Finley and had dinner together.
Sunday morning I got up bright and early and headed home to get my two kiddos. It was a very quick visit but worth every minute.
Me and Finley
Erin and I with our "I'm with Miller" hats on. Meredith's dad Buddy designed these hats that have been distributed across the United States. Miller really touched so many people in his few months here with us.
We had lunch with Sarah and her family. I don't think I have seen her in about 10 years. It was great to get to meet her children. After lunch we went home, chatted for a while and then decided we could all use a nap. We went over to Meredith's later that afternoon. It was really good to see her, Patrick and Cole. We all shared a glass of wine and Meredith shared Millers story with us. It was heartbreaking. I was so proud of Meredith --- she was so strong. Erin and I took turns playing with Cole and he showed us his room. I really am so glad that I didn't wait to see Meredith. What a special friend. We went and got Wes and Finley and had dinner together.
Sunday morning I got up bright and early and headed home to get my two kiddos. It was a very quick visit but worth every minute.
Me and Finley
Erin and I with our "I'm with Miller" hats on. Meredith's dad Buddy designed these hats that have been distributed across the United States. Miller really touched so many people in his few months here with us. Fathers Day 2011
Father's Day 2011 was pretty low key around our house. We had just gotten back from the wedding and were pretty tired. Dad and I went to church together that morning and Mom and the kids stayed at home and just played. We gave Dad a book that we made with pictures. I love making those books and its lots of fun to go back and look at old pictures. The pictures I posted were a few that I included of Poppy and the kids.
Happy Fathers Day Poppy! You are the best Dad and Poppy we could ever ask for. I appreciate all that you do for me and my kiddos. I love you so much!!!
Happy Fathers Day Poppy! You are the best Dad and Poppy we could ever ask for. I appreciate all that you do for me and my kiddos. I love you so much!!!
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Megan and Logan's Wedding
We went to Covington, TN a few weeks ago to be with Megan for her wedding weekend. She had a lovely outdoor rose garden wedding. We stayed with Patti for the weekend. We got there early and got to go out to Aunt Ellen'sand see the wedding site where they were all working hard to set up for the following day. After lunch out at Ellen'swe went to visit Bobby and Shirley. Maggie really enjoyed showing off all her new tricks. She loved sitting with Bobby and talking. We had a babysitter come to Patti's and play with the kids while we went to the rehearsal dinner. It was very special and Sarah gave a great toast to her sister. Afterwards lots of Megan's friends came over to watch her open presents.
Mom and Patti got up early to go and set the tables with all the family china, silver and crystal on the morning of the wedding. The kids and I slept in a little bit(7:30 am). The wedding was at 11:00 so we had to get up get everyone bathed and dressed. We got ready and took a few pictures on the porch and then headed to Ellen's. We got to go and see Megan and she looked beautiful! The entire wedding was just perfect. Very small, intimate and beautiful. We had a brunch after the ceremony under the tents. If I could have turned down the temperature outside a little bit and added a little breeze it would have been great!!! We had a great time at the wedding. We headed back to Patti's to pack up and head home to Hot Springs.
Turner over at Shirley and Bobby's
Sarah, Forrest, and Megan
Megan and I at the rehearsal dinner
Sarah giving her toast
Maggie and Patti
Patti has a a great porch for pictures.
Sweet little man
This is so out of order but I was not able to move it. This was as we were leaving the wedding. A very tired Turner.
The crew - I had not seen Forrest in 15 years at least. It was great to all get together again!
A little lip gloss from the bride.
Mom and Patti - they were best friends growing up. I wish we all lived closer to each other. Its always fun when we get together.
Mom, Turner and Megan's grandmother.
Dawson, Maggie and Turner.
Leaving after the ceremony! A very cute couple.
Mom and Patti got up early to go and set the tables with all the family china, silver and crystal on the morning of the wedding. The kids and I slept in a little bit(7:30 am). The wedding was at 11:00 so we had to get up get everyone bathed and dressed. We got ready and took a few pictures on the porch and then headed to Ellen's. We got to go and see Megan and she looked beautiful! The entire wedding was just perfect. Very small, intimate and beautiful. We had a brunch after the ceremony under the tents. If I could have turned down the temperature outside a little bit and added a little breeze it would have been great!!! We had a great time at the wedding. We headed back to Patti's to pack up and head home to Hot Springs.
Turner over at Shirley and Bobby's
Sarah, Forrest, and Megan
Megan and I at the rehearsal dinner
Sarah giving her toast
Maggie and Patti
Patti has a a great porch for pictures.
Sweet little man
This is so out of order but I was not able to move it. This was as we were leaving the wedding. A very tired Turner.
The crew - I had not seen Forrest in 15 years at least. It was great to all get together again!
A little lip gloss from the bride.
Mom and Patti - they were best friends growing up. I wish we all lived closer to each other. Its always fun when we get together.
Mom, Turner and Megan's grandmother.
Dawson, Maggie and Turner. 
Leaving after the ceremony! A very cute couple.Tuesday, June 28, 2011
18 Months Old
18 months has come and gone so fast. He is just growing up before my eyes. Turner is such a sweet, loving little boy. He does have his moments of pay back for Maggie. Sorry Maggie --- I told you he was going to grow up one day. When we went for our 18 month check up he weighed 27 lbs (75%) and 32 3/4" (75%). He is a solid little boy and he loves to be held. I am getting stronger by carrying him around all the time.
He started walking at 17 months. He started taking steps around Easter and from then he just took off. He is doing great and not really falling a whole lot.
He has 6 teeth. He has all 4 molars and his top front 2 are coming in. He likes to do things in his own time. When he smiles real big it looks like he is missing his partial. All you see is gums and two molars. He is still a doll even with no teeth.
He loves to eat. He will just about eat anything. One of his favorites is a PB&J. Both of my kids love them and it is such an easy lunch to pack for school. He loves hot dogs, bread, strawberries, blueberries, eggs, pancakes, broccoli, beans of any type, just about any types of meat. He loves his milk! He is a milk drinker and will also drink water. When he gets juice he thinks he is in heaven!
He doesn't say many words. He can say momma, mag, wa wa (he uses that word for milk and water), bye bye,cheese (for pictures), thank you ( he has said it a few times but he signs it more often), he said something the other day for pop pop (pacifier) and Mimi said he said baby yesterday. That is the area that my doctor is most concerned about. I believe that he will start when he wants too. He signs a little and points and grunts more than anything. He rubs his little fingers together for his lovie. We are working on more and more words. Maggie and I just need to stop giving in to his grunts and pointing.
He is still sleeping like a charm! He goes down between 7 and 7:30 and I don't hear a peep from him until between 7:15 and 7:30am. He wakes up before then but he plays in his bed and occupies himself for a while. He still takes 2 naps a day some days and others he takes just one long nap. He is very easy to lay down. I ask him to go find pop pop and lovie and he will go get them. When I pick him up to go to his room he starts waving to whoever is in the room. I lay him down and he blows me a kiss. He is so different from his sister.
He loves to play with Maggie but we are having to work hard on sharing and not throwing. If he gets frustrated or angry he will throw whatever is in his hands at you. We loves to play outside and swing, swim, or play with the balls. He doesn't play alone very often but when he does he is taking care of business.
Turner you are growing up so fast but I love every moment and every day I spend with you. You are a little doll. I hope you are always as sweet as you are today! I love you with all my heart.
At the Dr's office for his 18 month check up.
They had to eat a snack to keep them occupied while we waited.
Oh how I love that smile!!! He has started saying "cheese" when I take a picture.
He was messy from dinner but he was just so happy!
He started walking at 17 months. He started taking steps around Easter and from then he just took off. He is doing great and not really falling a whole lot.
He has 6 teeth. He has all 4 molars and his top front 2 are coming in. He likes to do things in his own time. When he smiles real big it looks like he is missing his partial. All you see is gums and two molars. He is still a doll even with no teeth.
He loves to eat. He will just about eat anything. One of his favorites is a PB&J. Both of my kids love them and it is such an easy lunch to pack for school. He loves hot dogs, bread, strawberries, blueberries, eggs, pancakes, broccoli, beans of any type, just about any types of meat. He loves his milk! He is a milk drinker and will also drink water. When he gets juice he thinks he is in heaven!
He doesn't say many words. He can say momma, mag, wa wa (he uses that word for milk and water), bye bye,cheese (for pictures), thank you ( he has said it a few times but he signs it more often), he said something the other day for pop pop (pacifier) and Mimi said he said baby yesterday. That is the area that my doctor is most concerned about. I believe that he will start when he wants too. He signs a little and points and grunts more than anything. He rubs his little fingers together for his lovie. We are working on more and more words. Maggie and I just need to stop giving in to his grunts and pointing.
He is still sleeping like a charm! He goes down between 7 and 7:30 and I don't hear a peep from him until between 7:15 and 7:30am. He wakes up before then but he plays in his bed and occupies himself for a while. He still takes 2 naps a day some days and others he takes just one long nap. He is very easy to lay down. I ask him to go find pop pop and lovie and he will go get them. When I pick him up to go to his room he starts waving to whoever is in the room. I lay him down and he blows me a kiss. He is so different from his sister.
He loves to play with Maggie but we are having to work hard on sharing and not throwing. If he gets frustrated or angry he will throw whatever is in his hands at you. We loves to play outside and swing, swim, or play with the balls. He doesn't play alone very often but when he does he is taking care of business.
Turner you are growing up so fast but I love every moment and every day I spend with you. You are a little doll. I hope you are always as sweet as you are today! I love you with all my heart.
At the Dr's office for his 18 month check up.
They had to eat a snack to keep them occupied while we waited. 
Oh how I love that smile!!! He has started saying "cheese" when I take a picture.
He was messy from dinner but he was just so happy!Monday, June 27, 2011
Swimming Lessons
Maggie took swimming lessons again this year from Ms. Harriett. She is just wonderful. Maggie did great last year and so I knew she would love it this year. You are not allowed to stay and watch. You drop them off and then leave for the 45 minute lesson and on the last day you can stay and watch them perform. By the end of the first week they are jumping off the diving board. If you know Maggie she has very little fear -- which is another reason we are taking lessons. Maggie's friend McKenlie was in her class so it was lots of fun to get to swim with a friend that you already know. She did great this year! I am so proud of you Maggie!
Waiting her turn
Her little class listening to Ms. Harriett
Swim Maggie Swim
There she goes -- always excited to jump in the water.
Learning how to hold on to the wall and get to the steps.
Backfloat
There she goes off the diving board.
and then swimming to the steps.
Great friends -- Maggie and McKenlie
Mimi came to watch Maggie perform. She was so thoughtful and even brought me a fan to keep me cool. Thanks Mimi!
Waiting her turn
Her little class listening to Ms. Harriett
Swim Maggie Swim
There she goes -- always excited to jump in the water.
Learning how to hold on to the wall and get to the steps.
Backfloat
There she goes off the diving board.
and then swimming to the steps.
Great friends -- Maggie and McKenlie
Mimi came to watch Maggie perform. She was so thoughtful and even brought me a fan to keep me cool. Thanks Mimi!
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