Saturday in the Park

We had a great Saturday, enjoying the warm weather and picnicing on Lake Peachtree (notice Parker -- he's a little too stressed, don't you think?!)

Officially Three and a Peachtree City Girl

I bet you didn't know that -- in order to be "officially" three, one MUST have cupcakes with and go for a golf cart ride with her TRIPLET BOY neighbors.

Thomas and I waved goodbye today (the first of many) as our three year old rode off into the sunset with her three handsome buddies next door. (Thankfully, their sweet mom chaperoned and was a great driver!).

We are glad to report, too, that Turner has been indoctrinated into the anomaly that is Peachtree City by riding around town in a golf cart. She was very proud and said that "next time, mom, you can go."

Grins and Giggles

A Spoon Full of Sugar...

The Letter "T"
Curious George Pancake Supper

Turner Original

So, we've been cooped up in the house all week (for those who know me, my biggest nightmare!). Turner has her usual winter "thing," complete with fever and nasty chest cough. I've vowed to stay inside and get her better, so we can enjoy her birthday.


Today, I pulled out all the stops: We did "math," worked on our numbers, cut pictures that started with the letter "T" out of magazines (warning: if your child ever picks "O" for this project, steer them in another direction!), painted, read, Leap frogged, baked, made home movies and even had a Curious George pancake supper (something I had planned to do on her birthday but had to pull out of the bag 'o tricks early in order to get some food in her).


I am officially out of creative ideas, so say a little prayer for me tonight...that tomorrow will be a healthy day!

Three's a Charm

On the eve of my firstborn's third birthday, it seems appropriate to reflect on our amazing journey.

Turner, you came into the world on a much-anticipated Saturday night and have been delighting us (and outwitting us!) ever since. You have blossomed over the past three years into this amazing little person.

Your language skills are incredible. You love life. You like to go, and most days start with, "Mom, where are we going today?" At tuck-in time, your favorite thing is for us to recap our adventures of the day --"Tell me about our long day," you always ask excitedly.

You are very sensitive to peoples' emotions, showing great concern for others. You love a "plan" (wonder where you got that?!), you love people, love to read, jump, play soccer, eat a good snack. You love your family, love to sing, love to do art projects and love your school and Bible lessons.

You had a big year this year: moving to Georgia, starting a new preschool, becoming a big sister...all of which you handled with extreme grace and adaptability. All this -- on top of the usual two-year old milestones, such as getting a big girl bed and learning to go potty.

When you decide to do something, you never look back. (YOU have to decide, though! You aren't going to let Daddy or me decide for you.) Perhaps a little independent? Yep. You know what they say about apples and trees, don't you?! You got a BIG DOSE from both sides.

Turner, we don't like you. We don't love you. We ADORE you. And we do not know what we'd do without you. You fill our hearts with joy and our lives with fun. Happy Birthday Eve, sweet little girl!

Parker Pooh!

Winter Wonderland!

Turner's snowman, named "Colapetum"

We had a fun surprise today! It snowed! A lot! The fun started with Daddy collecting some fresh snow for a snow "treat," complete with cherry flavored Pedialite (creative, huh?!). Turner loved it and even saved some to share with Mommy in the freezer.

Then, we went outside to make snow angels and a snowman, and we even had a snowball fight with our favorite Triplet Boy neighbors.

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!