T-U-R-N-E-R!

The Turners
We had the privilege of driving to Sumter for a visit with our Grandy Turner recently. My Turner was thrilled to go back to "Grandy's apartment" and repeatedly asked if we could stay in our "own apartment" when we saw her.

It was so fun to be there and watch both kids love on her. We topped off the visit with our traditional trip to IHOP. Waffles all around! :)

We love our Grandy!

Turner's Twin?

Today after rest time, Turner and I were lying in bed talking...

She said, "Mom, you're not going to believe this! I forgot to tell you. Did you know that there is another girl with my SAME name at preschool?"

"No -- Really? With your same exact name?"

"Yeah, with my SAME name! I could not believe it. Last year at Lunch Bunch, the teacher would read off the names from that little notebook thingy, and she would call for a 'Turner JER-RARD!' Someone has my same name!"

"Did you see her? What did you do?"

"Well, I didn't do anything, and I never met her. But, when they were done with the list, Mrs. Jackson would come over and tell me to sit down every time."

...I tried to gently explain to Turner that some people pronounced our name as JER-RARD and that I thought maybe -- JUST MAYBE -- they were meaning to say "GRR-RARD."

Hmmm...she still doesn't buy it and is thoroughly convinced she has a name twin at PTCUMC Preschool!

(Sorry, child, I hate to tell you that they broke the mold, and YOU are definitely the ONLY Turner Guerard this world can handle!)

Recovering Toilet Brush Wielder!

Much to my dismay, Parker was proudly wielding the toilet brush the other morning . As soon as I noticed his latest plaything of choice, I quickly scolded him, saying "Parker, NO. We do not play with the toilet brush. It's yucky!"

Turner jumped right in and said, "Parker, listen to Mommy on that one...believe me...I used to do that. But, I gave up doing that... thank goodness."

I love you, my precious toilet brush man and my sweet "recovering" toilet brush wielding daughter!

Conway Cousins!

Two celebrities came to PTC today, and one of their biggest fans, Turner Guerard, was in hog heaven! Claire and Caroline rode down from Social Circle, where they were visiting their grandparents, today. What a treat to get to play, eat and swim with them! You can't tell from this picture, but Turner was beside herself, because they all wore polka dotted bathing suits! :)

Thanks, girls and Jenny, for making the trip down south! It was a wonderful day!

Make new friends, but keep the old...

Turner and Abby

The three girls on our nature walk

Pretty, pretty princesses

Movie night! Parker even participated and thought he was BIG stuff

Buds!


Last weekend, my friend of more than 20 years (ok, I am officially OLD to have a friend of TWO decades) came to visit with her three kids. Turner is right in the middle of her girls, and Parker is four months older than Tyler. The girls had spend-the-nights both nights in Turner's room and all played really nicely together. It was so neat that they picked up right where they left off when we moved from SC.

Thanks, Creech family, for braving I-20...and Emily, for a very special lifetime friendship that we are sharing with our children!

Soccer Camp

Wacky Wiley Wednesday!

(Wacky hair and a crazy shirt)!

Fancy Ball

Coach Craig and his team

BUDS!

Sweet Friends!
Snack Buddies
Soccer girl

Mommy even had to participate on the last day

The big and little dribblers

Turner and her buddies had a blast at soccer camp last week...and so did the little siblings (who had their very own mini soccer balls on the sidelines)! Even though she got a blister on her foot the very first day (boo!), she didn't want to miss out on all the fun Coach Craig created each morning.

Her favorite game was "What time is it, Mr. Wolf?"

I will say that I had better practice putting on shin guards, socks and shoes before soccer starts in the fall! It is quite a process and -- with blisters -- can be quite painful for both mother and child! :)

MOO-VING into a Family Tradition

July 2008
August 2009

July 2010

July 2010

Today was Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-A! It also happens to be the second anniversary of Thomas' job offer with Chick-fil-A, so it holds a special place in our hearts.

Anyway, we got together with some of our bovine buddies and made costumes and got free lunch! It was lots of fun!