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Friday, May 30, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Mamie, the boys and their Frankies
My mom made Carter a special quilt when he was a baby and recently she brought over one for Turner too. Carter's blankie is fondly named Frankie or sometimes "Franc" for short. We're waiting to see if Turner's will be called Frankie too - or have a new name. Here's a few pictures of the boys and their frankies and their Mamie!!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Jan 14th Birthday Friends
The other baby in the last post is a special little friend of Turner's. Ava and TW were born on exactly the same day about two hours apart (they were also due to arrive on the same day (1/23) and both Cassie and I were induced a week early)!!! Here's a picture of them from March, and then April! It will be so much to watch them grow together!!!
A couch full of kids.........
The other day I met up with a few friends from college - between the four of us we had 7 children and 2 more on the way (no, this is not an announcement from our family!!). Of course we had to line them all up and try to snap a few photos - they didn't turn out too bad! Conversation was a bit hard to come by that morning, we joked about how much our lives had changed in the past five years!
From left to right: Levi Parker, Ava Isaacson, Claire Isaacson, Turner, Evan Parker, Carter and Savannah Engel!
From left to right: Levi Parker, Ava Isaacson, Claire Isaacson, Turner, Evan Parker, Carter and Savannah Engel!
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
Planting the Garden
One evening last week Todd and Carter planted a garden!
Here's a few pictures of the event!
Carter catching a ride with the garden soil!
The finished product, now we wait and see how the harvest goes!
Here's a few pictures of the event!
Carter catching a ride with the garden soil! 
Laying down the soil.
Good thing he's wearing a diaper, otherwise he'd be showing a little skin!
The observers!
The finished product, now we wait and see how the harvest goes!Monday, May 19, 2008
Nice hair Mamie!!
Last Friday my mom was coming to pick Carter up for the night.
He was very anxious for her arrival (he had his bag packed and was ready to go!),
I told him she was getting her haircut and would be here soon. I told him he should tell her that her hair looked nice when she arrived.
Well, an hour later she arrives and right away he starts grabbing his hair saying "hair, hair", points to mom and says "nice! nice!" - it was so cute!! I couldn't believe he remembered!
He was very anxious for her arrival (he had his bag packed and was ready to go!),
I told him she was getting her haircut and would be here soon. I told him he should tell her that her hair looked nice when she arrived.
Well, an hour later she arrives and right away he starts grabbing his hair saying "hair, hair", points to mom and says "nice! nice!" - it was so cute!! I couldn't believe he remembered!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
4 months old!!!
Today our Tdub is 4 months old!!
What we've observed in him this past month:
- Giggling lots (a very ticklish boy)!
- Constantly drooling!
- Rolling - working on back to front, has mastered front to back!
- Sucking - usually 2 fingers at a time, but we're thinking he's going to be a thumbsucker like his brother - only time will tell!
- Napping (more than 30 minutes - a big WOOHOO from Mommy on that one!)
- Sleeping all night more and more (another WOOHOO!)
- Grabbing - he figured out those hands and now can "play"!
- Observing - he is very aware of his surroundings and very into watching Carter (probably b/c he's so noisy all the time!)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Happy Mother's Day!!!
"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength." Phil. 4:13
When I think of the word, Mom, I can't help but think happy thoughts. I am blessed to have a very loving, encouraging woman as my mom. She has been there for me for my whole life cheering me on encouraging me to press on through the good and bad times and put my faith and trust in God.
As a young girl, I remember her letting me play to my little heart's content - whether it be up in the attic of our old 3 story house with my dolls and barbies or running around the park across the street with all my little friends. I think she sort of spoiled me. She always had fun birthday parties for us and exciting surprises for those long road trips.
As a student, I remember her making sure I did my homework, helping me when needed and encouraging me to "calm down" when I became stressed out about a big test or paper telling me that all I could do was put in the time and do my best. I also remember a few... well ok, quite a few occasions where she would bail me out by driving a forgotten book or homework assignment to school just in the nick of time.
As a jr. high/ high school athlete, I remember her being at every volleyball match, every basketball game, every track meet and every softball game. She also was eager to drive me and the team in the big suburban to every summer camp or league game. And she was always in the bleachers cheering me on. It was her who would remind me to trust in God when the pre-game nerves had me all riled up.
As a college student/athlete (I guess you can call me that for my one year of JV basketball at Wesleyan), I remember mom still coming to all my basketball games - even if it meant driving 3 hours both ways sometimes several times in a week. And usually took time to bring me groceries and other fun stuff while she was in town. I'm pretty sure she even went to the laundrymat for me a time or two! She was quick to email or call me and see how things were doing - yet gave me space as I explored my newly found independence.
As a young working wife, it was Mom who encouraged me to be patient, that my turn to be a mom would come soon enough. It was her who helped me learn the art of serving my husband and putting him first in my life (still working on this one).
Now as a young mom, it is my Mom who has been there for me, to help with the boys, to tell me I'm doing a great job and continually reminding me to look up and put my trust in God.
My mom has given me a great example of loving her husband, loving her children and loving God with all her heart. I only hope that one day I will be as great of a wife and mom as she is. The best thing about mom is that she is no longer just my mom, she is also my friend.
I love you MOM!!!! Thanks for spoiling me and loving on me my whole life and most importantly reminding me to trust in the Lord with all my heart.
When I think of the word, Mom, I can't help but think happy thoughts. I am blessed to have a very loving, encouraging woman as my mom. She has been there for me for my whole life cheering me on encouraging me to press on through the good and bad times and put my faith and trust in God.
As a young girl, I remember her letting me play to my little heart's content - whether it be up in the attic of our old 3 story house with my dolls and barbies or running around the park across the street with all my little friends. I think she sort of spoiled me. She always had fun birthday parties for us and exciting surprises for those long road trips.
As a student, I remember her making sure I did my homework, helping me when needed and encouraging me to "calm down" when I became stressed out about a big test or paper telling me that all I could do was put in the time and do my best. I also remember a few... well ok, quite a few occasions where she would bail me out by driving a forgotten book or homework assignment to school just in the nick of time.
As a jr. high/ high school athlete, I remember her being at every volleyball match, every basketball game, every track meet and every softball game. She also was eager to drive me and the team in the big suburban to every summer camp or league game. And she was always in the bleachers cheering me on. It was her who would remind me to trust in God when the pre-game nerves had me all riled up.
As a college student/athlete (I guess you can call me that for my one year of JV basketball at Wesleyan), I remember mom still coming to all my basketball games - even if it meant driving 3 hours both ways sometimes several times in a week. And usually took time to bring me groceries and other fun stuff while she was in town. I'm pretty sure she even went to the laundrymat for me a time or two! She was quick to email or call me and see how things were doing - yet gave me space as I explored my newly found independence.
As a young working wife, it was Mom who encouraged me to be patient, that my turn to be a mom would come soon enough. It was her who helped me learn the art of serving my husband and putting him first in my life (still working on this one).
Now as a young mom, it is my Mom who has been there for me, to help with the boys, to tell me I'm doing a great job and continually reminding me to look up and put my trust in God.
My mom has given me a great example of loving her husband, loving her children and loving God with all her heart. I only hope that one day I will be as great of a wife and mom as she is. The best thing about mom is that she is no longer just my mom, she is also my friend.
I love you MOM!!!! Thanks for spoiling me and loving on me my whole life and most importantly reminding me to trust in the Lord with all my heart.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Happy Meal = Happy Boy!!
On Sunday after church we took Carter to McDonalds for the first time!! Yep, he's two and this was his first Happy Meal!! It felt so American - I just had to document it with photos!!!
Give the kid chicken nuggets, fries and sauce (a.k.a. ketchup) and he's one happy boy!!
Unfortunately the toy was a dive - so not so much excitement from that - and Daddy decided it's cheaper to just buy fries and nuggets on the dollar menu, so it was probably his first and last Happy Meal!
Note: He's not even eating McD's in the picture - it's his own applesauce - whoops!!!
Give the kid chicken nuggets, fries and sauce (a.k.a. ketchup) and he's one happy boy!!
Unfortunately the toy was a dive - so not so much excitement from that - and Daddy decided it's cheaper to just buy fries and nuggets on the dollar menu, so it was probably his first and last Happy Meal!
Note: He's not even eating McD's in the picture - it's his own applesauce - whoops!!!
Friday, May 2, 2008
What's in a name??
Some of you know this already, but if you didn't the name Turner was an obvious pick for us as a name for our second son for a couple of reasons, 1) it ends in -er, like Carter, but more importantly 2) it is the surname of my grandfather, Richard Turner (my mom's maiden name).
Todd and I are both very proud to have Turner named after my grandpa as he is truly an amazing man, one who is kind, wise, generous and loves the Lord with all his heart.
We love you, Gpa T!!!!
Todd and I are both very proud to have Turner named after my grandpa as he is truly an amazing man, one who is kind, wise, generous and loves the Lord with all his heart.
We love you, Gpa T!!!!
Here is our little Turner with his great-grandpa T as we call him!!!
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