Edisto Island

We Turners' were at the beach last week hanging with the "cousins". The kiddos had a great time playing together and were so sad to leave each other. James asked for "Cousin Abigail" at least 10 times on the way home.

The best group shot of the little cousins. Go ahead, you try to take a picture of 5 preschool aged children. Not easy at all.

My sweet family. The boys were sportin' their cute beach shirts.

Luke, Patrick and Grady all trying to get the faucet to work. These boys loved water, and would do anything to play in the faucet. All three were born within a few weeks of each other and had the best time playing. Really, they may be the next three musketeers.

James, my beach boy.

More pictures and stories coming soon.

SEATTLE

Where can you get fabulous fish and chips, see a gum wall, and kiss a brass pig?
Well, Seattle of course!

Girls weekend in Seattle and Victoria was fantastic. I came back exhausted from all that eating, giggling and caffeinated beverages. Girls, thanks for the fantastic trip! I can't wait to see where we go next.

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Happy Birthday Daddy! You are the coolest most awesome Daddy in the whole world!

Love,
James and Luke

THREE

Happy Birthday James!

Birthday boy started off his day with his 3 year well check up. He was happy to go, but not so happy to show off. We heard a lot of "No thanks", "I don't think so" and "All done". But we were able to perform one of the two vision tests and an assortment of the other activities. His favorites were when she asked him to jump and play with a bouncy ball. Least favorite activities included a shot, vision test, and being asked questions. He was not in the mood to chit chat.

Tonight we are going to end the day right with some ice-cream cake. James almost cried yesterday when we told him he had to wait until today for a piece. Although he is ready for cake today, and already asked for a piece twice.

3 year stats:
Height: 39.75 inches (93%)
Weight: 38 pounds (94%)

I thought the jogging stroller was feeling awfully heavy lately.....

Happy Birthday James! We love you!

"Bye bye Mommy!"

These boys are so independent lately. It is really fun to watch them grow, but sad to think they won't want to always give big hugs to their mommy.

James has already asserted his independence and wants help with very little. He also doesn't want to do what I tell him. Although if I can trick him into thinking it was his idea, then he will do it.

Today Luke actually wandered away from me at the park. Just dropped my hand and walked away.

Don't worry. He came back.

Updates with Pictures

A few fun tidbits to report....

*Luke has developed an attachment to blue puppy dog. Funny, because James had an attachment to this same blue doggie at about 18 months too. James lost interest in stuffed animals before he turned 2. Wonder if the same thing will happen to Luke.

* We found a fun trike at our neighborhood yard sale. Both boys really like it. To bad they didn't have 2 because at $4 I would have happily gotten one for each. Instead we are learning more about sharing.

* Luke marching around with Daddy. This boy loves to be outside.

*James continues to try and figure out this whole potty training thing. Last night he ran around the house naked yelling "I was raised in a barn". Seriously, where did he learn that lovely phrase? No picture for this update, and not to many pictures of James lately. Probably because he is not dressed most of the time, and this blog is rated G.

James Morgan Turner, M.D.

Dr. James: I will make you feel all better.

Dr. James: Oh Mommy, you are very very brave.

Dr. James: Let me give you some medicine.

("Medicine" courtesy of my dear husband. Probably the prettiest and best tasting mojito I have ever had.)

New Shoes and a Caption Contest

Here is Luke sporting his new ankle supports. RAFO's to those in the know. He is walking taller, faster and without wobbling. The only pair of shoes that they work with are James' "red car" shoes. Even those needed some adjustments, mostly the removal of the padded insert. Watch out world, here comes Luker!

Luke isn't a big fan of getting these large plastic devices strapped to his feet and ankles, but he sure does smile big after a fast sprint down the hall.

And finally, a caption contest...

Rambuctious Boys

Today when we picked James up from Sunday school his teacher said "James was really rambunctious today. (slight pause) Oh, that is a good thing." Ha! Yes, he is always full of energy that is for sure! He gives his friends high fives and loves his teachers. A perfect fit.

Luke on the other hand was pouting when we picked him up. Then big smiles for Mommy when he saw he got to leave. The report on Luke, "He liked the cookies". Sounds accurate.

Luke is looking more and more like a big boy. Something about his mischievous attitude and goofy grin. I can't believe my baby is growing up so fast.

Some funny things James has been saying lately....

*James' buns of America!
*I am so proud of you Mommy.
*Zion is a puppy duppy doo.
*I want Luke to wake up. James needs to play with orange airplane. (Orange airplane is in Luke's room.)

Adventures in Potty Training

Inspired by one of his good friends, James asked if he could wear big boy underpants last Thursday. So we decided that it was time. Time to enter potty training hell. Really, there is not much I despise more then cleaning up nastiness off our floors. Thank goodness they are hardwood and not carpet.

James has been trying so hard. We have had a lot of successes and a few really gross failures. Let's just say we are making big improvements each day, but each day brings about some new challenges.

Tricks for Potty Training Success (by James)
1. Even though I love Jay Jay the jet plane and Thomas the train, I do not want them on my backside. Cars or any generic pattern will do just fine.
2. I will say I don't want to sit on the potty until you remind me I get an M and M. Then suddenly I will want to go.
3. I will baffle you because I can stay dry all through the night and naptime, but then need to go three times in one hour.
4. Just when you think you have everything figured out I will surprise you.
5. Because I am no longer wearing diapers I can still wear last summers shorts. Which means Luke and I get to share a summer wardrobe.
6. Don't worry Mom. I'll figure this out before I get to college.