The Turner Family Project 365

Thursday, Oct 1

2009-10-14T11:14:00.000-07:00

Elias's boo boo hasn't stopped him from being the happiest kid on the block. He gets so excited when we get to day care every day. He kicks his feet and grins.

Wednesday, Sept 30

2009-10-14T11:13:00.001-07:00

Elias fell down on the playground today and really cut his chin. I tried to put neosporin and a band aid on it, but that didn't last long!

Tuesday, Sept 29

2009-10-14T11:12:00.001-07:00

Every morning when Elias wakes up, he wants the lamp and the CD player turned on. Then he likes to dance a little bit. It is so cute.

Monday, Sept 28

2009-10-14T11:10:00.000-07:00

Elias loves being outside and looking at everything around him. He is so curious and busy.

Sunday, Sept 27

2009-10-14T11:09:00.001-07:00

Matthew loves wearing Elias when he takes him out, and Elias gets a kick out of being worn. I love seeing Matthew with Elias on his back. I think it is so cute.

Saturday, Nov 26

2009-10-14T11:07:00.000-07:00

Today I went to the MOPS convention. The best part was getting to hang with Angie and my blogging friend Andrea. It was a refreshing day.

Friday, Sept 25

2009-10-14T11:06:00.000-07:00

Tonight I had dinner with some of the girls from (in)courage at Catina Loredo. It was a lot of fun to have a girls night out.

Thursday, Sept 24

2009-10-14T11:05:00.000-07:00

I love that Elias still sleeps with his hands behind is head, just like in the picture from in my belly. He is so sweet.

Wed., Sept. 23

2009-10-14T11:04:00.002-07:00

Today was Muffins with Mommy at Elias's daycare. He painted a little paper muffin and I helped glue on some foam shapes- which he tried to eat. Nice, Elias.

Tuesday, Sept 22

2009-10-14T11:04:00.001-07:00

Today I had a big luncheon event for a client. Paula snapped this shot of me before it began. I look tired, I think.

Monday, Sept 21

2009-10-14T11:03:00.001-07:00

Elias will just sit and play and play in the living room. He loves his wood toys.

Sunday, Sept 20

2009-10-14T11:02:00.001-07:00

Paw Paw was really impressed by what a good player Elias is. They had fun with blocks before church. It was so sweet.

Saturday, Sept 19

2009-10-14T11:00:00.000-07:00

Elias was a little clingy to me on Saturday when all the family came for a visit. He warmed up though. He had a good time going on a walk with Aunt Kelley, Katelyn, Christian and me.

Friday, Sept. 18

2009-10-14T10:59:00.000-07:00

Today Elias and I flew to Maryland for a weekend visit with Matthew's family. He had fun playing in the children's area at the airport.

Thursday, Sept. 17

2009-09-28T12:25:00.000-07:00

Lovell won 11 IABC awards tonight and three were for projects I was a part of. It was a fun evening to be rewarded for our work.

Wed., Sept 16

2009-09-28T12:22:00.000-07:00

Elias loves sitting and rocking in his rocking chair. He often crawls into it by himself.

Tues., Sept 15

2009-09-28T12:21:00.000-07:00

Tonight we went and saw Wicked with Matt and Alyson. The tickets were for my birthday this year. It was amazing.

Monday, Sept. 14

2009-09-28T12:20:00.000-07:00

Elias LOVES to wave. He waves at people, cars, trees - anything. It is adorable.

Sunday, September 13

2009-09-28T12:18:00.000-07:00

I think Elias might be the happiest child ever. We adore him.

Saturday Sept. 12

2009-09-28T12:16:00.000-07:00

Elias LOVES to color. He had so much fun scribbling tonight while we were cooking dinner.

Thurs, Sept 10

2009-09-28T12:15:00.000-07:00

Elias had so much fun sitting on Daddy's computer desk while talking to Nana on the computer before school.

Wed. September 9

2009-09-28T12:14:00.000-07:00

Elias LOVES playing with the velcro on his shoes- so much that he basically ripped it off. I had to take them to the cobbler to get repaired.

Tuesday, Sept 8

2009-09-28T12:13:00.000-07:00

Our friend Jen was in Nashville and stopped by for a short visit. Elias LOVES her. It was so cute to see them laughing.

Monday, Sept 7

2009-09-28T12:11:00.000-07:00

It was labor day today, so Elias and I enjoyed some time hanging out in the pool before it closed for the summer.

Sunday, Sept. 6

2009-09-28T12:10:00.001-07:00

Kristen and Chip came over for dinner tonight. We had fun catching up. Elias loved them both!

Saturday, Sept 5

2009-09-28T12:09:00.000-07:00

Elias loves using puzzle pieces as pacis when he is playing.

Tuesday, Sept 1

2009-09-28T12:08:00.000-07:00

Elias's first day in the zebra room! He was more interested in looking down the hall at his former Panda room.

Wednesday, June 24

2009-07-01T13:25:00.000-07:00

Matthew did a photo shoot with Elias this afternoon, but he was NOT in the mood.

Monday, June 22

2009-07-01T13:24:00.001-07:00

We got new carpet today! Our condo looks AMAZING. We are so grateful for this generous gift from my family.

Sunday, June 21

2009-07-01T13:23:00.000-07:00

Today was Matthew's first Father's Day. I made pancakes, we went to church and then went swimming. It was a great day to spend together.

Saturday, June 20

2009-07-01T13:22:00.000-07:00

I moved Elias's toys to the spot beneath our DVD player. He loves to pull it out, pull toys out and even put himself into the cubby. We have an explorer and a total boy on our hands!

Friday, June 19

2009-07-01T13:15:00.000-07:00

Elias got a balloon at the grocery store today and he thought it was the coolest thing ever. It carried it through the whole store and then wouldn't let go of it until we got home.

Thursday, June 18

2009-07-01T13:14:00.001-07:00

Jillian and Elias are great buds at day care. They have been together since Elias was 6 weeks old. It is neat to watch them play with one another.

Wednesday, June 17

2009-07-01T13:12:00.000-07:00

Elias fell right back to sleep after his morning bottle this morning. He is getting so big.

Tuesday. June 16

2009-07-01T13:11:00.000-07:00

Elias has his own shelf of books under the end table. He pulls them all out almost every morning and night.

Monday, June 15

2009-07-01T13:10:00.002-07:00

Elias's favorite pasttime is pulling out my crafty mats and throwing them all over our bedroom floor. A penguin and a pot to bang on are also fun toys.

Sunday, June 14

2009-07-01T13:10:00.001-07:00

Elias was so tuckered out this afternoon he fell asleep on his daddy. So sweet.

Saturday, June 13

2009-07-01T13:09:00.001-07:00

We are making going to the pool a weekly event and Elias loves it. So does Mommy.

Friday, June 12

2009-07-01T13:03:00.001-07:00

Elias enjoyed standing between the couch and his exersaucer tonight. Big boy.

Thursday, June 11

2009-07-01T13:02:00.001-07:00

Elias is getting better and better at standing up next to furniture. He needs help getting up, but once he is up, he is up!

Wednesday, June 10

2009-07-01T13:01:00.000-07:00

Tonight we talked with Melissa on the computer and Elias kept trying to get at the computer. It had us all laughing.

Monday, June 8

2009-07-01T13:00:00.000-07:00

Elias was so sweet this morning during his morning nap, sleeping on his tummy with his butt in the air - facing the wrong direction in his crib, as always.

Sunday, June 7

2009-07-01T12:59:00.001-07:00

Mandy, Elias and I went swimming in our big pool today. He loved the water immediately. It was a day I will never forget.

Saturday, June 6

2009-07-01T12:58:00.000-07:00

We let Elias swim in his kiddie pool for the first time today. He LOVED splashing in the water.

Friday, June 5

2009-07-01T12:57:00.000-07:00

Elias was so tired after day care today that he fell asleep in the car and stayed asleep when we carried him upstairs. He slept on our bed for an hour.

Thursday, June 4

2009-07-01T12:55:00.000-07:00

This week was Elias's first week in the lamb room. He did pretty well, though he didn't nap as much. He's just so busy!

Wednesday, June 3

2009-07-01T12:53:00.000-07:00

Elias is VERY interested in looking outside these days... and he always wants to get out the door when someone goes out. I love seeing his curiosity.

Tuesday, June 2

2009-07-01T12:52:00.000-07:00

Tonight was one of my last times nursing Elias, so I had Matthew snap a few photos. I will always treasure my time nursing our baby.

Monday, June 1

2009-07-01T12:51:00.000-07:00

Elias's reusable swim diaper came in the mail today, so we tried it out in the bathtub. He looked so cute in it.

Sunday, May 31

2009-07-01T12:50:00.000-07:00

Elias and I hung out at the Smith's today. It was great to catch up with Angie and let the kids play together. They will be life-long friends.

Saturday, May 30

2009-07-01T12:49:00.000-07:00

Today was Julie's bridal shower. Traci and I drove down together. It was fun to be with Susan and Daisy too!

Friday, May 29

2009-07-01T12:48:00.001-07:00

Matthew and Elias have such great expressions in this photo. I think it will forever be one of my favorites.

Thursday, May 28

2009-07-01T12:47:00.000-07:00

Elias fell asleep in the car on the way home from day care today. I love how he still held his board book the whole way home - even in his sleep.

Wednesday, May 27

2009-07-01T12:46:00.000-07:00

Elias is so cuddly when he is getting tired. I love the look he is giving his Daddy in this picture.

Tuesday, May 26

2009-07-01T12:45:00.000-07:00

I cleaned out Elias's sock drawer tonight. I can't believe how much his feet have grown!

Monday, May 25

2009-07-01T12:44:00.002-07:00

Dan is a huge Cubs fan, so he bought Elias a Cubs baseball hat. They looked so cute in their almost matching hats

May 24

2009-07-01T12:44:00.001-07:00

I love that several generations are in this photo. So sweet to see Mom and Nana interacting with Elias.

May 23

2009-07-01T12:42:00.000-07:00

Elias and Roommate finally met! We hadn't seen each other since I was pregnant. It was so good to catch up.

Thursday, May 21

2009-05-27T12:39:00.004-07:00

Here is Elias's Thursday Panda class. I have loved watching these babies grow and am glad they are moving up with Elias to the Lamb room.

Wednesday, May 20

2009-05-27T12:39:00.003-07:00

More bath time fun! I just love bath time with Elias. He is such a happy baby.

Monday, May 18

2009-05-27T12:38:00.001-07:00

This is Elias's last week in the Panda room, so I had to take a few pictures. Here he is with his Monday class.

Sunday, May 17

2009-05-27T12:37:00.000-07:00

Matthew went to write for the day at Starbucks, since he is on deadline for Hear No Evil. Elias and I were out running errands and decided to pop in for a little visit.

Saturday, May 16

2009-05-27T12:35:00.000-07:00

Lazy Saturday afternoons, laying on the couch with Daddy, are the best.

Friday, May 15

2009-05-27T12:31:00.000-07:00

Elias is quite the explorer lately. Everything that is around him he must pick up - like leaves in the grass!

Thursday, May 14

2009-05-27T12:29:00.002-07:00

When I got to day care today, Elias was swinging with Kelsey. She takes such good care of him!

Wednesday, May 13

2009-05-27T12:29:00.001-07:00

Elias spent the day with Daddy, which meant another photo shoot! I love how he is crinkling his nose in this shot.

Tuesday, May 12

2009-05-27T12:27:00.001-07:00

Elias went to the doctor today. You would never know that he was about to get two shots...

Monday, March 11

2009-05-27T12:26:00.001-07:00

Today we got an official welcome/congratulations greeting on the birth of Elias from former President Bush. This will surely be a keepsake for Elias forever!

Sunday, May 10

2009-05-27T12:25:00.001-07:00

It was my first official Mother's Day today. We went to church, then out for a nice lunch at Sunset Grill. Matthew gave me a beautiful locket that I will always treasure.

Saturday, May 9

2009-05-27T12:23:00.000-07:00

We had a girls retreat Friday night and Saturday at Julie Hunt's house. It was great to spend time going deeper with one another. I am so blessed by this group of women.

Friday, May 8

2009-05-27T12:19:00.000-07:00

Today was the official announcement that I am Southwest's mommy blogger. It was very exciting to see my blog posts on the homepage of blogsouthwest.com.

Thursday, May 7

2009-05-27T12:18:00.000-07:00

Most of Elias's footed pajamas don't fit him anymore. He looks like such a big boy in these two piece jammies!

Wednesday, May 6

2009-05-27T12:17:00.000-07:00

Elias is getting increasingly expressive. Here are some funny shots Matthew took of him on their day home together.

Tuesday, May 5

2009-05-27T12:16:00.000-07:00

In honor on Cinco de Mayo we had chicken quesdillas and guac for dinner tonight. YUM!

Monday, May 4

2009-05-27T12:15:00.002-07:00

Elias is starting to eat regular food now. His favorite seems to be lasagna - just like his mommy!

Sunday, May 3

2009-05-27T12:15:00.001-07:00

Elias is such a big shot in the bath tub. Now that he can sit in it unassisted, he splashes and plays more than ever!

Saturday, May 2

2009-05-27T12:13:00.000-07:00

Today Elias and I went to the Canady's to meet little Daisy and bring them dinner. The two babies looked so cute together.

Friday, May 1

2009-05-04T19:51:00.000-07:00

Elias pretty much is waving at everyone all the time now. Here he is this morning, waving at me as I got ready to go in the shower.

Thursday, April 30

2009-05-04T19:50:00.001-07:00

Elias fell asleep on his daddy tonight. Of course, he has to be holding his lovey when he falls asleep and yes, he is sucking on his paci on the side of his mouth. Little angel.

Wednesday, April 29

2009-05-04T19:49:00.000-07:00

It is warm in Nashville, so Elias has been going barefoot a lot. I love touching his feet while he is sitting in his high chair.

Tuesday, April 28

2009-05-04T19:48:00.000-07:00

Elias is eating more and more solid food now! He loves turkey and cheese.

Monday, April 27

2009-05-04T19:47:00.000-07:00

Tonight we started a new bible study at Julie's - Anointed Transformed Redeemed. I am really looking forward to what God teaches me through this study.

Sunday, April 26

2009-05-04T19:46:00.000-07:00

Tonight was Melissa Snyder's baby shower at Julie's. It is always such a blessing to celebrate the coming arrival of another baby in our group!

Saturday, April 25

2009-05-04T19:45:00.000-07:00

Alyson and I took Elias to Red Caboose Park today. He had so much fun swinging and looking at all the kids playing, and we had just as much fun watching him.

Friday, April 24

2009-05-04T19:44:00.001-07:00

Grandma bought Elias this cute "You Quack Me Up" outfit with the duck butt for Easter. Today was probably the only day he could wear it before it is too small, so I took a bunch of pictures of him in it. He looked so cute!

Thursday, April 23

2009-05-04T19:42:00.001-07:00

I love my expression.

I love Elias's look of, why do you always get so excited about the camera mom?.

I love that you can see my bug in the background.

I love that you can see my chewed fingernails. Not pretty at all, but very me.

I love it.

Wednesday, April 22

2009-05-04T19:41:00.001-07:00

Matthew and I were supposed to go see Yanni Voices tonight, but at the last minute he couldn't go with me because Elias came down with pink eye!! Mandy was my date instead. The show was incredible.

Tuesday, April 21

2009-05-04T19:39:00.000-07:00

Tonight Matthew had a CCM reunion of sorts at the showing of Jesus People. I had the Parthenon Awards, so couldn't be with him. It was fun for him to hang out with old friends.

Monday, April 20

2009-04-23T08:51:00.000-07:00

I have been doing a lot of media relations for my client FirstCall in the wake of the devastating tornadoes outside of Nashville. We went to Murfreesboro for a TV interview and this is just one of the many houses we saw.

Sunday, April 19

2009-04-23T08:49:00.001-07:00

Elias and I ran A LOT of errands this weekend and he was just tuckered out Sunday night. He fell asleep in my arms. I just had to set him on the couch to take a few pictures of him sleeping. His hand on the side of his head cracks me up.

Saturday, April 18

2009-04-23T08:48:00.000-07:00

Elias was up early Saturday morning and didn't want to go back to sleep. Finally, I just brought him in our bed and we both fell asleep. Matthew left for a three day trip to Ohio that morning and snapped this before he left.

Friday, April 17

2009-04-23T08:47:00.001-07:00

Sharon came to Nashville for a visit! She came over for dinner Friday night and enjoyed getting to meet Elias. We really loved spending time with her.

Thursday, April 16

2009-04-23T08:46:00.001-07:00

This is a very normal scene from Elias's play area in our living room! He can now push toys around, pick them up, and make a big mess.

Tuesday, April 14

2009-04-23T08:45:00.001-07:00

Whenever Elias is in the car, he holds on to the side of the carseat. Here he fell asleep on his way home from day care and he is still holding the side of the seat!

Monday, April 13

2009-04-23T08:44:00.000-07:00

Daddy took us to the airport early Monday morning. We waited as long as we could outside security so he could hold him and kiss him lots before we left.

Sunday, April 12

2009-04-23T08:43:00.001-07:00

We went to visit Nana at the nursing home on Easter Sunday. Though her memory is rapidly declining, she still really enjoyed Elias. It was a special memory for me.

Saturday, April 11

2009-04-23T08:41:00.001-07:00

We celebrated Easter with the Schims on Saturday instead of Easter Sunday. Elias got a little stranger anxiety at first, but he warmed up. (the last small pic of Elias and me is actually going to go on the journaling card for Friday)

Friday, April 10

2009-04-23T08:40:00.001-07:00

Today Elias and I flew to WI for Easter weekend. Papa loved holding the boy in just his diaper before his bath. He and Nana love him to pieces.

Thursday, April 9

2009-04-23T08:39:00.000-07:00

Elias got so scared of the Easter bunny once he saw its face!

Wednesday, April 8

2009-04-23T08:38:00.001-07:00

Tonight we went to see Augusten Burroughs - one of Matthew's favorite authors. He was soooooo funny. We waited in line for an hour, but it was so worth it. Matthew tried not to smile too big - I think he did a good job.