Just Another Day at the Zoo

Happy Halloween from our little zoo! When I saw this peacock costume I KNEW it was a must for MB. Manny is particular about what he'll wear, so I thought simple would be best - so the idea of a zookeeper was born. I took some pictures of the kids in their costumes so I could send out cards to our family. And I'm SO glad I did because both of them are sick so I'm not sure we'll actually get to dress up tonight. :(

We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Halloween! :)

Project 366: Week 42

A Day Out with Thomas

A couple of weeks ago we heard that THOMAS was coming to town! Yes, you heard right - THE Thomas the Train. Or actually, as it turns out, they call him Thomas the Tank Engine. Who knew? (Probably most people, but it was news to me.) Needless to say, we knew this was a must considering Manny's current obsession with him. He still loves Curious George, and in a perfect world Curious George would ride around on Thomas. That might be too much excitement for his little toddler heart to handle though.

We didn't make it there until they were about to close. Patrick was on call and when we were about to leave earlier in the day, he got called back to the hospital again. We almost didn't go, but decided to make a quick trip anyway - plus Ashley had made him a shirt just for the occasion and Manny was super excited. So by the time we made it there, it was 4:27 and the last train was at 4:30. Originally we weren't sure if we were going to ride the train, but decided to because A)it was FREEZING and we didn't feel like doing any of the outdoor activities, and the sight of Maeva shivering made me feel guilty and B)this is the last year Manny will get to ride the train for free. The overpriced train ride was nothing special - just a regular train ride (at a snail's pace) but Manny was in awe the whole time.

After the train ride, we took pictures with Thomas and then hightailed it to the car. It had been in the 80's all week and was like 35 that day. I hadn't even bought Manny's winter coat yet (not that he'd wear it anyway - he hates wearing coats). But the look of SHEER JOY on his face when he rounded that corner and came face to face with Thomas? Made it all completely worth it. He still talks about it often, and loves to look at the pictures from it. Maeva's frost bite has since faded, but Manny's memories will last forever.

Project 366: Week 41

Turner Silent Auction Results

We wanted to take the time to thank each and every one of you for the role you played in making the Silent Auction for the Turners a success. Your participation, either through a donation, bidding, or even just spreading the word, has helped us raise over $12,000 for the Turner family. This auction would not have been a success without your contribution.

A few important items to note:

--If you won an item, payment must be received by October 31, 2012. If we do not receive payment by then, the item will go to the 2nd highest bidder. If circumstances have changed and you can no longer honor your bid, please contact us to let us know.

--If you're a donor and have not received an email from us, it is likely because your winner has not paid yet. As soon as the winner pays, we will put you guys in contact via an email from us. 
--Should any questions or issues arise that we haven't addressed here, please email us at turnerblogauction@gmail.com. 

Several people have asked if they can make a monetary donation directly to Julee. Here is the information if you would like to do so:

Preslee Turner College Fund

Summit Bank

PO Box 965

Arkadelphia, AR 71923

Online donations can be made to the memorial fund through this link:
https://www.summitbankdirect.com/donations.php

Again, thank you so much for coming together to show your love and support to Julee and Preslee. Please continue to pray diligently for them in the days and weeks to come.

Pumpkin Patch 2012

As I mentioned the other day, I still have things to blog about that I will eventually get to. But we went to the pumpkin patch this weekend, and I wanted to blog it while it was fresh on my mind and before it falls into the abyss of things I need to blog about. This post is going to be major picture overload, but I want all of these in my blog book so I have to include them. :)

I loved the kids in their matching SheShe Made...though MB's thighs made it a little tough to keep the dress pulled down. :)
I tried to get a picture with Manny but he had no interest in being with me...all he wanted was his Gabi! We were walking in and they were checking out all the leaves.

It's always awesome having Gabi along on things like this because not only is it fun to have her around, but it's also kind of like having a nanny as she's all about taking care of the kids. Love you Gabbers!!

Oh Manny. This face says it all. And that hair. Looks like a hair piece gone wrong. Guess it's time for another hair cut. Hold me. Any volunteers?

We met Megan and her family there. Manny and Eli were running around like crazy per usual. They are so funny together!

Both of the boys were less than thrilled that we made them stop to take a picture. Eli looks like he's cheesing here but he's actually mid pterodactyl scream. These boys are so much fun!

Manny is still obsessed with horses so I was curious to see if he'd want to ride the horses. He loved watching them, but was unsure if he wanted to actually ride.

His sweet face here melts me. He looks so grown up lately but I see the baby in him here and I love it. Is that wrong?

But of course, he got excited after a few minutes and totally enjoyed the ride.

 MB was pretty chill the whole time too. She loves being outside.

The tire swing was quite the hit. Manny wanted to stay on it forever!

I think he looks like such a big kid swinging. It was making me a tad nervous.

But Patrick was having too much fun also so I decided it would be fine. They were so cute.

Manny finally got off the tire swing, but as soon as another kid wanted to get on he charged over there yelling, "Mine!!" So that was awesome. It was a fun place but I'm sad they didn't have kettle corn. Because at the end of the day, food is what it's all about...right? :)

Silent Auction Follow Up

The auction is over. Now what?

We are in the process of collecting email addresses of the donors, winners, and the winning bids for each item. Its an extensive process but we're working on it.

DONORS - Please email us at turnerblogauction@gmail.com with the item # and title in the subject line, the winner's email address, and their winning bid. This will allow us to verify information before sending out invoices. PLEASE DO NOT INVOICE THE WINNERS YOURSELF.

WINNERS - We will be sending out Paypal invoices by Monday night. When the invoice has been paid, we will let the donor know. The two of you can then arrange shipping and/or redemption of the prize.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email any of us and we'll respond as soon as we can. Again, thank you to all (donors and bidders) for making this a success. Our hope is that it'll be a blessing for Julee and Preslee Turner.

Life in the Green House
Life Sweet Life
Knee-Deep in Munchkin Land

SheShe Made Blog
The Getts Times
The E Family

Project 366: Week 40

{Mostly} Wordless Wednesday: Sibling...Love?

One of these days I will blog all the things I've been needing to...like the rest of our beach trip from 2 months ago. Until then, I will post some pictures of my kids looking pretty stinking cute and just a little bit feisty in their SheShe Made shirts. I should note that this photo shoot lasted a grand total of 3 minutes - tops. I think the pictures speak for themselves. But suffice it to say - we laughed, we cried, we sweated, we ran, we sweated, we bit, we hit, we sweated. And mama aged 10 years in this 3 minute session. But by gosh...the memories? Captured. Worth it. See also: it was confirmed I did NOT miss my calling as a children's photographer. For those of you that are? Go and be blessed.

 

 
 

 

 

Poor Sissy Priss.

Silent Auction for the Turner's Link Up

Thank you for stopping by the Silent Auction we are hosting to benefit Julee & Preslee Turner. Below you will find information to assist you in the bidding and listing process.

To List Your Item:
1. Compose a blog post that includes the details of the item being auctioned: item name, item description, retail value, and where you are willing to ship (US only, etc.). If you wish to do so, you may list a starting bid, but it is not required.
2. Enter the direct link to your item (not just a generic link to your blog) in the link-up tool below.

To Bid on an Item: 
 1. Read through the list of items below. If you see something that interests you, click on it and you will be taken to a page where you will be able to leave a comment with your bid.
2. Bids should be placed in $1 increments. (Example: If previous bid was $9, your bid must be at least $10.)
3. When you leave your bid, please include your name and email address.
4. Check back often to make sure you haven't been outbid. You will NOT be notified if someone outbids you, so you'll want to be sure to check in on items as the week goes on. Bidding will be closed on Friday, October 19th, at 10pm EST. Winners will be notified via email. All invoices must be paid by October 31, 2012.

We hope that this answers any questions you might have. We have tried our best to keep this as simple as possible, but realize there will always be questions come up. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need help or clarification on something. Thank you again for being a part of blessing Julee & Preslee.
Happy bidding!

Silent Auction Item: Big Brother Autographed Hogs Shirt by Britney Haynes

Item: Britney from the popular show Big Brother is donating an autographed HOGS shirt she wore while on the show. Also included is an autographed headshot.

How to bid on this package:

• Place your bid in the comments section of this blog post.
• Leave NAME, EMAIL, and BID.
• All bids must be made in $1 increments. If the last bid is $9 then your bid must be $10.

Bidding will close on Friday, October 19th at 10:00pm(EST)

Highest bidder will be the winner.

Payment will be accepted via PayPal. Winner will be emailed a PayPal invoice and once payment has been made, arrangements will be made to get your item to you.

PLEASE NOTE: Auction open to US residents only. All payments must be received by October 31, 2012. These payments are not considered tax deductible.

Thank you for your support and happy bidding!!

This silent auction is being held to benefit Julee and Preslee Turner. Details here. 

Silent Auction Item: Shrek Tickets at Walton Arts Center

Item: The Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, has donated (4) tickets to opening night of Shrek the Musical on Tuesday, October 30 at 7pm.

How to bid on this item:

• Place your bid in the comments section of this blog post.
• Leave NAME, EMAIL, and BID.
• All bids must be made in $1 increments. If the last bid is $9 then your bid must be $10.

Bidding will close on Friday, October 19th at 10:00pm(EST) 

Highest bidder will be the winner.

Payment will be accepted via PayPal. Winner will be emailed a PayPal invoice and once payment has been made, arrangements will be made to get your tickets to you. 

PLEASE NOTE: Auction open to US residents only. All payments must be received by October 31, 2012. These payments are not considered tax deductible. 

Thank you for your support and happy bidding!!

This silent auction is being held to benefit Julee and Preslee Turner. Details here.  

Silent Auction Item: Big Brother Skype Session

  

Janelle, Dan, and Britney from the popular show Big Brother are donating a 30 minute Skype session with the three of them!  They haven't done any interviews together since the show so this is truly an awesome chance to get to chat with them!

How to bid on this item:

• Place your bid in the comments section of this blog post.
• Leave NAME, EMAIL, and BID.
• All bids must be made in $1 increments. If the last bid is $9 then your bid must be $10.

Bidding will close on Friday, October 19th at 10:00pm(EST) 

Highest bidder will be the winner.

Payment will be accepted via PayPal. Winner will be emailed a PayPal invoice and once payment has been made, details will be emailed to arrange the session. 

PLEASE NOTE: Auction open to all bidders. All payments must be received by October 31, 2012. These payments are not considered tax deductible. 

Thank you for your support and happy bidding!!

This silent auction is being held to benefit Julee and Preslee Turner. Details here.  

Silent Auction Item: Camera Strap Cover

 Item: gift certificate for a camera strap cover 

Leah of Snappy Strap Design has donated a gift certificate for a camera strap cover (total value $34) of the winner's choice from her etsy shop.

How to bid on this item:

• Place your bid in the comments section of this blog post.
• Leave NAME, EMAIL, and BID.
• All bids must be made in $1 increments. If the last bid is $9 then your bid must be $10.

Bidding will close on Friday, October 19th at 10:00pm(EST) 

Highest bidder will be the winner.

Payment will be accepted via PayPal. Winner will be emailed a PayPal invoice and once payment has been made, arrangements will be made to get your item to you. 

PLEASE NOTE: Auction open to US residents only. All payments must be received by October 31, 2012. These payments are not considered tax deductible. 

Thank you for your support and happy bidding!!

This silent auction is being held to benefit Julee and Preslee Turner. Details here.  

Silent Auction Item: Johnny Cash Inspired Necklace

Item: Johnny Cash inspired necklace

Piece: Johnny Cash inspired necklace (this particular one has been pinned 87k times on Pinterest since July 17th!) Brass and pewter pendant with hand-stamped lyrics from Johnny Cash's "Walk the Line". Includes sterling silver box chain – winner can choose between 16", 18" and 20".

Donor: Robinson Lane Designs

Site: www.robinsonlane.com & facebook.com/robinsonlane

Value: $42

 

How to bid on this item:

• Place your bid in the comments section of this blog post.
• Leave NAME, EMAIL, and BID.
• All bids must be made in $1 increments. If the last bid is $9 then your bid must be $10.

Bidding will close on Friday, October 19th at 10:00pm(EST)

Highest bidder will be the winner.

Payment will be accepted via PayPal. Winner will be emailed a PayPal invoice and once payment has been made, arrangements will be made to get your item to you.

PLEASE NOTE: Auction open to US residents only. All payments must be received by October 31, 2012. These payments are not considered tax deductible. 

Thank you for your support and happy bidding!!

This silent auction is being held to benefit Julee and Preslee Turner. Details here.  

Silent Auction: University of Arkansas Autographed Football

University of Arkansas Autographed Football 

This is a Nike Football signed by the entire 2012 Arkansas Razorback Football Team donated by Mark Robinson, Director of Football Operations.

How to bid on this item:

• Place your bid in the comments section of this blog post.
• Leave NAME, EMAIL, and BID.
• All bids must be made in $1 increments. If the last bid is $9 then your bid must be $10.

Bidding will close on Friday, October 19th at 10:00pm(EST)

Highest bidder will be the winner.

Payment will be accepted via PayPal. Winner will be emailed a PayPal invoice and once payment has been made, arrangements will be made to get your item to you.

PLEASE NOTE: Auction open to US residents only. All payments must be received by October 31, 2012. These payments are not considered tax deductible. 

Thank you for your support and happy bidding!!

This silent auction is being held to benefit Julee and Preslee Turner. Details here.  

Silent Auction Item: University of Arkansas Autographed Jersey

University of Arkansas Autographed Authentic Game Jersey

This is an authentic used game jersey from the 2011 Season that both Tyler Wilson #8 and Tevin Mitchel #8 signed.  Donated by Mark Robinson, Director of Football Operations

How to bid on this item:

• Place your bid in the comments section of this blog post.
• Leave NAME, EMAIL, and BID.
• All bids must be made in $1 increments. If the last bid is $9 then your bid must be $10.

Bidding will close on Friday, October 19th at 10:00pm(EST)

Highest bidder will be the winner.

Payment will be accepted via PayPal. Winner will be emailed a PayPal invoice and once payment has been made, arrangements will be made to get your item to you.

PLEASE NOTE: Auction open to US residents only. All payments must be received by October 31, 2012. These payments are not considered tax deductible.

 
Thank you for your support and happy bidding!!

This silent auction is being held to benefit Julee and Preslee Turner. Details here.  

Silent Auction Item: Personalized Birthday Banner

Item: Hand Painted Personalized Birthday Banner

This item is being donated by Katherine Heath. It is painted on canvas and has a ribbon attached for hanging. Measurements are 14"w x 22" long. It rolls up easily for storage and can be reused year after year. It can be painted in the buyers choice of colors and and personalized with any name. To see examples of her work, you can visit her etsy shop here. 

How to bid on this item:

• Place your bid in the comments section of this blog post.
• Leave NAME, EMAIL, and BID.
• All bids must be made in $1 increments. If the last bid is $9 then your bid must be $10.

Bidding will close on Friday, October 19th at 10:00pm(EST) 

Highest bidder will be the winner.

Payment will be accepted via PayPal. Winner will be emailed a PayPal invoice and once payment has been made, arrangements will be made to get your item to you. 

PLEASE NOTE: Auction open to US residents only. All payments must be received by October 31, 2012. These payments are not considered tax deductible. 

Thank you for your support and happy bidding!!

This silent auction is being held to benefit Julee and Preslee Turner. Details here.  

Silent Auction Item: Kiki La'Rue $100 Gift Certificate

Item: Kiki La'Rue $100 Gift Certificate

Kiki La'Rue is a sophisticated fashion forward boutique specializing in designer clothing and accessories at an affordable price for today's fashionistas on a budget. To see some of the many styles they offer, visit their website here. 

How to bid on this package:

• Place your bid in the comments section of this blog post.
• Leave NAME, EMAIL, and BID.
• All bids must be made in $1 increments. If the last bid is $9 then your bid must be $10.

Bidding will close on Friday, October 19th at 10:00pm(EST)

Highest bidder will be the winner.

Payment will be accepted via PayPal. Winner will be emailed a PayPal invoice and once payment has been made, arrangements will be made to get your item to you.

PLEASE NOTE: Auction open to US residents only. All payments must be received by October 31, 2012. These payments are not considered tax deductible.

Thank you for your support and happy bidding!!

This silent auction is being held to benefit Julee and Preslee Turner. Details here.