Tennessee

We just got back from Tennessee - I haven't been  there since I was in the single digits of age (I think). Obviously, I didn't remember much from way back when.

It was Caroline's 1st time on a plane! She did extremely well (both ways). I was a proud mommy. She did not cry.. she was actually really curious about what was happening around her. She was looking at everyone and playing with all her toys. I'll say it again and again......she's such a good baby.

We were up there for a wedding. Shout out to the gorgeous new wifey, Brittney. Congratulations to the happy couple!

I had a girls day out at a Spa. Oh. My. Goodness. I think I'm going to need to schedule a massage every 2 weeks now. Heavenly is the only way I can think to describe it. (I've had a professional massage before, but now I feel like I truly appreciate them).
Let me tell you how beautiful it is there You've got the city but then you've got rolling hills. You've got your country, in the middle of no where towns, but then you have busy streets with people walking everywhere. It's a sight to see. Everything was green. It even has a certain smell to it. 

I'm very happy that we were able to spend some time with my dad and Jimmie. Living way down here in Central Florida we don't get to see our family as often as we like. But, it makes the time we do get to see them that much more exciting. I missed my daddy.

We really enjoyed it... the whole trip. We met new people, had good food, good drinks and a real good time. #makingmemories Hopefully we'll get up there again soon!

Happy 1/2 Birthday!

Happy 1/2 Birthday to our Caroline Ann :)

6 whole months. 6 months old! I'm working on wrapping my head around it. I realize that 6 comes after 5 but really? It's already been 6 months? 

Our beautiful girl has made many changes and has grown drastically over the last months.

Watching her grow has been one of the most exciting things to see. To be able to watch her daily changes is such a blessing and then to see all the changes she has made over time just blows my mind. 

She's such a bright girl. Her smile is contagious. And she is so, so smart for being so little. 

Fun Facts About Caroline:

• Weighs 16 pounds & 6 ounces
• Is 26 inches long
• Holds things in her hands and passes them between hands
• Sits up on her own
• Rolls over from back to tummy
• Pushes up on her arms while on her tummy
• Knows how to push the buttons in her books to make sound play
• Has now been to five different states: Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia & Tennessee
• Has been through security at an airport & flown on an airplane 
• Kicks her legs to music
•  Has tried a couple solid foods so far including Sweet Potatoes & Carrots
• Will smile back when you smile at her
• Talks to Mickey during Mickey's Clubhouse
• Wakes up smiling and laughing
• laughs when we sing "Sweet Caroline" to her
• is allergic to squash
• kicks her feet in the bath tub

 Something funny? Joseph and I just crack up every time. When she's laying on her belly, she will kick her legs (like she is jumping) and she will move her arms at the same time.. it looks like she's swimming.  

It won't be too long until she's crawling... we're not in a hurry though. She is going to be into everything. I know it. 

Time

Time is the scariest thing if you ask me. You have to worry about it passing by too quickly sometimes. You have to worry if there is enough of it. Then at times you dread how slow you think it's going to pass. It's not a fair "thing" if you ask me. Time scares me, mostly because of the uncertainty that goes along with it.

The future brings big changes for the Turner family. Changes that will bring growth and security for our family more quickly in the future, but for a short time period we will have a huge adjustment.

Even a short period can seem long when it comes to matters of the heart. It seems that when you're distanced from the ones you love that time has a way of dragging out each day until you're together again. This is what I'm dreading.

I don't want anything to be missed. Birthdays. Milestones. The little moments that mean so much. That's what makes me sad.

On the other hand, I'm excited. Because of the big changes that will take place because we make this sacrifice for a short period. Because of our family. And because of the opportunities.

If there is one thing I know for certain, the time we do I have, we will make the most of. Together.

Just things that are on my mind lately...