A Few Months Overdue!

The last few months, our family has been really busy. We have been able to keep up with a few of our most important events but have left out many of the cute monthly photos we typically post. So here is a bunch of photos taken over the past few months. Enjoy!

Tessa 15 - 19 Months from rebturley on Vimeo.

Baby Jacob is here!

Last night at 12:37 AM, my sister Meredith and her family welcomed their son, Jacob Curtis Morgan into the world. He was 8 lbs 11 oz and 21 inches long. We are so glad that he made it here safely and already love him to pieces. We wish we weren't so far away, otherwise we would be squeezing those chunking cheeks. Congrats Mer, Jeff, Luke, Ben and Gracie! We love you all!

IT'S A BOY!

We are so happy to share the news that out little one growing ever so slowly, is going to be a boy! We had our appointment this week despite some busy schedules. Unfortunately, it is not all good news. There were some concerns for our little one and the amount of fluid surrounding him. The lack of fluid made it impossible to get all the necessary measurements the doctor needed, as well as pictures for us to take home. So, Reagan will be going back for an additional ultrasound within the week to make sure everything is ok. Please keep our family, especially our little guy, in your prayers as we patiently wait for more information.

Love,
The Turleys

Tessa and her Power Wheels!

For Christmas, Auntie Raleigh and Uncle Shane bought Tessa her first motorized bicycle or "Power Wheels". The box recommend to not let a child ride it that was under the age of 18 months, so Tessa waited patiently for her big day to come. We are very happy that she ended up loving it! She even didn't seem to mind the helmet. She couldn't quite figure out how to hold the botton down for more then a few seconds. This caused her ride to be a little choppy, but she didn't seem to mind that either. Towards the end, she even got a kick out of pushing it around.







Here is a little video footage of her first Power Wheels experience!

PowerWheels from rebturley on Vimeo.

Thank you Auntie Raleigh and Uncle Shane for such a fun toy!

Tessa loves the Zoo!

Two weeks ago, I got to go to the Phoenix Zoo for the first time. I have visited many zoos already: San Diego, North Carolina and the Wildlife World Zoo. (I might get to go to the Denver Zoo in April, but we will see!) I just love getting to enjoy the nice weather and see all the animals!


As you can see I saw many animals. My favorite was the lion. I now know how to roar like a lion. (My new favorite movie is Lion King.)





A big first for me this trip turned out to be my favorite thing there! I LOVED THE PETTING ZOO! I followed those goats around like crazy.





Most of them just laid there and let me brush their hair. Some tried to walk a way, but I knew they couldn't go very far!






When we finished with the goats, I got to find another fun activity...the slide. I loved sliding so much, Mommy and Daddy had to entice me away from it with an ICEE. (I sure did enjoy that ICEE!)





I can't wait to go back with my cousins, hopefully over Spring Break! See you later, alligator!

Tessa and Technology!

I am sure not many people are surprised when they say "you are your father's child", but in this case...it is very true! Tessa has always had an interest in technology. She started to love to play with TV remotes at a very young age, and knew very quickly when Daddy or Mommy took out the batteries. If it didn't light up, it wasn't worth it.



Now, Tessa is figuring out more complex technology. She knows that the keyboard controls our Media Center and she knows how to turn on both her Daddy's iPhone and her Mommy's iPad. We have had to find games that are Tessa worthy and load them onto our systems. If this is what she is doing at 18 month, I can only imagine where she will be in a few years.

Fun at the Park!

A few weeks ago, Daddy, Mommy and I went to the park. We had a great time with a nice picnic. The weather was so perfect. Plus, I LOVE to be active, as most of my family knows. There are so many places here to explore!




I got to to see some chickens and chase them! I also found plenty of places to sit and rest my feet when I got tired.





While we were at the park, Mommy and Daddy's car was broken into. When I found out I got mad!




Oh well, we will just have to be more careful next time. I can't wait to go again!

Love,
Tessa