Miller's

Miller's, originally uploaded by gregring.

Greg, Ash, Jenni, Jeff

Greg, Ash, Jenni, Jeff, originally uploaded by gregring.

BFF!!!

BFF!!!, originally uploaded by gregring.

Happy Easter!!

easterTurner, originally uploaded by gregring.

Happy Easter to all my Peeps!

Thanks Lotus.

turnerwithipod, originally uploaded by gregring.

Lotus (Charlie & Becky Weber's adorable daughter) got Turner an iPod for his first birthday...sort of. It's a little bigger than Dad's iPod but he has cooler songs - like "itsy bitsy spider"...

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Turner turns one, originally uploaded by gregring.

Thanks to all who came out for Turner's first birthday. He got lots-o-loot and really had a great time. Also thanks for to Whitney for posting some pictures of the big day.

Huray!

Turner's turning one.

Turner_montage_blog, originally uploaded by gregring.

In honor of the big guy turning one years old on April 6th, I've created the Ultimate Turner Photo Collection! A collection of 36 different pictutres that tell the story of the young lads first year on this planet. There's a lot of pictures that you've seen already, some you haven't. So what are you waiting for? Check it out!

Turner at the Arboretum

Turner@Arb, originally uploaded by gregring.

The family went to the Arboretum yesterday and had a blast. Ashley and I both forgot that it was Spring Break for all the local schools so it was a bit crowded to say the least. But Turner did manage to make his way into a game of "tag" with some big kids.

Although, now I think he's a bit confused as to what grass really is. The grass at the Arboretum is like a perfect soft green carpet. While the (so-called) grass at home is not soft, nor is it carpet-like and certainly isn't green.

Turner's starting to stand on his own.

Turner standing, originally uploaded by gregring.

Yeah, I know he's not standing on his own in this picture but Ashley and I have been neglecting our duties as primary picture takers. But I know it's been a while since I posted a picture and I didn't want anymore hate mail....

Fix

withhat, originally uploaded by gregring.

Here's your Turner fix. He's cute. He's smart. He's Turner.

The big guy has started signing "More" and "Eat". He's so much smarter than me! Well, we'll see how well he does in his Baby Einstein Photoshop tutorial...

Hey Guys!

lightturner, originally uploaded by gregring.

Turner is a great deal of fun nowadays. Ashley and I have to be really aware of his surroundings because he's preatty diabolical & mischevious. He gets into everything but at the same time is really developing a really rad personality.

He's a good boy. Never really cries. He can be cruzin' around and I can pick him up, close his curtains and put him in his crib and before he hits the mattress he's got his thumb in his mouth ready for his nap. It's really quite remarkable.

No Rain.

Turner and Gursy, originally uploaded by gregring.

I don't think Turner has seen it rain in Texas. My yard looks like Beirut. Just imagine this picture in a field of really green grass and Blue Bonnets.

Ahh...isn't that cute?

Oh yea!

ashandIonporch, originally uploaded by gregring.

Hi everybody! Remember that Gallery I had that had a bunch of pictures of Turner, the family, the extended family and a whole bunch of other stuff? You don't!? Well, than you better get clickin'! And visit My SimpleViewer Gallery. There's loads of great old photos! Enjoy!

Maniac

turnturn, originally uploaded by gregring.

Turner's been crawling for a only a couple of weeks but you'd never guess it. He's a pro. He's also learning how to pull-up and, more importantly, get back down. Which right now consist of just letting go and hoping for the best. Usually he lands on his butt and he's cool with that.

Turner's going to write his first blog entry...

turn, originally uploaded by gregring.

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Grandma & Turner

grandma and Turner, originally uploaded by gregring.

Grandma came over for a while. It's great that Turner is starting to remember people and feel more comfotable around family. He's a ripper.

I want my son back

incrib, originally uploaded by gregring.

This thing I have now crawls around all over the place and I can't keep track of him. This thing that I have now keeps pulling up on the couch and drooling on the cushions. This thing that I have now is standing up in his crib after his naps.

After trying to teach him to crawl (if you can "teach" such a thing) I know realize that was a mistake. I now find myself yearning for those long forgotton days (of a couple weeks ago) when he would chill in the living room and play with some toys quietly. Now, after leaving him alone in the living room for 2 minutes, I come back in and see him hanging from the ceiling fan with one hand and holding the cat in the other.

I debating whether or not we should teach him anything else...maybe we can teach him to fold his own laundry - and that's it.

Another Turner picture

tunerturning, originally uploaded by gregring.

Arg, Matey!

Argmattey, originally uploaded by gregring.

Turner's crawling around like a madman nowadays so you really have to an eye on him at all times. He'll also pull up un the couch from time to time just to show off.

Here's a picture of him doing his best pirate captain or breakdance or something.

Who's this guy?

loganlilaturner, originally uploaded by gregring.

Here's a picture of The cousins together and Turner doesn't quite know what to make of Logan.

"eep"

eep, originally uploaded by gregring.

Poor little chicken didn't stand a chance.

This is what the cat does. This is what Turner does.

cleoandturner, originally uploaded by gregring.

Our cat likes attention.

Peeps

group, originally uploaded by gregring.

It's nice to get out every once in a while. Britton and Jess came into town and it was really a blast hanging out till the wee hours.

Britton and his wife (Amy) are expecting a boy this spring. That was nice of them to get pregnate to give Turner another friend. Who knows, maybe they'll have pictures like this one in 30 years.

"Chair"

turnerinblackchair, originally uploaded by gregring.

If pointing is impolite, then Turner is the Howard Stern of pointing. Here he is in Missouri. There are plenty of good pictures form the trip and I'll be sure to post some goodins. Until then...

My computer recently died. Something super freaked my hardrive and CPR could not be performed intime. Therefor I've lost a lot of pictures and video of the big guy. If you have any video or pictures that I've sent you of Turner please send it back to me. Much obliged.

On our way.

turnersmiling, originally uploaded by gregring.

The family is going on a road trip tomorrow to Missouri to see G-Daddy, Gigi, Uncle Lane and all of the other Happy Hollow Posse. Should make for a fun New Years. Anyway, I'm probably not going to post for a few days so I thought I might want to give you your cutie pie fix for the week. And here it is, another picture of the big guy! Hurrah!

Sign Language

highchair, originally uploaded by gregring.

We've been signing to Turner for the past couple of months now. On Saturday he took me by complete surprise when he signed milk to me.

"Are you asking me for what I think your asking me for?" I said. Luckily I was warming his bottle. So I went into the kitchen grabbed the bottle and showed him what he was asking for. "Milk?" I held the bottle up as I was signing. He signed back to me again. I was so excited that I put the bottle down and picked him while praising him. "Good boy! You are so smart!" I said happily. Turner replied with a loud whine as he focused on the bottle sitting on the coffee table. "Oh yeah...You want milk"

Before Bed...

oncouch, originally uploaded by gregring.

Before Turner goes to bed he usually sits and watches one of his many Baby Einstien DVDs. Here he is in his PJ's with his Mother.

All I want for Christmas is my four top teeth.

Turner Santa, originally uploaded by gregring.

This is my son. Turner. He might disown me when he's older after he's sees all the silly costums me and Ashley have put him in. But what can I say? I get the giggles easily.

His top teeth are finally coming in. He's the been the drool king as of late because of it. He's also started to eat those little veggie puffs that pretty much melt in your mouth. But it's been good "hand to mouth" practice. He's pimp.

Ashley's Birthday

birthday picture, originally uploaded by gregring.

Ashley's 30th Birthday was on Wenesday and to celebrate we had dinner at the Samba Room with Whiney and Derrin as well as Ashley's sister Lauren. Thanks Jen for Babysitting! We both had the Skirt Steak (which made wonderful steak & eggs the next day!).

For a week before Ashley's Birthday we got a steady stream of packages everyday. She's a popular girl. Thanks to everybody who sent a card, or a present, or simply called with a birthday message! I know it made Ashley's 30th birthday a special one.

Turner Ring is cool.

turner in crib, originally uploaded by gregring.

The Big Turn in his crib.

Miller's in for Thanksgiving

millerfamily, originally uploaded by gregring.

Ashley's family came in town for Thanksgiving and here's the pictures to prove it. Since our house is small and our son is young (and goes to bed early) we had to brave the 55 degree weather and take the cranberry mojitos and Trivial Pursuit outside. We found that the two make for a noisy combination. In case you were wondering, team "Stealth" beat "The Pumpkinheads". And let's just say that I ain't no Pumpkinhead.

Scary Scary

scaryscary, originally uploaded by gregring.

As a graphic artist I understand that the ultimate goal of most print ads is to make a person look at it. Sounds simple enough but to find just the right image/headline/typeface/direction/etc/etc/etc... can be difficult at times.

I.E. this ad/ads for the Christmas Carol. I've never seen a more scary ad in my life. Not only is that a horrible image (draw the devil horns on either picture. You'll see what I mean.) The fact that they put the same ad side by side (that's wheels off) makes this cute little boy look like those twins in Children of the Corn.

I'm burning this newspaper right now for fear of this kid coming to life in the middle of the night and me waking up with those eyes beaming back at me. UUAAAHHHJJJJYYUU.......just got the willies....

Oh yea.

tunerhishead, originally uploaded by gregring.

Here's a picture of Turner after a walk in the stroller.

After we get up

onfloor, originally uploaded by gregring.

After The big guy wakes up, we usually either play in his room for an hour or so or we go out in the living room and throw down a blanket on the floor. Turner is getting really good at rolling around and getting the things he wants. Sometimes he settles on his hands and knees and gets a little frustrated. Especially if he can't reach his "Water, Water Everywhere" book. (pictured in the background).

Mr. Bighead

bighead, originally uploaded by gregring.

He looks like he wants to eat the camera! "mmmm give me that flashy thing and I'll put it in my mouth...mmmm...Flashy..." geesh buddy....

Learn Around Playground

plaything, originally uploaded by gregring.

Turner got a new toy as a gift from G-Daddy and Gigi. (It is for Christmas but when your trying to entertain a 7 month old, there's no such thing as waiting till Christmas morning... ) A Learnaround Playground! It's got GREAT songs on it like:

"Fuzzy.....Fuzzy,Fuzzy..."

After we eat zuccini...

spoon, originally uploaded by gregring.

Turner gets the spoon and trys not to gag himself.

The Machine

turner eating, originally uploaded by gregring.

Turner's a machine. Eating and pooping. I could post a picture of the latter but...maybe next time. He really loves to eat. Squash (acorn and butternut), applesauce, cereal, peas, green beans and sweet potato. I'm sure the foods he eats doesn't really interest you. THe real reason I wrote that whole thing just so I could write "butternut" ha ha ha...

...butternut....

How's the weather?

instroller, originally uploaded by gregring.

When you're a 7 month old, taking walks becomes a big part of your day. The weather has been so nice the last couple days that Turner's really diggin' it. The perfect football weather.

A Cowboy's bye week is a good time to have a birthday party. Happy Birthday Lila!

Happy Halloween

Turner_lionoutfit, originally uploaded by gregring.

Doesn't Turner look excited! Sorry buddy. Of course, I would feel bad, but you look so cute!

Anyway, here is a Halloween picture, a picture of Turner in his new Jumpy-jumpy-jumpy-thing and a picture of him sitting up (which he has now mastered).

Did you know that you can click the pictures and it will take you to my Flickr account? That has ALL of the pictures on this blog (and some rejects) in one place. and you don't have to read any boring crap like this!

Bouncy Seat

jumper, originally uploaded by gregring.

Sittin' up.

sitting, originally uploaded by gregring.

The Big Bubba

pumpkin2, originally uploaded by gregring.

Another one of Turner

pumpkin1, originally uploaded by gregring.

Fall is here

pumpkin3, originally uploaded by gregring.

Ahhh, the leaves changing colors, there's a chill in the air and chili in the crockpot. You know what that means? More pictures of course! There's a church down the street from out house that sells pumpkins before holloween and Ashley and I thought it would be a good opportunity to get a few snapshots of the big guy. We put him in his pimp orange vest (a la Back to the Future) and snapped away! Enjoy!

As gay as two brothers can be

me and chris, originally uploaded by gregring.

When you ask me and my brither Chris to strike a pose, damn do we strike a pose. It's my 30th birthday on monday and my wife had a surprise bowling party for me. Anyone who was anyone was there - including my brother and his wife Michele, Mason, Payce, Lauren, Whitney and Derrin, Shannon, Kristen and Brian, Mark and Christine (thanks for the bottle) Bono, Dirk Nowistki, Emmitt Smith and Jessica Alba (for good measure....)

My actual Birthday is the 24th so send those gift certificates (or cash) before monday!

"I'm smiling because I love to eat!"

kittyhat, originally uploaded by gregring.

Hey ya'll. I'm doing better about putting pictures up here. It's the descriptions and the writing that's now killing me. I know I could talk about Turner. How he's eating cereal, green beans, peas, bananas, and apple sauce now (Not in one sitting. That's be crazy.) But I feel like people probably don't even read this stuff. They just look at the pictures and say "awe...ain't he cute?"

Turner loves to eat. He's huge.

My birthday is coming up. Sosend all your iTunes gift certificates to greg@gregring.com. Thanks guys! That's very thoughtful of you!

Another Turner Picture

DSCN1674, originally uploaded by gregring.

Turner at 6 Months

excersaucer, originally uploaded by gregring.

Turner had his six month checkup today. He's a little over 17 puonds and twenty some odd inches long (I don't remember excatly). All I know is that he's 50% in weight and 90% in height. He also had four shots which he wasn't happy about, but he made it.

This is a picture of him in his excersaucer in our backyard.

Turner's still cute

Turner_thumbsucker, originally uploaded by gregring.

I know I'm horrible. A post a month is not excatly what I had in mind when I started this thing but, you see, I'm lazy. And this way every picture I put up of Turner it really looks like he's growing a lot! Which he is. He's "off the charts" tall and in the 60% of weight. Dominating. He's recently started rolling over like a maniac. It's so funny to see him one day not interested in something then the next day doing something like rolling over - and back again - and again.

I'll try to be better about posting stuff, but I've lied before