What's New?! Oh, Nothin'.....

While there's nothing "new" to report since the last post...I mean, nothing like another baby or a lottery win or an alien abduction, but, as we have this blog, I feel compelled to fill it.

Julie is mending very well, much to the surprise, and occasionally, the chagrin, of many women here in Abilene. Apparently, like many, many years ago, pregnancy, in this neck of the woods, is still regarded as a "condition," that requires pain medication and bed rest. Julie is signed on for a 5K next week...kidding, but I've no doubt she's considered it.

Olivia and Eli are certainly keeping us busy. While they're being a great big sister/brother, I don't think they realize that their parents would appreciate it a great deal if they were running on a lower gear, even for a couple of days. They're showing Alise tons of love though, and that's all that matters.

Alise is beautiful, and she's finally figured out how to use her digestive system, which is a relief. Pun intended.

Alise Bernadette has entered "the building"...

Early this morning, October 20th, Alise Bernadette quickly, but not quietly, entered this world. She is a petite 7 lbs. 9 ounces, and 21 inches long. The smallest of the Turner children at birth, to date. Dimple count: TBD. Mind of her own, already: Indeed. Beautiful, like her mother and big sister: I went gray when she was born.

We'll post pictures when sleep deprivation doesn't impair our small motor function.

Awaiting the beginning of the beginning...

Where are all of the exciting posts, you ask? Tales of elephants, spices, curried meats and vegetables, pictures of the Taj Mahal, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera?

Well, they are still to come, I think...er, I hope. We have yet to travel to New Delhi due to some "unforseen" circumstances, and it's unknown when the circumstances will correct themselves. Who knows, the "Assignment: India" blog may, in fact, become an "Assignment: Chile" blog or an "Assignment: D.C." blog or....time will tell.

In the meantime, Julie, Olivia and Eli are in West Texas, and our third child, Alise Bernadette, will arrive sooner then later. Thanks to this unfortunate travel delay, I will likely be present for her birth...so, that's Silver Lining.