Category: Life

Hey there,

I just wanted to leave a note for any family overseas that has heard about the wildfires in San Diego and is checking to see how we are. We are fine, prepared to evacuate should the fire come close enough, but as of this moment, we are all good. Of course, I am not with the rest of the family but at school up in Los Angeles.

 As always, you can email us if you want to chat: family@turori.com

I don’t know if I ever told you, but I am a terrible blogger. Or at least I was during the last couple of years because I was always so darn busy with school. Add in to the equation that I never seemed to remember that I needed to write a post until I was in my car, half way to wherever I was going, without internet access and enough time to forget all about blogging by the time I reached a computer. Yes folks, that is the only excuse I have. I’m glad to say that is no longer the case, I now have free time (what a luxury!) and will be writing on a more regular basis – like, at least once a month.

I think it’s only fair for this post to be a big “catch-you-up” one, where I briefly go over the life activities of each Turori family member since, oh, last July. In the interest of displaying no favoritism, we shall go in order from oldest to youngest (parents included!)

Mom – Suzye continues to homeschool the three youngest, while running the household and making sure everyone

Dad – George has been working on jobs around our house for the last couple of months.

Melodie – I’ve “moved” to Los Angeles county to finish my Bachelor’s in Arts degree at Biola University. It’s very strange to be living 1.5 hours away from home with a person I’d never met prior to coming here. Despite the difficulties, it’s been a good experience overall, and I manage to head down the highway to see family and friends every other weekend (or more often!).

Dale – Dale is in his second semester of full time college, he’s given up on gridiron football and taken up rugby with a local men’s team. To say Dale loves playing rugby may a bit of an understatement. He talks about the sport constantly with the boys and dad, and mopes when he gets a little injury that keeps him from playing. Life is good when you’re playing rugby.

John – John is the same old John. Though quiet and unassuming, he loves to rock out on the drums – much to the dismay of everyone else’s ears. John is playing rugby on an Under-19 boys (men’s?) team. He’s also just started practice with his soccer team for the upcoming State Cup tournament, all while maintaining a presence at Boy Scouts and karate. I tell you, nobody is busier than this kid right now.

Christopher – The rugby bug has also bitten Christopher, who is playing for an Under-14 boys team called the Bar-Bear-ians. In addition, Christopher takes guitar lessons once a week, and is currently teaching himself to play banjo and harmonica. He would like to learn the bagpipes, but thus far those plans haven’t quite worked out.

Jennifer – Cute as a button, bright and bubbly – that’s our Jennifer. She has enjoyed moving into Melodie’s room now that Melodie is mostly living in L.A., and goes to ballet lessons once a week. She plays with neighborhood friends, and works on her school with mom. Ah, to be nine years old again!

Well, that’s the short version of the update folks. Pictures will be updated soon (you can already see some photos of the apartment I live in!) and I think Dale wants to write about his passion for rugby, and his efforts to organize touch games with the local Boy Scout kids.

Don’t forget, you can email us: familyATturori.com. 🙂

We’ve been home for 3 weeks now, and every day of those few weeks has been busy. For me, anyway. 😉 After one full day of relaxtion upon our return to the States, Dale and I headed off to summer school. I’m taking Physical Geology and Intermediate Algebra, Dale is taking Knowledge & Reality (Philosophy) plus the “class” for summer football camp.

In addition to class, I’ve got my radio show from 6-8PM pacific time on Wednesdays at the wonderful KKSM, also known as Palomar College Radio. If you’re interested, you can listen on the internet.

Mom’s 50th birthday is tomorrow and to celebrate, aunt Nancy is coming down to have lunch with our family in between Dale’s class and football practice. Dad has to miss out lunch because he’s working about an hour away, but he’ll be home for dinner. Sometime before mom wakes up tomorrow morning I’ve got to round up my crew of siblings and spruce up the house with a few little decorations I bought.

I set up a new (and fully functioning) mailing list, so you don’t have to remember to check our site for updates. Just enter your email below, or use the “Email List” link on the right, and you’ll be subscribed to our list. Then you’ll get an email whenever someone blogs or uploads new pictures.

And now, I must return to my homework. Le sigh.

One more quick note: thanks to everyone who read the blog while we were on our trip! I enjoyed writing it and it helped me remember the little details, I’m glad everyone seems to have enjoyed it.

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My apologies for not updating more often. It appears I’m the only one in the family who will actually write, and my time is severely limited this semester. I am taking an unreasonable amount of classes (by my own choice) and any free time is usually spent trying to relax or attempt a social life (haha).

Last month we had a couple of cold storms, which meant a trip to Palomar mountain for some snowtime fun. I uploaded a few of the the digital pictures, there are some of Jennifer and Dale, but those are yet to be developed 35MM film. Good times were had by all, especially when our neighbors loaned us a couple of their giant inner tubes. Perfect for sledding! Afterwards I took John and Christopher to the Observatory, which they’d never visited before. It was a perfect ending to an equally beautiful and perfect day.

As soon as school finishes in May, two days after I finish with finals in fact, Dale, Dad, and I are jetting off for a month long trip to Oceania. Specifically, the Cook Islands, New Zealand, and Australia. I’m insanely excited. I’ve wanted to take this trip for my entire life; to meet family I’ve never met before, see places and people I’ve only heard about in stories. I wish our whole family could go, but that’s just not possible at this time, maybe in the future.

Anyway, I’ve added our current arrival/departure dates to the calendar, which you can view in the sidebar to the right, or in a list. If you are a friend or relation of George’s, please look at the dates and send us an email or comment here, so that we can see you while we’re in town!

So, much has been going on for the Turori’s in the last month or so. Back around Thanksgiving, it was decided our living room was going to get a much needed overhaul. New furniture was selected, then paint for the walls, and stain for the ceiling. The last three weeks have been spent painting walls and staining ceilings. Then the boys helped dad tear out the old carpet and lay a beautiful tile floor. Hallelujah! It’s going to be much nicer to clean this flooring!

Last Saturday the furniture came, and since then we’ve been enjoying our beautiful new living room. Aside from a couple little odds ‘n ends, it’s all finished. Whew! Pictures will be coming in a day or two.

Right now we’re all preparing to rise early tomorrow and hit the road for Los Angeles. We’ll be spending Christmas Eve with the Bergquist clan at Aunt Nancy’s house, then heading back for a Christmas at home. It’s been a while since we’ve spent so many hours in the car with all 7 of us. Here’s to the gift we’re allowed to open tomorrow that’s shaped suspiciously like a new DVD. 😉

I hope you all have a Merry Christmas!

On July 3rd our goat Princess gave birth to super cute twin boys. I have posted some photos for you to see. Now that the boys are a week old, they are starting bound and leap about their pen. So cute! It’s too bad they’re both male, so we can’t keep either of them. At least we can enjoy playing with baby goats for a while. 🙂

In other news, Dale will be leaving for his Boy Scout trip in approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes. I still can’t believe he’s going to be gone for an entire 4 weeks! It will be a fantastic trip for him, Boston, Washington D.C., the White House, Library of Congress, Smithsonian and all those other awesome landmarks. Hopefully he will do some blogging while he’s traveling!

Well, summer has come to an all too sudden end for me. Summer school begins on Monday. Yes, this Monday. However there is light even amidst my Philosophy and Cultural Anthropology classes. I am also taking The Art of Cinema, which is watching movies and writing about them (easy!)

But by far, the best part of summer school is going to be my shift at KKSM 1320 AM. It will be fun to back on the airwaves, playing good music and sharing interesting tidbits. Everyone can listen to my show, or any of the other wonderful programs, live on the internet at our website. 9-12 AM every Tuesday, mark it down! 🙂 We will also be broadcasting live from the San Diego County Fair June 28-30.

In addition to classes, my on-air shift and interning with Inside Soccer, I am also the new Promotions Director at KKSM. So the summer will be spent revamping the station website and getting the Promotions department running.

Somewhere in there I plan on squeezing in a couple trips to the beach and the movies. 😉

– Melodie