Scott Turkington Homer Alaska McDonald 1990 Super Bowl XXIV Commercial

Video of the Super Bowl Commercial Below

In 1990, McDonalds decided to shoot a Super Bowl commercial in my home town of Homer Alaska.  My Uncle Jim, who was living with our family after college caught wind of the casting call.  He decided to pack me and my siblings up in the car and head down for an Audition at the Heritage Hotel in downtown Homer.  For what ever reason, out of all of us, I got a call back for a second audition. 

Hester's Surprise Baby Shower

Hester and I were able to make a trip Home for Christmas to spend the holidays with family.  I thought it would be fun to throw her a surprise baby shower so I called my sister and ask her for her help.  Together with my Mother, the two of them planned a "Cookie Exchange" party as a ruse to keep the whole thing a secret from Hester.  A few days after arriving in Alaska, Hester woke up the day of the "Cookie Exchange" to my Mom making several different cookies and finger foods for the party.  An hour or two before the party was to start, I took Hester out to go shopping for some Alaska inspired baby clothing. 

No ding dong :) It's a GIRL!

Well, its official, we found out today that we're having a girl.  Hester's Mom asked us a month or two ago whether or not we wanted the baby to have a ding dong or no ding dong haha!  We now have our answer :)

My Grandparents and the Legacy They Leave Behind

Grandpa Bob and Grandma Carolyn with a whole crew
of family over at their house for a family dinner

I've always cherished the time I spent with my Grandparents.  On my Dad's side, My Grandpa Bob is my last living Grandparent.  My Grandpa Elton on my mother's side passed some years ago. My two Grandmothers both passed this last year.  Each of them made an incredibly powerful impressions on me throughout my life.  They're just one of the reasons Alaska is such a special place for me.  Even as an adult, I feel like a child every time I revisit the memories of my youth.  

Life after a Car Wreck - State Farm Claim

Well, it's been almost 2 years now since Hester was T-Boned from a careless State Farm driver.  The accident has changed our lives in so many ways.  For one, Hester's health is not what it used to be.  When I first met my wife, she was vivacious and full of life. 

I like to do it 6 times a week and on Sunday's if I'm lucky...

Perhaps your hobby is collecting
antique lamps several days a week? :)

Breast Cancer Awareness "I like it on the _____"

For those of you who recently saw suggestive "I like it on the ____ " quotes on your mothers, sisters, cousin's profiles, fear not, it's all been for a good cause.  The viral campaign to raise Breast Cancer Awareness has spread like wild fire on Facebook. 

The Baby's Heartbeat Week 9

We borrowed a Baby Heart Beat Doppler from my brother and sister in law when we found out we were pregnant.  Until this week we hadn't heard anything.  Tonight however, Hester was able to dial in on the faint swooshing of the baby's heart.  It's pretty weak and she wasn't able to stay on it very long.  I looped the best part and tried to clean it up as best I could.  If you turn your speakers up loud enough you should be able to hear it :)