Buddies

Turner's New Trick

Turner's Excellent Week

Lots going on in Turner World this week. It started with lots of candy on Halloween...none of which he could eat.

Turner invited over his good friend Caleb (along with his mom Sabrina) for the evening.

Unfortunately the scary decorations didn't actual scare away any kids, so we had to give away most of our candy.

On Saturday, Turner attended the Cary Band Day parade with his parents. The banging drums, clashing cymbals, and Elvis impersonators didn't phase him as he slept through most of the parade, until he was hungry.

Gran and Granpa came by on Wednesday for a visit and dinner at the Longhorn. For full coverage, see http://maboone.blogspot.com/ .

Thursday, mom's friend Kelly arrived to help out over the weekend. Kelly has two young ones of her own (see them here: http://brookswildkingdom.blogspot.com/) and she had lots of great ideas including the instant sleep swing.

Finally on Sunday, Grams came by to say hello.

Turner decided to show off a little bit by actually picking up his stuffed monkey unassisted. Even Chloe was impressed.

Beat that Chloe!

It's starting to get a little spooky...

From the depths of the Boone family graveyard...

The dead shall arise in their grave clothes...

Flocked by carrion fowl...

Accompanied by the baying of the Hounds of Hades...
And on All Hallows' Eve, the feared Great Pumpkin shall arise!

Dont get scared!Happy Halloween!

Fun in Concord

Turner and his mother visited her sister Lauren and Turner's cousins this past Monday in Concord. Turner has three cousins in Concord, Riley, Ty, and Bailey. Bailey, on the left, was born almost exactly one month before Turner. He is starting to catch up with her in size although she still is a little longer.

Turner has caught her in hat size though.Riley and Ty like to participate in Concord's most popular sport!

Turner's Big Adventure

Turner has had a week of firsts. He took his first bottle and sucked it down like a champ. Then he went on his first roadtrip where he met several relatives for the first time and even attended his first wedding (congratulations to Della and Buddy!).

Here's Turner getting all shined up for his road trip.
Turner took his first bottle in stride but gave some strange looks to the person feeding him.
The first road trip was to, appropriately enough, Boone, NC. On Friday night, Turner got to meet his Uncle Adam for the first time.

And he met Adam's girlfriend Melissa.

Here's Melissa holding her dog Kiya, who also attended the Turner soiree.

Here's Turner enjoying some Japanese food on Friday night. He loves teriyaki steak.
On Saturday we attended a wedding at a small church in the mountains. Kristen's friend Della got married that morning and then had a great reception complete with a bluegrass band and barbecue. Turner showed up dressed to the nines. He was really good during the ceremony and reception, barely making a peep.

These are Turner's boogie shoes.

On Saturday evening, we stopped in Trinity to see some family. This is Great Aunt Sandy holding the boy.

Gladys Ann also attended and participated.

But all Turner really wanted to do was see his Papaw...

And his Mamaw...And his Gran and Grandad (not pictured).
When it was all over, Matt and Kristen were exhausted but glad to have had the experience. Kristen was especially glad to have seen her friend Della happily married (and on her way to Belize)! Turner just wanted to kick back with a plate of his favorite baked good.

Turner at three weeks

This coming Tuesday, Turner turns three weeks old. These weeks have gone by very fast and very slow at the same time. Everyone is still healthy. Turner is still trying to establish a schedule of when he wants to eat and when he wants to sleep. He is putting on weight quickly now and it shows in these pictures.

Turner sleeping and Kristen trying to. It doesnt happen often lately.

Turner's favorite outfit.
Turner lounging in his version of the barcalounger.

Turner taking it easy after a tough day.

Turner doing his running man imitation.Our perfect little boy.