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Saturday, April 18, 2009

Turner update

Turner continues to grow and learn new activities to keep K and I entertained.

He likes to play peek-a-boo now by pulling a blanket off his head and waiting for us to laugh and act surprised.

He also enjoys taking walks with us. You can see his new Savannah Sand Gnats cap that K's co-worker Sandy gave him. This picture is from before the walk.

And this one from after the walk.

Turner's cousin Bailey came to hang out for a little while.

Turner enjoyed helping Mommy plant her new garden and flower beds.

We are looking forward to lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes, dill, basil, cucumbers, and peppers this summer.

Here is what Turner contributes while Mommy works in the garden.

And he still loves mealtime. His latest favorite is peaches.

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Turner pics

Turner keeps growing and learning new tricks. Here are some random pics for your Turner fix.

Kristen's Wildlife

Kristen has been enjoying the wildlife of the Friendly Farms. This is her hawk.

A deer hanging out in the backyard.

Deer in backyard from Matt Boone on Vimeo.

And a rabid wolf

Turner has been trying new foods all this month. His favorite so far seems to be peas but he also loves sweet potatoes and pears. He also still likes oatmeal, bananas, and squash. He is not too excited about rice or avocado, but applesauce, he absolutely hates. The video was taken of his first bites of applesauce.

Turner's first applesauce from Matt Boone on Vimeo.

Friday, February 27, 2009

Papaw

Papaw (Matt's grandfather), James Truman Staton, passed away on February 20. He is greatly missed. Papaw had been fighting multiple ailments for a while and the family was able to say goodbye without him suffering for too long a time. K and I were able to see and speak with him about a week before he passed away.

Papaw had a way of telling the most entertaining stories with lots of details and he also told great jokes. He loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren very much.

The last time we spoke to him, he was in the hospital and had lost lots of weight. He was moved into a hospice home in High Point shortly thereafter, but was only there for three days. On our last visit we really enjoyed listening to him tell us about his baseball playing days including the time he had his bat loaded with lead!

I can remember staying at Papaw's when I was little and how much he enjoyed giving us hugs and kisses ("sugar"). I can remember him sitting out on the front porch and watching us play. I also remember him working in the yard and gardens that they had. He always loved to make us laugh.

Papaw lost his sight in his later years and I always felt like I had an important job when I was leading him around. He also took up the harmonica again and was very good at playing songs he remembered from his youth. He always wanted to know more about my bass playing.

Turner didn't get much time with Papaw, but I will always think that Papaw hung on as long as he did in part to get to hold Turner. I hope these pictures will convey to Turner one day the love that Papaw had for him.

Papaw will be missed but we believe that he can now breathe with clear lungs, walk without help, throw a baseball again, and see the glory of God with new eyes.

February Turner Report

February went by too quickly. Here are the Turner highlights.
The most exciting development was Turner's baptism on February 22. I dont have the pictures from the church yet, but will post them when I do. He got sprinkled with water by Pastor Yount (who also baptized K and married us too) and only started yelling when it was about over. We had lots of family at the church and then lots more at the house afterward.