Braden and his cousin Liam decided they wanted to go to “The Berry Ranch” and pick out some Pumpkins last Sunday (or their parents decided, but that is neither here nor there). They had a great time going on a hay ride, playing with Pumpkins that are as big as they are and just being together!
Photos follow (for more you can view the photos link above):
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| We went up to the lake last week and Braden had a blast. The previous times we’d gone up he didn’t want to be in the water, but this time he discovered sand. It squishes when you squeeze it! What could be more fun than that!Doesn’t he look so old sitting by himself in his life jacket on the boat. My little man is growing so fast! |  |
Today the Goulds invited the us and Butlers to go with them to a rope swing they found off the greenbelt behind Veterans Memorial Park. It was a big pond and pretty nice, much warmer than the Boise River was! It was great fun until we decided to go on the rope swing. Ride #1 Kevin caught the toe of his sandal on the rocks on the bank of the water and just tumbled into the water. Ride #2 he leaped off the hill, threw his whole body weight into the air and SMACK, right into the tree holding the rope swing. Fortunately he held onto the swing and fell into the water and not on the rocks at the base of the tree. Youch!! Needless to say, that was all for the Turners. I didn’t dare try it, and Kevn’s pride and body couldn’t handle another ride!
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(What you can’t see is that Braden is naked and LOVING it!) |
(Tonight, the stratches just sting a bit, but his muscles are sore, like he’d been in a car crash, or maybe a tree crash? Hehe! Sorry Love!) |
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The month of July brought lots of firsts for Braden. First tooth, sitting alone for long stretches of time, saying dadadadadada (everything is dada except Dada), and rolling front to back and back to front. Here are some we have pictures of.
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| First time in the ocean – on his first 4th of July | First bike ride, not fond of the helmet |
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| First solid food, green-beans, sweet potatoes and apple sauce are the favorites | First car trip, 5.5 hours to SunRiver Oregon to visit Mom’s family |
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| First time in a boat and in the lake, loved the life jacket, not the water so much. |
Now he’s 6 months old (17.5 lbs, 27 3/4” tall) and I can’t wait to see what August will bring!
Ok, I know it was last week, but here it is.
On Fathers Day Kevin got breakfast (fresh blueberry pancakes, bacon, hashbrowns, strawberries, oj and milk) in bed with the Sunday paper. The day before we decided that we were going to go on a picnic with the other Turners, Dick and Joyce and Brian, Eryn and Liam. So after breakfast, we packed up the car, stopped for some fried chicken and potato wedges, and headed for Veterans Park. It was a beautiful day and it was fun watching the boys enjoy themselves. It was so nice we went from there to the community pool in Tuscany near Dick and Joyce’s house. It was so fun taking the little boys into the water! We have little inflatable chairs that will also keep them shaded, so they are completely pampered! What a life! All in all I think a good day was had by all and many fun memories were made and traditions started!
Happy Fathers Day to all the fathers in my life! (and Happy Birthday Joyce!) We love you all.
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We have taken Braden swimming a few times now in an actual swimming pool and he LOVES it! We knew he likes his bath, but he loves water in general. He splashes and kicks at times but then also just floats calmly. When I put him under the water he just comes back up blinking his eyes and looking a little startled. No coughing or crying! What a good boy and already a little fish.
Saturday was sad day for Morgan and myself (Roxy also, who will miss her boyfriend Sammy). Some of our best friends here in Boise, Luke and Stephanie Timmons, are moving to California. Saturday was their going away party.
They have been an inspiration to Morgan and myself in how to live a Christian marriage with devotion to one another. There is such a compassion in their lives for friends and family. I obviously spoke about personal issues more with Luke but I’m sure Steph is the same way: never judging, just listening and giving sound, biblical advice and counsel (with the random rant about cars, tires and Jordan in between). I’ll miss our Wednesday mornings at the “bagel place”.
I still look forward to dominating Luke in Fantasy Sports for many years to come. Hopefully his new job keeps him busy so he won’t have the time to do “research” and be the first on the waiver wire.
Timmonsiiii – We look forward to visiting you guys in LA and can’t wait to hit the slots and black-jack in Reno! Our prayers will always be with you and your new/old lives in California. We selfishly hope you move back soon.
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On Saturday Braden met his Great Grandma Longenecker for the first time. 
We love you Great Grandma!
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| Amy Wolin (pregnant with Chloe), Bridget Book (pregnant with Reece?), Sarah McDonald, Morgan & Braden Turner, and Jody Cacioppo |
Although it was early, I had a great time catching up with all of you and seeing the recent additions to our group! Love you all and your babies too!
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