Monday, February 13, 2012

Kadyn's Baptism

Our sweet Kadyn was baptized on Saturday. It was a very special day for her and our whole family. Kadyn does not enjoy being the center of attention and thus was very apprehensive to have a large number of individuals staring at her. Knowing this, we planned a very simple, very sweet program that included a few of the amazing friends we have had the great pleasure of meeting here in the area. Kadyn is an amazing young lady that Heavenly Father has graciously sent to our home to bless and enrich our lives. It truly was an amazing day that turned out just as it was planned.....simply sweet.


Kadyn's Big Birthday

A week from Friday we had a birthday bash to celebrate Kadyn turning the BIG 8! With each move we've made the kids have always been blessed with one of two situations. They either meet one terrific kid to enjoy and hang out with, or, a whole handful. For Kadyn and St. Louis, the latter has definitely been her experience. Ryley and her friend Julia were my helpers at the party and they did a terrific job running things and tending to the baby. We played tons of games and ate way to many sweets and goodies. The only thing I felt bad about was sending them all home with that much sugar in their systems! It was a great day for a great girl. Happy Birthday Kadyn! We love you tons kiddo!

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Ballard Boy Bonding

Two words, "Car Show".
Need I say more?.....

"I'll say more. This was such a fun day. I have fond memories of going to a few car shows with Dad when I was younger. The cars were cool, but just knowing I was out doing something with just my Dad made it more special. Hopefully Thatch thinks the same someday. Of course, from my perspective, it was awesome to hang out with him! Loved every minute of it :)" (Steven)


Saturday, January 21, 2012

Random In January

January never fails to be a random month for the Ballard family. We're all coming down from holiday highs, and yet, excited for the brand new year that lies ahead. Due to this, the month flies by and our activities within that time make for a very sporadic post. So, without further adieu...

RANDOM #1
The weather.
It's warm, it's cold, it's snowy, it's dry?
We're not complaining though!
We spend warm days at the park and cold days enjoying games and hot chocolate,
(after the first snowman is built of course.)

RANDOM #2
We have spent multiple days in Puerto Rico!
(Alright, we of course don't actually go there)
It's a fantastic game of trading, buying, and selling - we highly recommend it!
The older girls caught on quickly and play with us into late hours of the night.
It's been great bonding time with the girls, but destroys any hope of Steven and
I being social with other couples. Oh well, we now have "built in" game players!

RANDOM #3
A great check up for our rapidly growing baby.
8 months old already! What is going on?
For "stat" purposes Azure is....
80 percentile weight, 80 percentile head circumference, and 60 percentile height.
We're lovin' her chubbiness!

RANDOM #4
We had "girls day out" last weekend.
After visiting the local animal shelter for our hundredth time,
(the kids know we can only window shop right now)
we stopped in at TGIFriday's.
Haley was enjoying her ice cream to the extreme.
They are ALL growing too fast!

RANDOM #5
You know that "growing too fast" comment above?
Here's more proof!
Kadyn lost her first (THREE) teeth during the week of Christmas.
Number 1 came on Monday, number 2 Christmas Eve,
and number 3 just a few days later.
For Kadyn it truly brought new meaning to the song, "All I Want For Christmas."
Good thing the tooth fairy doesn't take off for holidays!






Monday, January 2, 2012

New Year's 2011

So fun! We chased the kiddos at the park in 62 degrees and finished the year off with a buffet of Ballard family favorites. What else could one ask for?

8:45pm

10:10pm

11:40pm

12:00am!


The Magic House

Six months left in St. Louis and two entire weeks with no school.....
we gotta live it up!