Sunday, September 30, 2012

Fall Family Fun...And Lots of Corn!!!!

The Ballard Boys Enjoyed a Beautiful Fall Day at Liberty Mills Farm, in Somerset, VA.  This Farm boasts Virginia's Largest Corn Maze, 20 acres with 6 miles of paths! The Ballard Boys tackled the middle maze, 30min -1hr to complete! That's a Long time to be stuck in Corn with the Ballard Boys!!! Our section had 17 trivia questions at different check points throughout the maze to answer and win a prize, if you got them all correct.  Here is a Picture of the 2012 Design...


The Beginning of the Maze...

Checking the Map...

I Knew We were in Trouble...

The Farm also had a Fabulous Play Area for Children with all kinds of games!  Corn Tunnel, good idea...bad execution! Both Boys smacked their heads on the pumpkin entrance!

Conquering the Tower of Hay!

Never to be Out Done...

J..U..M..P!!!


Quiet Time...

Ok, who are We Kidding... JUMP!!!!!

A Little Pumpkin Patch Picking...

The Man in Charge...

Hay Riding back to the Car...

Thanks Daddy for the trip and Successfully getting us Out of the Corn!!! (First Ones Out, I know you're Not Surprised!!!) We had a Blast on this Beautiful Fall Day!!!


Saturday, September 22, 2012

Soccer Boys!

The Ballard Boys have started Soccer for the fall and are doing Fabulous! William is doing well on the 4 year olds team! He Loves his coaches and team mates!  Jebby started out with the 2yr olds but quickly lost patience with their lack of focus so he moved on to the 3yr olds and is doing Much Better!!

The Ballard Boys ready for Practice!

A little Warm Up since we were early.

Jebby as a Red Dragon!!! 

Can You Feel the Intensity in his Jump-N-Jacks!

William (14), a Purple Shark is an Awesome Goalie!

Our Purple Shark trying to get back to protect his Goal!!!

Snack Time!!! Good Practice for Both the Sharks and Dragons!!!

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

The Ballard Boys at the Greenbrier

The Ballard Boys took over the Greenbrier this weekend to Celebrate Nonna's Birthday and Nonna and Grumpy's Anniversary! Minus one minor Sign and Easel Collision by James, I think the weekend was a Success! The Ballard Boys had a Blast and were their Charming Selves...


 William on his Bed.

 James posing on his Bed.

The Whole Crew! (As Best as we could do...)

 The Boys enjoyed the grounds and playing! The Weather was Beautiful!!!

 We even got a little Swimming in!

I'll File these next Pictures under "What was Daddy thinking..." 





Lastly, A Big Thank You to Grumpy, Nonna, Aunt Becca, Uncle Drew, Uncle Chris, Aunt Jodie, Kaleb, Brenna, and Darcie for a Fabulous Weekend!!!!  Love You All!!!!


Sunday, September 9, 2012

Ballard Boys Lov'n UVA Sports!!!

The Ballard Boys had a Fun Filled Weekend of UVA Sports! You know how the saying goes..."When in Rome, Do As the Romans Do"  The Ballard Boys take their Cavalier Sports Very Seriously!! 

Friday the Ballard Boys took in a Little Men's Soccer

 Saturday, the Football Team versus Penn State and won!!! The Boys were Ready to Fight the Nittany Lions

The game was Sold Out and a Little Warm for Our Little Hoos!

Another one because they were just so Fired Up!

Sunday, Women's Soccer versus James Madison.  The Boys were Good Luck for the Hoos this weekend!!

Shout Out to Parade Rest for Providing the Ballard Boys with their Fabulous Sporting Line-Up this Weekend! We truly appreciate the generosity and We had a Blast!!!

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

The Ballard Boys Go to School!

    Today was the First Day of PreSchool at First Presbyterian Church Preschool in Charlottesville and the Ballard Boys were Super Excited!!! This was Jebby's Very First Day of School, Ever! He is going into the 2-3's Class.  This is William's second year at First Pres. He is in the Pre-K Program this year.

The Boys started out with the Breakfast of Champions; Cereal Bar, Pears, and Milk!


 Everyone is Ready to go!!!

 The Boys walked in like they Owned the Place! 

 Jebby waiting for School to begin!! He hung his backpack up and everything!

William didn't even need me there, he walked down the hallway from Jebby's door, where we were waiting and got in line to enter his class! (of course, right in line with Lena ;)

   Well, No Pictures of Jebby going into his room, because when the teacher opened the door to Welcome the kids, he marched right in and handed her his supplies!!! So not wanting to rock the boat, I just waved bye! 
   I arrived 45 minutes early for pick-up because I was actually lonely... Once the boys each came out, I can report that School was Wildly Successful! All Smiles!!!!!  I asked Jebby if he had fun and with a Big Smile, he said YES, Momma! (his little face from the playground) Jebby also told me that "He payed with his fends and ate goldpish!" William also was Excited to see all his Friends again! So Many are back in his class this year! William said he ate Goldfish and Raisins for snack! Our school year is off to a Fabulous Start!