Santa Came, Santa Came!!!!

The Ballard Boys had a Wonderful Christmas! Best Ever! They Enjoyed spending time at Grumpy and Nonna's House and visiting with Everyone!  Santa found them in West Virginia and he did not Disappoint! Thanks Santa!!!!

The Ballard Boys Spit and Polished for Church Christmas Eve...

A Few Christmas Carols after Mass...

The Boys showing Nonna the Calendar they made her this year!

My Angels under Nonna and Grumpy's Tree!!!! 

Ballard/Canterbury Family Christmas 2012

The Ballard Boys Celebrated Christmas a little Early with Sydney, Mammaw Lee, Mammaw Sylvie, Big John, and Granddad Jeff.  Food, Presents, and Games were had by All! Especially the Ballard Boys!!!

Nothing like Ending a Christmas Celebration with a Little Friendly Family Competition with Cars 2 Video Game...

Thank you Sydney, Mammaw Sylvie, Mammaw Lee, Big John, and Granddad Jeff for coming down to the Ballard House for Christmas! We had so Much Fun! And  we will See you All in the New Year!! XOXO

Preschool Christmas Celebration!!!

William and James Finished up 2012 with a Christmas Party at School! William's class had a Special Snack and then Sang Carols for their Parents! Jebby's class got to do a Special Craft with their Parents!

Tiger Patch!!!

Our Kung Foo Master tested and Earned his Tiny Tiger's Patch this week at Tae Kwon Do! William has been taking Tae Kwon Do for over six months now and is doing So Well! For this Testing, William was required to not only learn a Tae Kwon Do routine but Break a Board, Know a Stranger Danger Response, and His Address for 911 Safety!

All the Tiny Tigers lined up for Testing...

William's Testing Group!

William yelling out his Address!

Part of His Routine...

Stranger Danger Response...

Board Breaking!! 

Belt Ceremony, William was Awarded his Tiger Patch! 

Baking Ballard Boys!!

The Ballard Boys started their Christmas Baking today! Christmas Ninjabread Men and Sugar Cookies were on the To Do List...

Every Sprinkle Strategically Placed!

The Green One is Yours Grumpy!!!

The Yummy Masterpieces!!!!

And a Little Batch of Puppy Chow for the Neighbors...

Naughty or Nice...

Santa will be making the call...

Jingle JAG Jogging!!!

The Ballard Boys ran in the JAG Schools Annual Jingle JAG Jog yesterday! It is a 2 mile fun run! It was a Beautiful day to Run and Surprising to Everyone the Boys came to RUN!!!

On Your Marks...

 So Proud of Their Medals!!!!

Christmas Preparations Have Begun!

The Ballard Boys have been working Very Hard to Prepare for Christmas! Nothing will Slow Down a Blog like a Kitchen Renovation! But we can see the light at the end of the Tunnel and it's the Light of Christmas!!! Lots of Excitement and Activities coming up for the Christmas Season!!!

The Rudolph Antlers have been made!

 The Star has been Strategically Placed!

 Our Favorite Ornaments have been Placed where we can Reach and Play with them all Season!

Our Christmas Tae Kwon Do Mastered!

The One Perfect Family Photo taken!

One Good "Cheeeeese" Face!

And Santa has been Given His List!!!

Stay Tuned to Christmas Prep! The Ballard Boys still have Baking, Crafting, and the Annual Gingerbread House to Construct!