Rainy Day Entertainment!

What do the Ballard Boys do on a Rainy Day, you ask....

Hone Their Ninja Skills, Of Course!!!!

William is 5!!!!!

Our Little Tae Kwon Do Master Turned 5 this weekend with all his Friends, Family, and the Best Tae Kwon Do Teachers EVER!!! William had his party at ATA Leadership Martial Arts, where he has been taking lessons for about 8 months! He was excited to show off his skills to his family and friends and have them participate with him!!

This was the Absolute Best Run Kids Party I have Ever Encountered! They kept those kids moving for 2 whole hours! William had 22 children and 8 of them were 3 and under! Everyone was attentive and followed directions, there were Many a "Yes Sir!!" and "Yes Ma-am!"  It still amazes me how fast they  all caught on to the rules and followed them!

The Highlight... William was Invited to Break a WOODEN BOARD!!! And My Little Tae Kwon Do Master Busted Right Through it!!!!

Mr. Cirone also told the kids a story about the Grand Master! (No Child was injured in the story...) HeeHee!!!

James even got involved with the Jungle! Which is the obstacle course that occurs at the end of class!

Not a Party without Singing and Cupcakes!

I Can Not Rave Enough about Mr. and Mrs. Cirone! That Really was the Best Party Ever! William had such a blast! Something he never will forget! Thanks to all his Cousins for driving all the way here to celebrate with him! Also a Big Thank you to All his Classmates and their Brothers and Sisters for coming out and Partying Hard with him!!!!

WELCOME 2013!!!!

The Ballard Boys Rang in the New Year Last Night and What a Blast We Had!!!!!  It was Family Game Night, XBox Kinect Sports Style!! We Hurdled, Boxed, Dodged, Ran, and Javelined Our way in to the New Year!!! William Crowned himself King Of Boxing after Repeatedly Beating His Daddy!! 

Here's What You've All Been Waiting For... 

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!