The Ballentine Bunch

Naaman's 1 year pictures...thank you Heather Essian!

2010-10-23T15:58:00.014-05:00

Happy Birthday to our sweet baby boy!

2010-09-08T15:11:00.000-05:00

WOW...time flies! I can't believe it's been a year since our precious baby boy came into this world. We have had the time of our lives and each day gets better and better! We love you Naaman Jack...more than you'll ever know.

For his first birthday, we had a Mod Monkey theme and invited lots of friends and family to help us celebrate. There was a water slide for the bigger kids to play on...and of course good food and drinks, as well as CAKE!!!

Sitting with Si Si drinking his bottle. He woke up from his nap just as his party guests were arriving...

Naaman was a little uncomfortable with all the people at his house at first and spent most of the time playing inside with his toys.

Here is what was going on outside...

Dinner time! I love how the kids improvised and had a picnic on our garage floor...that tells you how limited our space is in the back yard...not to mention the slip and slide took up our ENTIRE grassy area!

Kenrie Lynn showing off her teeny weeny pink bikini! Cutie Pie!

Sweet Jett...

Jude and Joss took their picnic to the benches...

What's next? CAKE!!!

We've got quite the picky eater! Naamz did not like his cake...nor did he eat much of it...but he was trying to feed everyone else. What one year old doesn't like cake??? Here his is feeding Popi...

I finally handed him a spoon to see if he might dig in that way. Oh boy did he ever dig in...but not one bite went into his mouth! The boy just would NOT eat cake!

Here we are trying to force him to take a bite...he would barely even let any touch his lips!

He won't feed himself any cake...but he sure didn't have any problem feeding it to Momma. He just kept feeding and feeding and feeding me!

...anybody else want some?

Daddy's turn...

Santa Rosa Beach with Aunt Lolo and Wyatt!

2010-08-18T14:42:00.006-05:00

Oh how I LOVE the beach! This year we went to Florida with Laura and Wyatt. We had a blast, even though it rained EVERY day!!! Naaman wasn't too sure of the sand at first but once we got him used to it he was having a ball playing with cousin Wyatt!

Still not so sure about this whole sand thing...

He was much happier once we put him on the boogie board...he did NOT like the way the sand felt! He takes after his Momma!!!

He had so much fun with the buckets. He would put sand in them and then dump all the water out and tell us when he wanted us to refill his bucket...

Here we go...FINALLY touching the sand. Once he realized it was fun to play with...he was going to town! He put it in his mouth, in his pants, he started throwing it...the possibilities were endless!!!

Part of our day usually consited of some time being bound to the beach house. It rained pretty much every day we were there. Wyatt and Naamz didn't mind though...

...and he found the stairs. It didn't take him long at all! He was constantly wanting to climb up them and even fell a few times. I am really glad we don't have stairs to worry about at home!

Brad and Aunt Lolo didn't waste any time being inside. They took the party outside, rain or shine! Here you will notice their coffee cups. They each started out the say with a Baileys and coffee then moved onto Mimosas...and at about 11:00 a.m. they started onto beer...FUN TIMES!!!

The night before we left, we went out for a delicious seafood dinner in Seaside...for those of you movie buffs, that is where they filmed The Truman Show.

Happy 4th Birthday Kamryn!

2010-08-07T13:58:00.001-05:00

We had a blast helping Kam celebrate her birthday this year. It was at ASI gymnastics...and Naamz didn't waste ANY time, he got right to playing the minute we got there!

Here we go...

He wanted to do it again and again...

Although...he did prefer climbing up the slide rather than sliding down!

With his future girlfriend...Jett Valentina (LOVE her rockstar name by the way)!

They LOVED playing inside this circular mat...wish I had one of these at home so I could keep him in the same spot for longer than a minute!!!

...and this here is either right before, or right after, Naaman got through kissig Jett ON THE LIPS! Yep, that's right...we start 'em early around here!

Brad kept missing catching Naaman kissing Jett on camera...all we have are the before and afters!

I think they would have stayed in here ALL day...

Naaman standing all by himself for the first time!!!

Naamz wanted to participate in what all the other kids were doing...notice how he is turned around not paying attention to the teacher AT ALL...ha, ha! I hope this is not an indicator of what is to come when he starts school in a few years.

There we go...that's better, at least now he is facing the right direction!

Getting lots of tickles from Aunt Kris...

And here is the 4 year old Princess Kamryn herself!!! Cute, cute, cute!

...and check out her awesome pink castle cake, which Jenn made herself!

Playdate!!!

2010-08-02T13:28:00.002-05:00

Our sweet friends, The Harvey's, invited Naaman over for lunch and a playdate. Adrienne made spinach lasagna and a lemon-blueberry tiramisu that was TO DIE FOR!!! Yum! Naamz had a blast playing with their adorable kiddos, Jake and Ava. Jake is 2 and kept saying, "he's precious" about Naaman. It was the cutest thing EVER! It took us forever to figure out what he was trying to say!!!

LOVE this pic...

How cute is this? This was waiting for us as we entered into the playroom...

His first time playing with Lego's...AND he loved them! Aunt Lolo and Aunt Pootey got him some for his birthday...

Naaman and Jake playing so sweet together...Naaman was all about sharing on this particular day!

Chasing Jake to get to his toy...

...and he got it!!!

Climbing up the slide to get Jake

Definitely time for a water break...thanks Jakey!

...and we can't forget baby sister, Ava...ADORABLE!

Possum Kingdom Lake...a first for Naamz!!!

2010-07-26T16:01:00.011-05:00

We were very lucky to be invited to Possum Kingdome Lake for an amazing weekend with friends! Naaman had a great time playing with all the little kids...Kamryn, Kenrie, and Crew! He SO enjoys the interaction...and it's always fun to watch! Thank you Tye and Krissy for having us out...we had a wonderful time!!!

As soon as we woke up on Saturday morning, we got the kids dressed in their swim attire. Naaman was ready to go exploring in this new place. What fun he had!

He loved playing on the deck and pulling up on all the chairs so he could cruise around...

Sweet Kenrie Lynn!

Cute Kamryn...she is pointing at the iPod because she wants the Dads to put on some music so she can get out there and get her dance on!!!

Naaman woke up bright-eyed from his nap and ready to go on the boat! Notice how nice and clear his eyes are here...just moments before Mom got sunscreen in his eyes!!! AHHHHH!!! Yes, I know what you're thinking...Mom of the Year...for sure!

We thought it would be cute to give the little boys a mohawk with all the suncreen they had in their hair...who needs gel?!?!

On the boat for the first time! He wasn't a fan of the life jacket...oh and he probably wasn't a fan of sunscreen in his eyes either!!! Did I mention I did that to him yet?

MUCH happier back on dry land...what is that my kid is eating, you ask? It's a veggie stick...VERY delicious. Do you think that counts towards his fruit/vegetable servings?

Mmmmmm...

...and now to wash it all down with some water. He LOVES drinking out of the bottle!

Naamz was listening intently as the big girls were reading him his books...SO stinking cute!!!

Almost time to leave...why do the weekends have to be so short???

4th of July Weekend!

2010-07-04T15:36:00.003-05:00

We had a fun-filled holiday weekend...Happy Birthday America! Both Nana and Popi and Grandma and Grandpa came to visit!!! Naaman was very excited about the company and did a good job "hamming it up" for everyone.

We started things off with Fort Worth's miniature train ride. Thanks Nana and Popi...Popi treated! Naamz LOVED it...so much in fact that it put him right to sleep!!! Here we are waiting to go...Mr. Naaman was READY!

Cheeeeeeeeeese!

About 5 mintues into the ride this is what he looked like...very, VERY relaxed!

And he's out...

Popi's arms got tired...so he gave Nana a turn.

Hanging out at home with the family...Thanks Uncle Bob for the Clemson hat!!!

Cooling off in his mini-pool...I love, love, LOVE this picture and just had to post it!!!

He'd had enough...

Our family on Naaman's first Fourth of July...

Grandma taught Naaman how to play Pat-A-Cake...it was so cute to see him do it...he got really excited and was SO proud of himself! Here he is thinking about doing it...

Showing off his new trick...

Roll-it-up, Roll-it-up, Roll-it-up...and throw it in the pan!!!

He wanted to do it again...and again...and AGAIN! SO cute!!!

Okay...I think I'm done with that for now...on to something else!

We gave Naaman some homemade spaghetti and meat sauce for his Fourth of July meal...the boy LOVED it!

He just kept eating it...we later found out he has some food allergies, garlic and tomato to name a few! We're so bummed he can't enjoy one of his most favorite things!!!

And what would Fourth of July be without a little food?!?! I had to take a picture of Brad's plate. We had grilled beef tenderloin, homemade creamed corn, and fresh tomatoes. Notice how Brad completely filled his plate with the creamed corn and then just piled everything else on top...the boy can DEVOUR some creamed corn!

Kenrie Lynn's 3rd Birthday!!!

2010-06-12T21:27:00.001-05:00

We are so blessed to be surrounded by such AMAZING friends! Naaman had a blast helping Miss Kenrie celebrate her special day. We loved being a part of the fun...thanks Pruitts for a wonderful time...as always we enjoyed it!!!

Naamz didn't waste ANY time finding something to put in his mouth. Lately, it's anything and everything! Rocks, leaves, paper, feathers, dead bugs, dog hair...you name it!

Naaman and sweet Jett cooling off inside...

We decided it was time for Naaman to experience a water slide for the first time. Here goes...

There's no turning back now!!!

Ooooooh Daddy...I'm not so sure about that?!?!

...maybe it's not so bad after all!

Here we go again!

Naamz wasn't a fan of going under the water

He was SUCH a trooper...

Daddy decided to hold him up this time to ensure he wouldn't go under...

Now that was fun...I wanna go again Daddy!

All that sliding makes a boy tired!

After all the little kids were done sliding, the big boys decided it was time for a re-match of last year's game.

So...they team up and one person throws the ball to their team mate while sliding to see if they can catch it.

I think they had just as much or more fun than the kiddos! Of course beer was involved for the Dads!!!

9 months...and we have a crawler!!!

2010-06-11T21:19:00.043-05:00

Whew...these past two months...really...where have they gone??? Where has 2010 gone for that matter?!? I can't believe how incredibly fast our sweet baby boy is growing and changing. It seems like he does something new EVERY day!

*At 9 months, Naaman weighed 18 pounds 1 1/2 ounces and was 27 3/4 inches.
*We are so excited that his eyes are still BLUE!
*The day before he turned 9 months...he started to crawl!!! My life is about to get even crazier...how is that possible?
*Food is still a daily challenge...but we're working on it. He was totally into bananas and nothing else...now he will eat Organic Oatmeal with Roasted Cinnamon Applesauce, Mango-Orange-Banana combo, and Apple-Grape combo. We tried the Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon and White Beans...he wasn't so fond of that. He is coming around to blueberry coconut milk yogurt...but will only have a couple bites at each sitting.
*He has started waving...GREATNESS is all I have to say about that!
*When he wants his milk, he says "Nay, Nay".
*He has started signing for milk also. We are trying to teach him "more", "all done", "please" and "thank you" too. But one thing is for sure...he's got the milk sign down pat!

Already wanting to share his toys with Mama...sweet boy!

Up until now...we had been giving Naaman a bath in the kitchen sink. I didn't know it would be possible, but he loves his baths EVEN more once we moved him to the tub. He cries when it's time to get out...

Notice Kylie in the background...they are best buds! It is so cute to see them playing together...she LOVES him and he absolutely adores her!!!

Naamz and Crewzer having some playtime together...I thought it was so cute how they were holding hands in this picture...

Cheeeeeeeeez!!!

Naaman and Crew in the bath...don't think these two could be ANY cuter!!!

After a long night of playing hard and splashing around in the bath...both boys passed out on their Daddy's....SO cute! Notice how Brad has his iPad and arms reach and Brian is on his iPhone. Technology...where would we be without it???

Brian and Crew...

Naaman has a new found obsession...the laundry basket. He thinks its so fun to pull the basket over on its side and pull out all the clothes...he's not really into the whole folding process YET...ha, ha!

For one night...and one night only...Naaman really loved these Organic mixed vegetables. I haven't been able to get him to take a bite since...

Brad could not get the stuff in his mouth fast enough...

Okay...maybe 2 obsessions...the second being the coffee table. Oh my goodness...if we are in the living room with him, it is ALL he wants to do. He will lean over with his arms and reach for it as if it was a big 'ol bowl of cookies-n-cream ice cream...the boy is OBSESSED I tell you! He LOVES standing up at it and holding on by himself. Probably his favorite thing to do is bang on it like he's playing the drums...

One evening I was in the kitchen cooking dinner...Naaman was working on his crawling moves the whole time...I think he actually crawled for the first time the very next day!

I think I can...I think I can...I think I can...

I FINALLY decided to give Naaman a bottle, here is Nana feeding her boy...

The next series of pictures is of Naaman pulling up on the ottoman...at this point he wasn't even crawling yet. He simply scooted over to the ottoman and pulled himself all the way up to standing...of course, he hasn't done it since...

Look Mama...I did it!!!

And plop...this is him about 30 seconds later...still smiling though!!!

More fun with the laundry basket...seriously, why do we even spend money on toys?!?

This is Naaman's first day of crawling...notice how we bribed him with the remote...

Tuckered out after all that hard work Daddy and Mama made me do!!!

Summer Fun

2010-06-11T15:24:00.017-05:00

There is nothing better than cooling off at the pool when it's super hot outside...and we all now how stinking hot it gets here in Texas!!! Naaman LOVE, LOVE, LOVED his first swimming experience...we hope there are lots more to come in the months ahead...

The boy is stylin'!!! I LOVE the rash guard and fisherman's hat...check out those eyes, YES...they're still BLUE!

...and check out those chubby cheeks...now THAT is greatness!!!

First time in the pool...he loved playing with Si Si...

...figuring out he can splash, just like in the bathtub...

Splashing around with Daddy...

He was SO excited about making the water hit him in the face...cute, cute, CUTE!

Fun times...thanks Si Si!!!

FW Stockyards with cousin Laura LuLu!

2010-06-02T15:36:00.005-05:00

Naamz had SO much fun when his cousin Laura came to visit. We call her LuLu...and she is a cutie pie! We took the little ones to the Stockyards for the cattle drive. They were both in awe of the gi-normous steers!!!

NaNa with her two MOST favorite people...

LuLu laughing at her Tia...

I didn't get a single picture of all of us and the steer looking at the camera...but Naamz really liked playing with the horn on the saddle! Notice how my feet don't even come close to reaching the stirrups...ha!

Par...better yet, how about a Birdie?

2010-04-24T21:12:00.004-05:00

Today we took Naaman Jack out to the golf course. He had an absolute BLAST!!! His favorite part was riding in the golf cart. He would wave his arms and kick his feet...all while squealing in delight. Looks like we have another golfer in the family!!! I can't wait for Si Si to start teaching him how to play...we LOVE that he'll be learning from the best!

Bluebonnets...

2010-04-23T21:33:00.013-05:00

So...I am completely OBSESSED with the Texas Bluebonnets! I heart them in a big way!!! I could hardly wait for them to come up this year. I had quite the interesting time trying to take Naaman's picture in a field full of them...

Here comes the fun part...it is about this time that Naaman started getting bored just "sitting" in the Bluebonnets...

Here he is reaching down to grab one...

Still playing with it...so cute! He just kept touching it and looking at his finger and then touching it again...then looking at his finger...not real sure what his Mama had put him up to!

Here goes...

...yep, you guessed it...in the mouth it went! Seriously?!? I can't even get him to eat peaches, but he'll eat a Texas wildflower???

HE IS RISEN!!! Happy Easter!

2010-04-18T22:49:00.034-05:00

Isn't Spring great? I LOVE it...the weather is starting to warm up, flowers are blooming, the days are longer...and we get to celebrate Easter!!! I am in awe of our GREAT God who gave his only Son to die for our sins. Easter is such a special time...knowing Jesus is risen and that he will come again!

We had a fun time this year for Naaman's first Easter. We went to Easter Eve service with some special friends, The Herlevic's. Afterwards we headed to Lily's Bistro for some dinner. On Easter Sunday we went to spend time with some great friends at the Pruitt's house for their second annual Easter Egg Hunt.

I wanted Naaman to get another use out of his SUPER cute Easter outfit, so I took him to the Botanic Gardens to try and get some pictures...however, as you can see, my sweet boy wasn't so interested in looking at the camera and smiling...

He was NOT a big fan of sitting in the grass. He really did not like it at all...

He liked the bench better than the itchy grass!

There's that smile! Of course, he was sitting in my lap and I was tickling the daylights out of him...

I changed him into something a little more comfortable to try and loosen him up a bit...I even put him on this really nice, soft blanket...but...as you can see...still no smiles for Mama!!!

He was pooped after all that fuss I was making trying to get him to smile...

At home in the AC after a long nap...MUCH happier!

The little stinker was FULL...I mean FULL of smiles once we got home!!!

Do you think it's too early for me to give him candy? After all, he is 7 months old now...

Our first Easter as a family of three! I remember last year's first annual Easter egg hunt at the Pruitt's...I was about 4 months pregnant with little Naaman...that was special, but this year was better...we LOVED being able to spend it with our precious BUNDLE OF JOY!

Naaman would not let go of his eggs...he LOVED playing with them and thought he was one of the big kids!!! Slow down little one...we know you'll be out there with the rest of them soon enough!

My favorite guys...

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my sweet boy!!!

This picture pretty much sums it all up...he's not a fan of sitting in the grass!!!

Oh...I got my eggs, I think I'm okay now!

He's still not so sure about this whole grass thing...

5, 6, and 7 months...

2010-04-18T21:40:00.025-05:00

Wow! So...I'm really bad about this whole blog thing. I keep thinking that one day I'll get better at it...but that has yet to happen! Since I skipped a 5 and 6 month update, I decided I'd just combine it with his 7 month update! A LOT has happened in Naaman's world since I last filled you in...

*Naaman started sitting up at 5 1/2 months....it's the cutest thing EVER!!! He is so proud of himself and just looks at you and smiles when he does it all by himself!
*His eyes are still blue...can you believe it? We still have NO idea where they came from...but we sure do LOVE them and hope they stay that way!
*His personality just keeps growing and developing. He has started really letting us know what he wants...AND what he doesn't want for that matter.
*Of course he is still happy and content most of the time. Our favorite is when he does his full belly laugh...which happens to be pretty much all the time right now...LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! It really is intoxicating...and sometimes we make him laugh so much he makes himself sick! Not on purpose of course, but we just can't help ourselves...we want him to laugh 24/7!!!
*We tried solid foods at 6 months and are still unsuccessful. The boy only wants his milk! We started with avocado, then tried green beans, carrots, peaches and now we have back tracked a bit and are trying rice ceral. We thought maybe he just wanted to feed himself and tried some sweet potato puffs...but he does everything BUT eat the puffs! Baby steps...we'll just keep on trying...
*Mr. Naaman still does not have any teeth...but he is DEFINITELY working on cutting some. Anything and EVERYTHING is in his mouth! We think maybe he will get some top teeth before the bottom.
*He had his first ear infection at 6 1/2 months...saddest thing EVER! He woke up one night screaming uncontrollably and would not calm down. NOTHING...and I mean nothing would soothe him.

And now for the good part...here are the pics!!!

This was the first time he sat up all by himself! Brad and I were SO excited. We were screaming and carrying on...you can tell he was proud of himself too...

He LOVES sitting up!!!

This was our first attempt with solid food. We tried avocado but it was definitely a no go! He just closed his mouth and turned his head...Brad and I did everything we could to keep from laughing...it was hysterical! When we finally did get a taste in his mouth he TOTALLY gagged and spit up...

We have tried a number of other things...green beans, carrots, peaches and finally rice cereal...which seems to be his favorite thus far...

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the way my little Sugar Love Muffin sleeps...SO STINKING CUTE!!!

Naaman in his Jump-A-Roo...

Brad and Naaman often have "guy" time during Naaman's bath. Since he has been sitting up so well...Brad decided it was time to get rid of his bath sling and just let him sit in the water like a big boy...it was a HUGE hit! Naaman was laughing and screaming and splashing...he really was having a great time. He made one big mess by the time it was all over with too...but it's just water, right?!?

Naaman and Jeb having some tummy time together...

I HEART this face! My sister (Si Si) was over and he was getting really excited...so he kept laughing and scrunching his eyebrows and closing his eyes while he was doing it...FUNNY boy!

I LOVE him, I LOVE him, I LOVE him!!!

2010-04-16T23:06:00.010-05:00

One of my ALL time favorite pictures of Naaman Jack...

Is that a sweet face...or what???

So serious...

Naams and Crewzer

2010-04-15T22:18:00.004-05:00

Brad and I feel so blessed to be surrounded by such a wonderful group of friends!!! Naaman and Crew have spent a lot of time together already. We are SO looking forward to watching their friendship grow and develop. We're certain they're going to be BEST buds...

Naaman 3 months, Crew 6 months...I LOVE how they just stare at each other, too cute!

Naaman 6 months, Crew 9 months.

Notice how they both have their fists in their mouths in this picture...

...and here they've got their finger, ha!

Jeb was LOVING all the attention...

Naaman 7 months, Crew 10 months...

Big sister Kamryn snuck in for this one...she is 3 1/2, and full of spunk!

Record snowfall in Fort Worth!!!

2010-02-12T21:30:00.018-06:00

Today we made the history books in Fort Worth! Why you ask...for the most amout of snow fallen within a 24-hour period. WOW! I've never seen so much of the white stuff before. It was truly beautiful. We enjoyed it while it lasted...even though we did get some cabin fever at times! It was really neat to see Naaman's reaction....he was aware of what was going on and seemed to like it! We took him out to "play" several times...

I especially LOVE this picture...

He was so excited and just kept staring intensly at the falling snow...he wasn't sure what it was but he LOVED it...and he could have cared less that it was below freezing outside!!!

This is the view down our street...

I thought the trees looked really cool with all the snow...that is until almost everyone lost their electricity in Dallas/Fort Worth!!!

Here is our house...notice the roof of my car!!! And...we got another 5-8 inches after I took this picture...

I think I can...I think I can...I think I can...

2010-02-10T22:52:00.002-06:00

Naaman has been rolling over for quite some time now...but he really only does it when HE wants to!!! One day I decided to capture the moments as he slowly decided he would go from his back to his stomach...

Here we go...

Ooooooooooooooh...I think I'm going to do it...

Getting closer...

Almost...

Yay for me....that's hard work!!!

Just some random cuteness...

2010-02-02T16:12:00.000-06:00

Naaman and Jeb

2010-02-01T16:01:00.000-06:00

Mr. Naaman LOVES him some Jeb. Pictures tell a thousand words...right?

Hmmmm...I'm not so sure if I like this whole wet willy thing?!?

Ooooooooooooooooh...his ears are SO soft!!!

The sweetest boys...EVER

2010-01-21T13:58:00.006-06:00

One night after I fed Naaman, I left him in our bed with Brad while I cleaned the kitchen, washed dishes, folded laundry, fed the dogs, took out the trash...am I leaving anything out, ha...anyway, when I came back to check on them...this is what I found...are they adorable or what???

A day with NO diaper...that's right...NO diaper!!!

2010-01-20T22:45:00.000-06:00

So...you must be wondering what in the world I was thinking letting my 4 1/2 month old go all day without a diaper??? Well...Mr. Naaman Jack has VERY sensitive skin...and he had some serious diaper rash that I could not get rid of with your ordinary butt cream, so...it was time take action. I let him go commando. Guess what...it worked! By the end of the day...his bottom was much better! I couldn't help snapping a few pictures of his adorable little bare butt...

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this picture...Naaman is absolutely obsessed with Miss Kylie Coo. He gets so excited when she pays attention to him...and surprisingly, she is VERY sweet, even when he is yanking her fur and grabbing her tail!

Naaman's Parent Dedication

2010-01-16T22:07:00.011-06:00

Today was a very special day in the Ballentine household! Brad and I dedicated Naaman to the church. Our church home is Christ Chapel Bible Church and we are so excited to teach him about our GREAT God. It was a lovely ceremony and we were blessed with family and friends by our side to celebrate the special occasion.

When we first found out we were pregnant with Naaman...we had the prayer team pray over us and the verse they chose was one that stayed with us...it couldn't be a more perfect verse for Naaman's dedication!
*Psalm 139:13-14 You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother's womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous-how well I know it.

Nana and Popi flew in from Canada...and Uncle Jer and Si Si were able to make it too!

Thanks to our sweet friends for being there to support us in this very special time! Pictured below, we are with The Pruitt's (Tye, Krissy, and Kenrie-2 1/2 years) and The Waugh's (Nate, Kim, and Hunter-2 years)...

Naaman and his Si Si...

Naaman was dedicated at the same time as our long time friends, the Butcher's. Here is baby Abbie...Abbie's dad Brad Butcher, was college roommates with my brother Tony at Baylor.

After a long day of smiling, taking pictures, and being passed around, it was time for a much needed playdate with his exersaucer!!! What a great way to end this perfect day...

Sorry for the delay...Naaman Jack is 4 months old!!!

2010-01-08T14:48:00.019-06:00

It is SO hard to keep up to date with this whole blog thing! Naaman Jack is 4 months old and is just as cute and smiley as he can be. We are so blessed with such a great baby! He is sleeping through the night and really only fusses when he is tired or hungry...

*At his 4 month check-up he weighed 13 pounds, 2 ounces...keep on growing Little Man!
*He is quite the active one these days. He spends hours just lying on the ground kicking his feet and talking or screaming in delight!!!
*He started rolling over...first he rolled from his stomach to his back and then he rolled from his back to his stomach. It's CRAZY how proud we are of him!
*His eyes are still AMAZINGLY blue! We LOVE them and keep wondering when they are going to change. We're pretty certain they won't stay blue since no one in either of our families has blue eyes!
*He loves "standing" up...with some assistance of course...
*He is reaching for anything and EVERYTHING!!! If we have something in our hands he wants it!
*Naaman Jack still loves his fingers and thumbs in his mouth. He is always sucking on them...and does a very good job of keeping them in his mouth when we try to pull them out. The little guy has one strong grasp!
*Oh how he LOVES his feet! He puts them in his mouth and sucks on his cute little toes at every opportunity. Bath time and diaper changes are his favorite because he gets free range of his those tootsie's!!!
*He is pretty much OBSESSED with water...he laughs and squeals every time I turn on the faucet!!! He LOVES bath time and thinks he's getting one when he sees and hears the water...it is so stinking cute!
*Our Little Man knows what he wants...and he sure has a way of letting us know! It's been so fun watching his little personality develop...

As you can see...he loves putting those feet in his mouth! It's so funny...when I change his diaper he gets upset when I have to put his feet down to fasten it...he always wants to chew on those toes!

Now this is one of my all-time favorite pictures...Naaman LOVES to put his hands over his eyes when he goes to sleep...I just had to catch this on camera...I know before long he won't be doing it any more...I think it's SUPER cute!!!

Our sweet boy with those big, bright, BLUE eyes...

I LOVE this picture...Naaman Jack already knows how to "ham it up" for the camera...

My two most FAVORITE guys...

Passed out on Si Si...

My office, Virginia Cook Realtors, had our first annual "Pictures with Santa" this year. We had a blast. Naaman LOVED sitting on Santa's lap!!! We had lots of friends come out for the occasion too...The Pruitt's, The Herlevic's, The Britting's, The Zavala's, and The Riccetti's...

Naaman is really beginning to like the Baby Bjorn...Yay!

Grandma and Grandpa came with Uncle John and Aunt Hope to visit after Thanksgiving. Thought this was a great snapshot of how our weekend was...nice and relaxing!

Happy Birthday Jesus!

2009-12-25T13:30:00.020-06:00

Every Christmas is special...but this Christmas will be one we will NEVER forget...it was our first Christmas as a family of three...and it couldn't have been more perfect!!! We spent the day grateful for all the joys and blessings in our lives...Happy Birthday Jesus...we PRAISE you!

Brad and I woke up SUPER early on Christmas morning...we were so excited to spend the day with Naaman Jack that we couldn't wait for him to wake up! I went and got him out of his crib and put him in bed with us...we LOVED every minute of our cuddle time...he LOVES mornings!

Naaman's first Christmas present ever was a BOB stroller...thank you Daddy! Now all Mom needs to do is to get running...

This is a rare occurence in North Texas...but 2009 was a WHITE Christmas...that's right, we had snow!!! First time that's happened around here in 90 something years...

Laura Jean and Naaman Jack...

Uncle Tony, Aunt June, and Laura Jean...

Popi and Naaman Jack...

Nana and Popi with Naaman Jack...

Nana's birthday is also on Christmas Day...we were SO glad she was here to celebrate with us...we love you Nana...

Uncle Jer...

Naaman was pooped by the end of the day...

Christmas Eve...

2009-12-24T19:40:00.000-06:00

We spent Christmas Eve at my sister's house...Daddy left work early and we just hung out and then went to Christmas Eve service at University Christian Church...when we were exiting the church it was like a blizzard outside...literally, it was snowing CRAZY!!!

Si Si with Laura Jean...she is so excited we let her play with Naaman Jack's toy rings...

We were all cheering her on as she took a few steps...she was SO proud of herself!!!

NaNa and Naaman Jack...

Brad decided to take a little nap after dinner...we had Beef Bourguignon and he said it made him sleepy...I think it was the Crown & Cokes that made him sleepy...NOT the dinner!!!

A few new pics...

2009-11-27T16:08:00.020-06:00

I am really bad about posting pictures...but here is what our little man was up to in November...

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this series of pictures...it is amazing how much he is growing and changing every day!

Naaman has really become fond of his thumb! He prefers a paci...or puckey as we like to call it...during the day, but at night he is fine with just finding his thumb...which makes life easy for Mom!!! This is often how we find him in his crib...

Naaman and Crew...best buds in the making...

Aren't they so cute? They are creating their own secret "man" hand-shake already!!!

Notice how serious they both are...

Hanging out with Daddy...watching the Clemson Tigers play football...we start 'em early around here!

Naaman's Newborn Pictures!!!

2009-11-26T21:14:00.009-06:00

Naaman's First Syndicate...

2009-11-21T21:11:00.003-06:00

Here is Naaman at the Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate...we start 'em early around here!!!

Aunt Lolo comes to visit...

2009-11-15T20:52:00.012-06:00

Brad's sister Laura came from Clemson to visit. We had such a great time!!! We started out at The Ginger Man for some beer drinking on Thursday night. We had to take her to our favorite little hole in the wall...Fortuna...for some good Italian eats. Here is a picture of Naaman's first experience at Lonesome Dove...He REALLY loved the wine...

Naaman was all smiles for his Aunt Lolo...

Saturday night we went to a friend's house for some BBQ...we also watched the TCU football game on a huge big screen...they creamed Utah...

I love how Jeb and Kylie had to be right there with Laura as she was giving Naaman some lovin'...

Naaman's First Bottle...

2009-11-09T07:42:00.004-06:00

At 9 weeks old it was finally time for Naaman to have his first bottle. Brad has been asking me for quite some time now if he could feed him. It was VERY hard for me to let go and do this but I figured it needed to be done in case of an emergency and I was unable to feed him for whatever reason. Naaman did great! It was MUCH harder on me than it was him...

2 Months Old...

2009-11-08T07:45:00.020-06:00

WOW...I can't say it enough...Naaman is growing up WAY too fast!!! I cannot believe it's already been 2 months since our precious baby arrived into this world. At his check-up he weighed 10 pounds, 8 ounces and was 22 3/4 inches...putting him in the 25th percentile for weight and 50th for height. A lot has happened since I last updated...

*Naaman is now sleeping in his crib...IN HIS OWN ROOM! This was a big step for me...and I worried a lot about it...but he had no problems at all. It was more of an adjustment for me than him.

*He is awake A LOT now during the day.

*His eyes are looking around and he's moving his head following objects or voices...and his neck is VERY strong.

*The little man LOVES lights!

*He is a big fan of bath time...or should I say shower time...we give him his baths in the kitchen sink and turn on the faucet to "spray mode"...he eats it up!!!

*He's also a big fan of being naked on his changing table. He kicks his legs like a mad man and smiles and coos, but...the minute I put a diaper on him and get him dressed he stops...it's the cutest thing!

*He's been smiling since he was 3 weeks old but now he does it ALL THE TIME and we LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!!

*So...he really likes his paci, or "puckey" as his NaNa calls it, and has taken it really well until just recently, but...he now prefers his right hand. I find him sucking on it non-stop!

*Naaman Jack still really enjoys his walks...and being outside in general. We are still working on the Baby Bjorn...but he is doing better with it.

One of Naaman's favorite spots...Daddy's chest...

Uncle John and Aunt Hope came from Arkansas to meet our little man. We really enjoyed their visit...especially since they brought TONS of fresh basil, tomatoes, and peppers from their vegetable garden. They also cooked us delicious meals while they were here. This is pretty much how our weekend was spent other than eating...

I LOVE this picture...Naaman really likes to sleep with both hands up by his head...

One of Naaman's favorite...Si Si (Aunt Heather). He lights up every time she comes to see him. She can always seem to soothe him and he is very comfortable in her arms...

He DEFINITELY looks like a Ballentine in this picture....right?

We had some other visitors this month too...Aunt Katherine and cousin Caitlin came all the way from Maryland to see baby Naaman...Caitlin was a BIG help! Maybe she should move closer so I can have an on-call babysitter!!!

I LOVE how big and blue his eyes are in this picture...sweet boy!!!

Check out this smile...

DFW Mud Run-2009

2009-11-07T20:00:00.001-06:00

What a fun race! Brad decided he wanted to participate in the Mud Run this year with some friends. Naaman had a great time cheering his Daddy on...

Pre-race photo...notice how clean they all are...

There was a HUGE line they had to wait in before they got to start...the guys are getting their game faces on...do they look nervous?

And they're off...

Notice how Brad has already pulled his shirt over his head...this was about 100 yards after the start line...it's going to be a long, HOT run!!!

Here the guys are heading into their last obstacle before the finish line...this one was quite messy...

And here the guys are post race...YUCK!!! Don't worry...Brad got hosed off good before I let him step foot in the car!

Naaman's First Halloween

2009-10-31T20:26:00.020-05:00

Naaman had a GREAT Halloween this year...we were very lucky to spend it with our most special friends!!! Here is Naaman and his best friend Crew...they were both Monkeys...

Brad HATED his monkey hat...notice his smile...he was secretly dying inside as I was placing it on his head...

Some of the other kiddos in their costumes...Hunter as a Monkey, Kenrie as a Fairy and Kamryn as a Ballerina Princess...too cute!!!

Our little man was SO happy and full of smiles...

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Naaman in his baby legs!!!

Here's a picture of all the guys...

Daddy and Naaman...

I LOVE this picture! Notice how Kamryn is trying to sneak some more candy for her bag. This was taken after she went trick-or-treating...nothing a little extra candy won't hurt!!!

Krissy was so sweet to hold baby Naaman while Brad and I ate some dinner...he was so comfortable he fell asleep right in her arms...

It's already been a month...

2009-10-08T20:26:00.032-05:00

WOW...time flies when you're having fun! Naaman Jack's first month has been very exciting!!! At 2 weeks he weighed in at 7 pounds, 2 ounces...at 3 weeks he weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces...and at 4 weeks he weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces. As you can see, those Ballentine genes run strong! He pretty much looks JUST like his Daddy...with the exception of his eyes. He has his Daddy's cheeks, lips, nose, facial shape, hairline, toes, complexion...and he even sneezes just like his Daddy (which is ALWAYS more than one time, usually it's 2 or 3 sneezes in a row). I have posted a TON of pictues because I am COMPLETELY obsessed with my little man...

Every night when Brad gets home from work...straight to his arms little Naaman goes. He usually falls asleep...he LOVES cuddling with Daddy...

This series of pictures is my favorite so far. Notice how he is smiling...and he actually laughed at his Daddy...

He starts out a little serious...

...then he pops out this little grin...

Here he is looking curious...thinking what in the world is my Daddy saying...

This is where he is laughing...

And finally back to being curious...

I had to snap this picture one afternoon while he was taking a nap in his swing...he just looked so comfy and cozy...it's rough being a baby!

We've been taking a lot of afternoon walks lately. Naaman Jack LOVES his stroller and always usually ends up falling asleep...

I just love how wide-eyed he is in this picture...

Naaman loves his Si Si (Aunt Heather). He is so comfortable around her and feels secure. He is usually calm and content in her arms...

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE watching my little man when he is starting to wake up from a nap...here are a few pictures of how adorable that time is...

BIG stretch...

He looks SO tiny in his car seat...I had to take this picture because before we know it he will have outgrown the thing...

Asleep in Popi's arms...

I think I mentioned this before...Naaman Jack does NOT like to sleep in his crib. I was holding him during one of naps and went to put him down so I could get some stuff done around the house...it wasn't 3o seconds later that he was screaming for his Mommy to come pick him up!

Maternity Pics

2009-10-06T20:43:00.007-05:00

One lazy Saturday morning...

2009-10-03T17:48:00.005-05:00

This is pretty much what our weekends look like...Brad has been great about taking the little man in the morning after he eats so I can try and catch up on some zzz's. My Dad (Popi) actually took this picture when he came over and couldn't find any of us. Much to his surprise, we were all still in bed...

Naaman Jack's First Week...

2009-09-15T11:13:00.005-05:00

Wow! I really didn't think I could love someone this much...Naaman Jack is perfect in EVERY way. The first week was so very memorable! At just six days old, Naaman went in for his first doctor visit so they could check and see how he was doing. He weighed in at 6 pounds, 8 ounces...almost back up to his birth weight...you grow baby! He LOVES sleeping on someone...he doesn't so much love sleeping in his crib. We are working on this. He definitely knows his daddy's voice...he will be asleep and when Brad walks in the room and says something he ALWAYS opens his bright, big eyes...it's really amazing to see! Between both our parents visiting, he hasn't had much time where he's been out of someone's arms...is it possible to spoil them this young? Oh well, I don't care...it's so worth it...and SO hard to put the little guy down. All we do is stare at him...and coo over every movement or noise he makes. This is so much fun...we're cherishing EACH and EVERY with our little man...

Scrub A Dub Dub...

2009-09-11T20:30:00.011-05:00

What could be more fun than your first sponge bath?

Not so much! Little Naaman Jack was not at all thrilled about his scrub down...

I REALLY hate this Mom...please hurry and finish...PLEASE!!!

He seemed to like the warm towel straight from the dryer the best...AHHH!!!

Home from the hospital...

2009-09-10T16:06:00.012-05:00

Yay!!! We were so excited for today because it's the day we get to go home as a family of THREE! This morning Naaman's Pediatrician and my OBGYN both came to check on us before 8:00 a.m. They cleared us to be released. I was enjoying some quality Mommy and Baby time while Brad packed up our things...

When we arrived home, Jeb and Kylie were anxiously awaiting the arrival of baby Naaman Jack. Here are some pictures that captured the moment...

The introduction went very well...better than we expected. Both dogs just smelled him and were very gentle...

It wasn't long before little Naaman Jack got tired of his furry friends...we couldn't help but snap a pic of that sad face...

2 Days Old!

2009-09-09T16:11:00.001-05:00

Wow...what a difference a day can make! I woke up on Wednesday morning feeling like a whole new woman! We thought we'd share some pictures of our little man on his second day in the world...

Baby Naaman and his best friend Crew...I can't wait for them to play together!

We were very blessed to have lots of visitors...especially Naaman Jack's future playmates...Allie, Zane and Kamryn...

Happy Birthday Naaman Jack!!!

2009-09-08T15:40:00.000-05:00

Baby Naaman arrived at 4:03 p.m. Tuesday, September 8...weighing in at 6 lbs, 11 oz and 19 3/4 inches!

Proud Papa and his son...

This was a sweet moment...the moment I've waited 40 long weeks for...I FINALLY get to hold my baby boy for the first time!!!

There are no words to describe just how I felt...he is absolutely AMAZING!!!

Nana and Popi with their new grand baby...

One last belly shot....

2009-09-07T15:06:00.006-05:00

Here are a couple final belly shots before baby Naaman makes his debut! Brad and I headed to the hospital around 5:30 p.m. Monday. I was immediately given Cervidil to help my Cervix along. I was in labor all night with contraction starting at 6-8 minutes apart, which then moved to 4-6 minutes apart, and then finally 2-4 minutes. At 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 8 the Pitocin was started. I received my Epidural at 8:00 a.m., which by the way...was the best choice I've EVER made!!!

37 Weeks!

2009-08-19T21:25:00.002-05:00

Well...Sunday marked 37 weeks and that means we are full term!!! Brad and I are SO very excited to meet our little bundle of joy. Here is the latest picture of my belly...

The nursery is almost complete!!! Here's what we have so far...

2009-07-22T15:57:00.011-05:00

I must say that I've been feeling a little...well, VERY...anxious lately. But, my parents came to my rescue this past weekend...aka Nana and Popi. They came in from Canada to help decorate Naaman's nursery. Everything you see here has nothing to do with me and everything to do with my Mom's creativeness...I think it turned out pretty darn cute! We worked them both to death while they were here...and not only did we work on the nursery, but we also re-landscaped the front flower beds, painted and put up new shutters, and changed the front door and iron work from green to black. Thank you Nana and Popi...you're AWESOME!!!

A couple's shower to celebrate Baby Naaman Jack!

2009-07-18T17:13:00.015-05:00

Our VERY best friends hosted a couples shower for us a couple weeks ago. We are SO blessed to be surrounded by such special people to share our most exciting time with! Everything was perfect! Thank you Tye and Kris for opening up your lovely home and huge back yard for the occasion. And thanks to Brian and Jenn and Tim and Shelli for all your hard work. Nate and Kim...we missed you!

We're so glad Crew was able to make it to his best friend's party!!! I can't wait for the two of them to meet and play together for many years to come...

Brad had to grab a beer before the opening of the presents could begin...this part wasn't nearly as fun for him as it was for me...he just wanted to hang out and drink with his boys...I guess he's getting it all in while he still can!

He did like this cute outfit which says..."Daddy's Little Wingman"!

But...his most favorite gift of the evening was the bottle of Cazadores Tequila...he was passing out shots to everyone towards the end of the night! Slow down there turbo...

It was nice to have my parents come in from Canada for the big event...here they are hanging out with some of the Dickies clan. We miss you more than you know Nana and Popi!!!

The girls mingling...of course the guys were doing the same, only at a separate table!

Check out the diaper cakes...there must have been 7 0r 8 of these bad boys!!! I don't think I'll be needing to buy ANY size 2 diapers! What a nice party favor...

And what would a baby shower be without a huge ADORABLE cake? It was quite tasty...if I must say so myself!!!

I LOVED these invitations and had to share them too...

32 Weeks!

2009-07-15T14:45:00.002-05:00

Brad is very good about taking belly shots...he does it when I'm least expecting it! I was standing in the kitchen with my shirt pulled up...I have been BLAZING hot lately...and out he pops his camera phone and snaps this shot...what a way to document our love product!!!

My Virginia Cook Shower...

2009-07-10T14:55:00.026-05:00

The ladies at my office hosted a sweet shower for me...we had a great time and got tons of incredible stuff for Baby Naaman Jack!!! Thank you to all who worked SO hard making this special for us....

Wow! Look at all those gifts for baby Naaman...we are very blessed!!!

These were the most amazingly moist homemade fresh strawberry cupcakes...YUM! Thank you Stephanie...

I put this adorable mongrammed burp cloth hanging on a shelf in Naaman's nursery...

This happens to be my favorite picture! He is practicing up for bath time in a couple months...

I wonder how long baby Naaman will think his Mom's a hottie???

I can't wait to read this to my sweet baby boy!!!

Thanks ladies...the party was a blast!!! Now we have lots of fun stuff for baby Naaman!

Don't scare your Momma like that anymore!

2009-06-28T21:35:00.003-05:00

Well...I had a little scare on Saturday. I noticed Naaman Jack had been moving less than normal for a few days. So...just in time for the weekend...I had myself all worked up with no doctor to talk to. I called the on-call nurse and she told me to drink a coke or something with sugar in it and head to Triage at the hospital. Of course Brad was out of town on one of his many work trips so I was pretty darn freaked out and had to drive myelf. I downed a V-8 fusion and drove as fast as I safely could. Once I got there...in tears, out of breath, and barely able to speak, one of the nurses immediately hooked me up to the monitor so I could hear my sweet baby boy's heart beat. God is SO good!!! Turns out everything is okay and he is looking good. The boy just decided to take a few days to sleep and grow I suppose?

Here is the belly at 30 weeks...only 10 weeks to go!

Brad decided he wanted to go on a walk one hot, hot summer evening. We packed up the dogs and drove to a nearby park so they could run around leash-less. It was SO stinking hot! We left the house at about 6:30...the temperature outside still a steamy 99 degrees...what was he thinking? And with his pregnant wife in tow?! I will say I was not the only one exhausted and overheated by the time we finished...both dogs slept like champs all night!

26 weeks...and GROWING!!!

2009-06-04T16:45:00.000-05:00

Here is where your Dad gets the name "Brat"ley. I was in the kitchen fixing a very delicious dinner one night...minding my own business...when in he pops and snaps these very revealing shots of you growing in my belly...sometimes he's such a BRAT! For some reason, I have a feeling these pictures will come back to haunt me one day...that's okay, you GROW Naaman Jack!!!

A Clemson Baby Shower for Naaman Jack...

2009-05-30T17:48:00.001-05:00

A BIG thanks to Aunt Lolo, Aunt Pootey, and Aunt Hope for giving us a sweet family shower in Clemson...here's the ADORABLE invitation...

This was an outfit of Daddy's when he was born...so very tiny!

Thanks to "Grandma" Ballentine and Mema for the quilt...we're certain this will get lots of use...

A long time Bowie family friend, Jean McCusker, knitted this just for you!

A few of the gals...Norma, Lolo, sweet Anna, and Aunt Vickie...

Meg and Angie...

"Grandma" Ballentine and Tottie...shhh, don't tell "Grandma" and "Grandpa" but we're going to teach you some new names to call them...how do Gigi and Pop...or Bebe and Popo sound? Or we could follow in cousin Jackson's footsteps and just call Grandpa "Bobby"!!!

24 weeks and more sonogram pics...

2009-05-18T16:55:00.000-05:00

5/18/2009...a couple more cute profile shots...your Daddy says you have my forehead and chin...I think you have his nose. We'll just have to wait and see...16 more weeks!

This is one of my favorites...you're giving us the THUMB'S UP...I LOVE you baby Naaman Jack! Thank you for letting us know that everything's all right!!!

Here you are...showing us again, in case we were worried...that you are in fact a boy!!!

Beer Belly vs. Preggo Belly...

2009-05-10T16:36:00.000-05:00

Meet my Uncle Brian. He LOVES beer! Here we are in Williamsburg, VA, after Mother's Day brunch. I think he still has me beat!!! May 10, 2009...23 weeks.

20 weeks...we're halfway there

2009-04-20T15:04:00.000-05:00

April 20, 2009...We can finally start calling you by your name, rather than Baby Ballentine. Naaman Jack...after your grandfather...We LOVE the way that sounds! Here is a picture of your tiny, tiny, feet.

Boy or Girl...that is the question???

2009-04-13T14:55:00.000-05:00

16 weeks...your Daddy LOVES taking pictures of my belly...imagine that! He is very excited for your arrival and wants to capture memories of each and every moment...how sweet! What a great Dad you will have!!!

Here's the belly at 17 weeks...

19 weeks...April 13, 2009
How ADORABLE is this? Check out those sweet hands in prayer position!!! I love that your looking right at us in this one... They call it gut feeling, or Mother's instinct...whatever it was, I was right...you're a BOY!!! I just knew it...and for once your Daddy was wrong. I love you sweet Baby Boy!!!

2nd Trimester Baby!!! 3/13/2009

2009-03-13T14:53:00.000-05:00

And here's the belly at 14 weeks...what a difference a week can make!!!

Starting to look like maybe there's a BABY in there...check out the pooch at 13 weeks!!!

We finally get to see that sweet, sweet face of yours! What a cute profile...

March 2, 2009

2009-03-02T14:50:00.000-06:00

13 weeks!!! Come on second trimester. I adore this picture of your belly, legs and feet. Only 7 more weeks until we find out if you're a boy or girl. Your daddy thinks you're a girl for sure, but my bet is you're a boy. Either way we love you more than you know...

9 weeks...2/3/2009

2009-02-03T14:45:00.000-06:00

You've changed SO much in 2 weeks!!! I now see your head and your back in this picture. 31 more weeks until I get to meet your sweet self!

1/20/2009...our second sonogram!

2009-01-20T14:33:00.000-06:00

I'm off to Dr. Hoffman for another sonogram...I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE seeing your heartbeat and noticing how much you've changed already from last week...this is you at 7 weeks Baby Ballentine...

1/13/2009...and baby makes three!

2009-01-13T20:43:00.000-06:00

There you are Baby Ballentine! Today was our very first sonogram. Seeing your tiny embryo on the screen was, oh so comforting. We even got to hear your very strong heartbeat! We look forward to watching you grow...and are excited for the day we get to meet you...our little miracle!!!

December 29, 2008

2008-12-29T20:35:00.000-06:00

Today is the day we found out you'd be joining our family. What a perfect day it was! I woke up early for my appointment to have my blood drawn at Fort Worth Fertility. I was so anxious to know whether or not I was pregnant. I left the doctor's office around 9:30 a.m., for I knew it would be a long day to await the arrival of the "yes" or "no" phone call. At around 1:53 p.m. I got the call...the call that I will never forget..."Congratulations Mom!" I can honestly say that to date, this was the best day of my life!!! I can't even imagine how I'll feel the day you get here sweet Baby Ballentine!