Sunday, August 10, 2008

Celebrating JC...

I decided that the birthday tribute below is not complete without pictures...apparently, lots of them! So, this is super long but it includes lots of pictures of my honey which makes me happy! These are pictures over the last three years. Just some highlights...and not actually in any particular order! Happy birthday, JC...thanks for the last three years!




Together, not too long before our wedding date!

With Baby Ben, almost a year ago!
Father and son...
This is actually not our baby at all, but a sweet picture nonetheless. This is little Livia, my good friend, Ali's baby. Who is now almost two...
JC with Bethany, shortly after he and I got engaged. I love this picture.
JC and Bethany again, about a year after the picture above.
And jump ahead another year...James' first birthday party!
Back in Dec. of '05, together at a beautiful waterfall in Hawaii

JC had lots of fun at the wax museum in Vegas when we went in '06! I think this is his favorite picture ever.
Studs.
Contemplating the next move with Tiger and some guy I probably should know about but don't.
Boxing with..a boxer? Hmmm...not so good with the sports, am I? He's so fun to do stuff like this with though because...well...I am quite lame and never know what to do in pictures but he is so funny.
And here he is...hey, wait...

A favorite picture...here, JC is introducing Bethany to her new baby brother, James. Well, he's at least trying to. She is less than thrilled.
Even the way he talks on the phone is attractive.
Another waterfall in Hawaii!
Riding the carousel at the zoo with little miss Bethany, two years ago.
In front of Caesar's Palace in Vegas.

This is JC perfecting his blow-dart-thing skills. I don't know what it's called but I'm sure he was having fun doing it!
Us on a whale-watching dinner cruise in Hawaii. I was terrified the whole time...open water, WHALES, etc. And he was very sweet, loving and tolerant.
In front of the temple on O'ahu.
With Baby James!
Getting to know each other.

Playing with the kids...they are so lucky!

Look how happy!
HI!
Christmas morning, '06.


Just a little look at the recent life and times of James Chad Ballard. It's quite fun to be a part of all of it, by his side.




2 comments:

Katie and Howard said...

The pictures are fun to look at...
I CAN'T BELIEVE I FORGOT ABOUT THE TENT!!! HAHAHAHA, I am seriously laughing right now. We were so funny, can you imagine what people were thinking when they saw a tent on the balcony??!! Or, they were thinking, hmmm, its all normal in Casa Grande!

Somer said...

Happy Birthday JC! Thanks for the note on our blog! I know life can get crazy! Blogs are really fun to keep everyone updated! I've wanted to thank you for inviting Aaron and I to be part of your wedding! It really meant a lot to me!--and I know we hardly know each other-- but you are such an inspiration for us all! You are amazing!