Day Trip

We went to Dallas for a day.
We went to the Temple and hung out with our friends the Gillespies. Lily had so much fun with her new friend "Jackson" she really didn't want to leave.

Once there was a snowman... In Texas?

That's right. The snow dumped on us. It only lasted 1&1/2 days and even our giant snowman has now melted away, but the 8 inches we did get was sticky and perfect for packing. We cleared our yard of it to build a huge snowman. Tyler even got the day off work due to "hazardous driving conditions" which turned out unnecessary. Well, you know us. We just couldn't resist being outside and enjoying it! We had several people pass by in their cars and take pictures, I guess people in Texas don't know how to play in the snow.

Valentine's Day Weekend

Tyler had Friday and Monday off for Valentine's Day. We had a fun-filled weekend. Tyler and I went bowling on a Lily-free-date on Friday. We all went swimming Saturday. We went to dinner Monday. And we had fun just hanging out together for so long.

Balls Everywhere!

Lily had a fun day...

I came in to the kitchen and saw that Lily had found all of the balls in her playroom. Then she had transported them to the kitchen where I'm assuming she found that they bounce better. I couldn't even walk around in there without finding some form of bouncy ball under foot. Good thing our appliances have low covers on the fronts so that no balls could roll under them.

One more month!

Here are the latest belly shots. Lily saw what was going on and wanted to get in on the action.

Guess the due date...

Since I'm at yet another new hospital during this pregnancy, as part of the registration process I qualified for yet another ultrasound. Lucky me. She's 4lbs 3oz and due on her original due date of March 23rd. April 1st, March 23rd, whatever. I'm ready to have her out NOW but I know she's going to come whenever she's ready. Anybody have a guess (include date and time)? There will be a prize for the winner!!! (we'll try to make it a good one)

Ultrasound #2 of baby #2 at 32wks:


And just for a trip down memory lane,
Ultrasound #1 of baby #2 at 20wks:

Lily dressed herself

After going potty one evening, I didn't have the energy to put Lily's pants back on. A while latter this is how I found her. She even picked the shoes out of her closet all-by-herself.

Lily dressed up to go "Bye Bye"

Happy 29th!!!

It was less excitement than previous Birthdays, but non-the-less, Tyler had a great Birthday. Thanks everyone for calling to wish him a happy day! He was even somewhat surprised with his presents of a new wallet and a "tool chest". So much for the wrapping job, Lily "helped" him open them before he even got to see them wrapped up. Oh well.
Here is what a handsome 29-year-old looks like:

Welcome Home

It's been many months and a lot of unpacking but we are finally feeling like we are home. For those of you who miss all the picture updates, keep checking below as I will be past-dating blog entries that we've missed over the last few months.

And for another special treat, below is a virtual tour of our new house just 10 mins off post from Tyler's work at Fort Hood. That's right:
4403 Esta Lee Ave
Killeen, TX 76549
(for all you address book keepers)

Tyler is quite the super man and has learned all kinds of handy stuff the past week such as disposal and dishwasher installation, child lock and plug cover application, boxes in attic stacking, shower head replacement, and various other odds and ends.

Janna is heading up the computer Windows re-installation (it crashed after the move), random paper sorting and file cabinet reorganization, storage solutions, phone calls and bills, Home Depot trips, and baby-growing naps.

Lily is really enjoying her new play room FULL of toys (thanks Grandmas!) that she can spread out to her heart's content. She also enjoys her daily post-breakfast ritual of Elmo's World and Sesame Street.

We have great neighbors with several toddlers and are starting to make friends in the Ward too. Thanks for all your prayers!

Final Days in a Hotel ... YEA!!!

After 3 months it's time to say GOODBYE TO HOTEL LIFE. Though we've become quite adjusted to some of the luxuries (like continental breakfast and swimming pools) it will be nice to have normal life again.

The Open Road

Apart from our wonderful visit to our friends the Bets, our trip was so uneventful (thankfully) that we only took a few pictures to remember it. Much to our surprise 3 days on the road to TX with a toddler and very pregnant lady went comfortably well with few complaints.

Christmas at G-pa West's House

How many Ballings fit in a Photo Booth?

We went to a wedding reception for my cousin Levi tonight. They had a photo booth at the sign in table. How fun! Of course, we had to all get in at once. Even Lily made a funny face:

Our New House

Well, almost anyways. We are under contract and scheduled to close January 13th. It's 4 bed/2 bath. There are minor fixes to make, but we got a good deal and are excited about it!