WARD

Our little Ward at 11 weeks. He loves to smile, loves to be talked to and held and is a pretty happy guy. He is such a sweetheart

A Glimpse of Our House

There are always deer or in our back yard when we wake up in the morning, and if they aren't in our backyard they are wandering up our street. They are everywhere! I've seen more deer since moving here than I have probably seen in my entire life.

Our back deck

The steep hill we live on, this is looking down our street, pictures don't quite capture how steep it really is.

Looking up our street to the top of the hill

The lovely carpet wallpaper combination. The carpet is actually such good quality and so comfortable that even though it sure is ugly, we don't mind it too much.

The toy room

CATCHING UP

Pretending to be Bob the Builder is always more fun in your undies!

Van loves cars, he went to a car show with Jared and loved it.

One of the few moments when Van isn't laying on top or Ward trying to tickle and torture him.

Ward loves to smile, but with the move we haven't taken any great pictures of how cute his smile is!

Our chubby little guy!

Graduation

Congratulations Dr. Halterman!

While Jared's parents were here for his graduation, we took them to our favorite Missouri destination that we have nicknamed the "Redneck Zoo".

Making smores on our little grill on our porch

We blessed Ward while his grandparents were here, but we didn't take any pictures the day of the blessing so this one at least documents that they were here!

Van loved having his grandma and grandpa around!

Getting to Know Ward

This picture perfectly captures how he was in his first few weeks, content and happy and peaceful (and always alseep!)

We love having this sweet little guy in our home!

THANK GOODNESS FOR GRAMMY!

Grammy came to help out while Jared went house hunting for us in West Virginia. She spoiled the boys with lots of attention and made the transition to life with a little brother easier on Van (and me).

Grammy and the boys!

Picnic and Fishing at Meramec Springs...Ward's first outing as part of the family

Ward's Birth

WARD ASHER HALTERMAN

Welcome to the world Ward!

Born April 25th 2011, 6:20 pm

6.5 lbs, 20 inches

Waiting for the fun to begin. I went in for my scheduled appointment and because the baby had decreased movement recently. They did a non-stress test and the due to some irregularity in heartbeat the doc decided to just send me over to labor and delivery and break my water since he said I was basically ready for delivery anyway.

Jared ready to do the delivery

The doctor was excited to have Jared deliver the baby, it was a neat experience for us both! It was pretty easy on his part since things went fast and smooth and after 2 pushes the baby came out.