Kelly shares about her grandfather

 This past Saturday, Dec. 6th, our grandson Brooks Hallum Balka was born! We’ve been excitedly waiting his arrival (but none of us knew the gender & it was such a thrill to get to meet him)! Josie had asked me a few weeks before her delivery if there was a family name that was special to me. I had told her about my grandfather Basil Hallum Callaham, Jr. (1900-1975); friends & family called him “BH” (the same initials and middle name as Brooks Hallum). He died when I was only 11 yrs. old, but I still remember so much about him! He was my favorite! He always slipped me a quarter at every visit & I would climb up in his recliner chair & sit all day! He served as a corporal in WWI, earning several medals & a Purple Heart. He was a constable, & he also worked as a security guard at the JP Stevens plant in SC. He owned a small restaurant called Cafe Lonsdale in the Lonsdale Mill Community of Seneca, SC, & later in life he owned a dry cleaner business on Main Street in Seneca, SC. He was a great Christian man with a lively sense of humor. I only wish my children could’ve known him, & now to have a namesake of his in the family literally brings tears to my eyes! What an incredible honor & legacy! Little Brooks is certainly going to hold a special place in my heart, because he’s a precious gift from God, but each time I hear his name my mind is going to race back to my childhood, & my heart is going to well up with so many extra emotions!

Update on Brooks Hallum

Josie just shared this message on her social media.

Our sweet Brooks made his arrival earthside and is spending a little extra time in the NICU getting the care he needs, surrounded by the most incredible nurses, doctors, and so much love. These past few months have held many moments of fear and concern, but God has been so faithful and near through every single stage of this journey. His protection over Brooks has carried us. Thank you for loving our family, lifting our tiny fighter up in your prayers, and celebrating every step forward with us. 🤍 As we sit here watching our baby boy improve daily, we are so thankful!

Baby Balka's name reveal

We recently announced that Kelton and Josie have welcomed their fourth child into the world. Kelton and Josie would later announce that the baby is a boy and now they are announcing the name of the little man. 

His name is Brooks Hallum Balka. He was born on December 6, 2025.

Oh Christmas Tree!

We have four new photos of the Stewarts, Balkas, Clarks, and the Websters as they pick out their Christmas tree.

Evan and Carlin are so excited for their first Christmas as a family of five as they just welcomed baby Navy Kate in September.

Kelton and Josie picked out their family's Christmas tree shortly before they welcomed their fourth child, a little boy.

Travis and Katie with their children.

John and Alyssa took their five children to pick out their Christmas tree.

Baby Boy or Baby Girl for Balkas?

Kelton and Josie have welcomed their second son into the world.

Welcome Baby Balka

We are so excited to share that Kelton and Josie have welcomed their fourth child into the world.

Baby time for Kelton and Josie

We are so excited to share that its baby time for Kelton and Josie.