Last Sunday we blessed Cooper with a small group of loved ones at our home. We decided to do it at home now rather than wait a couple months when RSV season is over and we can take him to church. It was perfect. Devin did such a good job and it was a very special day for us. Cooper looked especially handsome in his mini tux. My parents came up that weekend and stayed with us a couple of nights. We had so much fun playing with the baby, playing games and watching movies. I love living close enough to my parents that we are able to do that. (too bad to most of my bros and sisters living so far away you are really missing out. =) All in all it was a great weekend and a busy one. Only a few more days till Christmas.. I can't believe how fast this last year went, looking back over the year we have so much to be thankful for. Most esspecially our wonderful families. I am convinved Me and Dev came from the two best families, and I am so thankful to be a part of both. I am also thankful for the little family we are starting, Cooper has been the biggest blessing and miracle for us this year. I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!
We went and weighed Cooper today and he has hit the big 10 pounds! what a chunk. I can't even believe that he has gained 7 pounds since he was born. He loves sleeping by the fire and looking at bright lights. He esspecially loves the lights on the christmas tree, and when I dance with him and sing to him. I love spending everyday with my sweet angel baby. The world likes to make us think that success is measured by what career we have or what degree but now I can see more and more each day what was meant by "No other success can compensate for failure in the home." And I really truly think that if I don't do one other thing in life being a mother has made me successful. I sure love my sweet little boy. and in other news the holiday season has officially started for us in the Ball home! Devin just finished his finals and has a 25 day break to be home with me! Today was his first day to have absolutely no homework or tests to study for, and I just love having my husband all to myself. He did so good in his first semester of Nursing school and is loving it but this was a much needed break for us. And honestly I am more excited that he is home with me for the next little while than I am about Christmas. It feels a lot more like Christmas around here with Devin home!
Cooper and his cute little hat ( Thanks Mel) 
We had Thanksgiving this year with my family. We had it at our house and had so much fun. With my fam usually it is lots of people and kids running around but since a lot of them are coming for Christmas they didn't make it out for Thanksgiving. But we had a lot of fun with our small group. Me and Dev were nervous about ruining the turkey but it ended up being so juicy! All the other food turned out great too. The boys all played Risk for a couple hours while the girls got the food ready. Then after dinner we watched family home videos of us growing up.. "TINILLE bring my shoes over here!"....me almost tipping over on my rocking horse...JanL pulling the wagon and pulling the wagon.. and my families all time favorite that we have to rewatch at least three times each year.. "He went the bathroom in his pants!" haha (Love you Ty Guy). Robert and Mel were going to head home after dinner but we got to chatting and it got later and later so they decided to stay the night. It was fun having my parents and brother and sister in law stay over. Thanks everyone for coming up!
