Ball Family Christmas

On Sunday we celebrated Christmas with the Ball side. Ellery has found some new "friends". Her 9 year old cousins, Mya & Olivia, did a great job at entertaining her. Ellery was in love with them and followed them around everywhere. When it was time to open presents, Santa (Uncle Jim) gave us a little visit. Ellery was so excited to see Santa but when it was her turn to go sit on his lap she got a little shy. She said, "just give me the present". Then when she opened the present, she was very excited to show Santa what he gave her. Delani like to grab everything and put it right in her mouth. So when it was her turn to see Santa...she grabbed his beard and pulled it right off! Ellery was that "WHAT?!?" Then the beard went right back on when Delani let go so Ellery was a little confused. After Santa left, Ellery asked, "Where is Santa's sleigh?" I had to tell her it was on the roof, that is why she couldn't see it. I didnt get any good pictures but I hoping someone else got some good shots of the girls with Santa. The girls were both fast asleep by the time we got home! Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!!

Birthday Party

On Saturday we had Ellery's 3rd birthday party at Grandma & Grandpa Cooper's barn. The kids all had fun trying to break the pinata. They ended up having to just rip into it because the darn thing would not break. Ellery got a lot of great gifts. Her favorite thing to do the last couple days is to wear her princess outfits and play with play dough. Thank you to everyone who came to the party!

All the kids ripping open the pinata!

Ellery was a bit shy when everyone was singing Happy Birthday!

Ellery in her princess dress up clothes!

Ellery even shared her dress ups with Delani. It's hard to see in this picture but Delani is wearing a little pick tutu!

Happy Birthday Ellery!

Oh my word I cannot believe that my little Ellery turned 3 yesterday. It just seems like the time has flown on by. Grandma GG got her a drum that she just loves and daddy bought her a microphone that she loves to use to sing her ABC's. Delani's new found fun is the Jumperoo - when we put her in there she just goes to town jumping all over the place. Ellery wasn't too fond of the jumperoo - but Delani can't seem to get enough.