A Birthday and A Blessing

Last month was Em's 7th birthday.  I'm nuts so I have to have a theme every birthday, and Emma chose Alice in Wonderland.  We kept it small with family (I think I'm still recovering from last year's 18 + party).  She got to choose where to eat for lunch, so we went to some Japanese restaurant our family loves.  Afterwards we went home for Disney charades, a game called Headbanz (I highly recommend this game for little kids - it's pretty fun) some cake and ice cream and presents.  It was a really nice low key day!

A few of Emma's favorite things right now:

*Diary of a Wimpy Kid

*Silly Bandz

*Scooby Doo movies and her Wii game

Avatar

*gettin' girlie with her fingernail polish and flower stickers

*her locket from Grandmo

*her alone time with Adison in the morning - she snuggles with her on the recliner while watching Scooby Doo on the Roku

*monkey bars at school

*ballet

*date nights with dad

*making cookies with Papa

I am so absolutely proud of how my little Emmie Lou Who is growing up.  Her teacher at school is a tough cookie, so it takes a lot to impress and soften her.  Luckily she just loves Emma to death.  Her first comment to me at school conference was how much she loves and appreciates what a good person Emma is and how empathetic she is with her fellow students.  Emma is kind hearted and would do anything for anyone.  She's fun and silly, a graceful little ballerina, and her sister's (and my) best friend.  I love you so much Emmie!

 Gotta love Adie's expression, apparently she didn't like Emma's arm around her neck, go figure!

 Emma got a cupcake maker that she loved and of course immediately started making everyone cupcakes!

My mom got her this set of dolls that she absolutely loved.  We're really bad with doll's shoes and crowns so I super glued them to the dolls. 

November also brought Adison's blessing.  Dave's brother and sister-in-law came over from Connell, as well as his dad, mom and sister from Kent.  My parents were there including 2 sets of aunts and families, grandma, Laura and friend Crystal.  We also invited some close friends to come participate in the blessing.  Afterward we had a luncheon at our house.  It was a beautiful experience seeing all the men in the circle holding our last little girl up in front of everyone.  I definitely felt the spirit and love all these people have for our family.  Thanks to everyone that came and shared in this special day!