Meet Emma. My baby who is somehow nine, NINE, today! Who will be two whole handfuls this time next year, as Miss Patti (her favorite grownup outside the family because she gets down on her level to talk to her and is always interested in what Emma has to say) is wont to say.
Emma, who loves steak and American Girls and her cat Pumpkin and helping her mom do just about anything and the color turquoise and loves to snuggle and isn't feeling so small anymore and whose hair is long enough for pigtails again and who has the gift of a happy heart and a cute dimple on her nose.
Emma, who finally met her match yesterday in a steak too big for her to finish.
(Yep, she had birthday dinner in her pjs! Wouldn't you?)
We celebrated her special day a day early since her Papa was in town. Donuts and balloons and birthday candles and steak and potatoes and artichokes and a mint chocolate ice cream cake.
And we thanked God for technology that allowed us to have a virtual party with Gran and Aunt Kristen and Uncle Wade and Ava and Tyson. They got to sing to her and watch her open presents and blow out the candle on her cake all thanks to Skype.
What a pretty kid, Happy birthday and have a very joyful birthday for this year!
Posted by: Medical Advice | January 25, 2010 at 09:42 AM
Happy Birthday, Emma! And I'm with Papa...bring on the cake! :)
Posted by: Lori | January 25, 2010 at 10:01 AM
Happy, Happy Birthday, beautiful Emma!! We love you!!! Nine is good! At least Livi thinks so!!!
And amen, Papa! Love you, friend!
Posted by: Marla Taviano | January 25, 2010 at 10:05 AM
She is beautiful. Happy Birthday, Emma! My daughter, Emily, will join you being 9 in March. Blessings to you and your family!
Posted by: Leah | January 25, 2010 at 12:09 PM
have yourself a very Happy Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Brian | January 25, 2010 at 01:02 PM
She is such a beautiful little girl! Sounds like a great birthday for a great daughter. And wow - I have got to get Skype!
Posted by: Kristy | January 26, 2010 at 07:15 AM
I apologize for being late but never the less, best Birthday Wishes and prayers being sent for sweet Emma. She is a beautiful beautiful girl.
-Priti
Posted by: Priti | January 27, 2010 at 02:32 PM