Emily had another birthday, 2 months ago. Yikes! She celebrated with friends at a nearby art studio, which was chaotic but super fun! They each got to sculpt a clay pirate or fairy to bake and take home that day.Even though we didn't need to decorate, we hung some ruffly streamers around the splatter studio - in the hopes of creating a photo booth. The kids thought it was more of a romper room, but that was ok. At least they enjoyed using the props :)
Aunt Beca made a fancy princess castle cake AND cupcakes which everyone loved. Appetizers were fruit kabobs and cheese crackers, at Em's request. We brought along juice boxes too. And pretty much all the photos are courtesy of Uncle Glenn.
Of course this special day wouldn't have been complete without a handmade item, a crown I sewed the night before her party. To my surprise she wore it the entire time! These might become a new birthday tradition, along with a fancy-pants dress of course ;)
^^ These don't do justice to the total chaos in there! ^^
And on Em's actual birthday we had a fun family day at the pool, followed by dinner and ice cream with Becky and Glenn!
^^ The coveted Anna and Elsa dolls!! ^^
And I just have to say, this little girl is so fun and ... surprising. As anyone who's spent time with us knows, she's a sensitive soul who gets hurt and sad more often than we'd like. But she's a rockstar too, and surprises us with how brave and independent she can be.
From her first day at preschool, when she shocked the pants off me by jumping in with such excitement, to her first day at summer camp last week when according to Matt she was one of the few kids with a dry eye that morning, we're so so proud when she shines as our big girl.
So "Happy Birthday, Em"- we can't wait to see what's in store for you this year!
^^ Just because the "before" pics are fun too!^^
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