Happy 5th Birthday, Emma Ireline!

Since today is Saturday, Emma's 5th birthday and her party day are actually aligned this year. Last night, Memaw & Pepaw arrived after dinner. Viola was asleep in bed, having suddenly come down with some kind of illness just minutes before. We let Emma open her gifts from us since we usually like to do ours before the party. This morning, I made french toast, and Emma opened more gifts from Memaw & Pepaw. Then, Memaw & I went into party prep mode and got all the food prepared and packed up a little before 10:00. The party was at Kiwanis Park this year. Other than some pretty strong wind, the weather was great. All of Emma's friends made it to the party, and she was very excited about all her gifts. By 12:30 we were loaded up and headed back home. Morgan & Emma spent most of the afternoon playing with all the new stuff. Tonight, Papa Wes & GG will be here for round two! Emma wants to go to Mr. Gatti's, and then there will be more gifts!

The Calico Critter squirrel family she has been waiting for.

A new dress & headband.

No candles. The lighter wouldn't work, not that it would have mattered anyway with all the wind.

Cute little Wee-Wee...

Waiting for cake & ice cream....

In lieu of the traditional couch photo, we piled them all up on the playground.

Love this one- Me, Emma, and her best friend Kate

Morgan's got the crazy eyes!