1st Birthday Party!

Long overdue, I know. My sweet brother in law, Cole, took about 200 pictures for us and he gave me the disc over Thanksgiving so here we are. If it weren't for his pictures (and Ryan's parents' pictures), I think I would have about 4. It was a busy night but so much fun and Emerson was a rock star. Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate with us- I hope you had as much fun as we did!

On her actual birthday she went and saw Dr. Powell, her pediatrician, whom I adore. It's a terrible picture of Miss Emerson but I wanted a pic of her with Dr. Powell. Too cute!

I'm not sure where I got this idea from but we planted a maple tree on Emerson's birthday and every year we'll take her picture next to the tree to watch how they both grow. Ryan and Nat had just planted it so it was a bit muddy, hence the "plank."

Spaghetti something or other for her birthday meal. The Bumbo tray isn't really serving its purpose anymore...

Phoebe had a field day with this.


Emerson in her birthday dress. Love that toothless grin!!!

Chillin with her Uncle Cole.

The best family pic we could get- there was a lot going on!

The birthday table!

Debi Hale made these homemade pumpkin cupcakes and put pink "e's" on them. They were amazing...

Mooching food off of Jen Cross.

She got some amazing presents- Katy Zimmerman made her this pillow. It matches her room perfectly. Thank you, Kate!

Katy Z. made her this dress too! I was probably saying, "Shut. Up."

Her first puffer vest from Uncle Cole and Aunt Sarah.

"Simply Perfect" from her BFF Audrey. So true!

Notice her "Emerson" doll in the background from Grandma and Grandpa Wood. Love it!

Uncle Jonathan and Aunt Amber got Emerson a baseball toy. Ryan's jealous that Will's getting a little brother he can play baseball with... That and that Jonathan gets TWO sons!!!

Grandpa Wood, Aunt Sarah and Uncle Chris. I printed off all of her "month" pictures and put them on the wall. Love it!

Miss Ava and Will checking out the loot.

My mother in law made homemade cookies for the kids to decorate- it was a hit! Morgan and Ally did some great work!

Aunt Sarah with the birthday girl... (She was not very photogenic that day! Emerson, not Sarah!)
The Woods, Grices, and Van Varks. I think Will bailed to go decorate some cookies. Can't say I blame him....

Phoebe had a good dinner that night...

This girl loves her baths!

What a great day it was! It was bittersweet- my little girl is growing up and getting more independent every day! She is such a joy! I heard a great saying the other day- with kids the days are long but the years are fast. So true! What an adventure it has been!