Happy Birthday, Emerson!

These first two pictures did not make it in the first round of birthday portraits (scroll down to the previous post) for Emerson. Something happened with my camera and memory card, and a new folder was created on my memory card that I didn't know existed, and I found these gems.

Here is Emerson walking in to open up her birthday gifts:

Violet, this purple puppy, has been a HIT. Emerson has found a new best friend, and loves this stuffed animal. It's programmed to say her name, her favorite food, color, etc., it sings her bed time songs and other fun songs, and puts her name into everything. I LOVE it, and so does Emerson!

"Emerson, no no no. Don't touch it!!" {Cliff moves forward to save her from the flame}

A few seconds too late for the rescue, she touches it....

and then shy cries... :(

Being the wonderful sport that she is, she put a happy face on to work on blowing out the candle...

And eventually blew it out {right after this shot}...

And then indulged....

I think Emerson had a wonderful birthday! I know we had a wonderful time celebrating her. This year has been amazing, and I am so grateful to have this baby girl in our lives!