Lucky number 7 for Emmy!

Am I the only one that thinks 7 years old sounds SO much older than 6?  How could my children be gettting this old so quickly?  Even though Emery is growing I am sure grateful for what a beautiful daughter and example she is to me. 

My sister Cynthia helped me make "name songs" for all my children when they were babies.  Thanks sis!  This is how Emery's song goes ( it's to the tune of the primary song, "Give Said the Little Stream") "Emery my little one, I love you, yes I do.  Emery my little one you bring joy just like the sun. E your eyes are enchanting, M your merry, and E elegant, R you resemble angels from above, Y you yearn to love!  Let me expand:

E- enchanting eyes  As a baby Emery had a tiny little face with very big blue, enchanting eyes.  She sucked us all in from the beginning.  They are still very beautiful and innocent.  When I look into Emmy's eyes I see purity.  Grandpa C. would also comment on how beautiful her eyes were.

This is Emmy at about 6 months.

M- merry  On most days Emery is merry.  She is a joy and delight to be around and she is very loving and kind to those around her.

E- elegant Emmy is very elegant.  Her spirit is mature and special.  She has an amazing generosity about her.

R- resemble angels from above   Emery IS an angel in my eyes.  I'm sure she was sent here at this time to be many other peoples guardian angel.  She is so tender, kind hearted and giving to others.

Y- yearn to love This is a natural desire that Emery has.  She is so good at loving everyone around her.

Here are the pictures from her exciting day.  She counted down to her birthday for what seemed like months.  As soon as she opened her presents Christmas morning she stated, "well, that's okay if Christmas is over because it's only 5 more days until my birthday".  So her birthday was like Christmas all over again.

I love giving them the tinfoil presents in the morning so it can hold them over until the evening party.

During the day I didn't bring my camera, darn.  We went swimming at the rec center and went out for lunch to "In N Out Burger".

We had a traditional family party and were lucky to have a few more in number to attend.  Brenda, Wayne, and Alyssa were still visiting.  I have so much fun making cakes.  I love working on them the night before and then sharing the surprise after dinner.  Sometimes I wonder if it's more for me?\

The barbie was one of her presents.  I think it is the cutest.  As I started working on the props for the cake I was very impressed with Caden's abilities and creativity.  He made the microphone out of a unsharpened pencil and screw.  Then he covered it in tinfoil.  Ella also was there cheering us on!  I'll have to think about hiring Caden when it comes to future cakes!

Auntie Brenda is so good to our kids.  She really makes an effort to spend time with them and love them.

A new bike!  We had to get this for her birthday since it was the "only thing that she didn't get for Christmas"(her words)

In the evening we settled down with Grandma and Grandpa to watch Emmy's new "Hannah Montana the movie" dvd.  She was excited to just hang out with the adults and eat all her yummy treats.  I was stuffed since we had homemade cafe rio for dinner and reese peanut butter cake and caramel brownies. 

What a fun fun day.  I just love having birthdays to have a whole special day to honor someone and I was so happy to honor and celebrate Emmy.  She is just wonderful in every way.  We love you Emery Grace!