Ella's birthday party

On the 23rd we headed down to Funky's in Oxford for Ella's first birthday party. We had a great time and Emerson loved watching all of the big kids play. If you are ever in Oxford I highly recommend stopping by Funky's for some pizza, it was delicious. We also had some yummy birthday cake made by Alice Chow in Clarksdale. Of course, Emerson loved both the pizza & cake.

Emerson's first birthday party

We had a small birthday party for Emerson on the 15th. I didn't get any good pics of all the grandparents but got a couple cute ones of Emerson. Thank you to all of the grandparents for the wonderful gifts. Emerson enjoyed seeing everyone and REALLY enjoyed her cake & ice cream.

1 year later

One day old

One year later (same type of R.L. outfit & same afghan)

Happy Birthday Emerson

Emerson turned one year old Tuesday. After starting the day @ the Memphis Zoo, we had lunch, went to get Muddy's cupcakes and then headed home to open presents and eat our cupcakes. Emerson has never had anything sweet before now & was not really sure what to do with the cupcake but quickly figured it out. Ella also came over with her Mom & Dad to have a cupcake with Emer. Actually, I think Ella showed Emerson what to do with the cupcake. (Emerson did crawl after watching Ella.) After a bath Emerson played with her gifts. She loves her chair & kitchen. However, it is true what they say about babies liking the boxes and wrapping paper more than the gift.

Emerson liked watching the fish & turtles swim.

















Look at the precious rolls on her legs!!

















Emerson watching the meerkats.

WE WANT CUPCAKES!

Where Emerson gets "the face."

(see second to last pic below)

Just clothes but Emer enjoyed tearing the paper.

Her kitchen will "grow" with her.

I see some bumps & bruises in our future.

"The face"

Ella came back over after her bath to check out the new chair.

Emerson is having a small birthday party with the grandparent on Saturday and I know she will have a blast. We are very blessed to have her in our lives and I am to be able to stay home with her every day. Her being so happy makes me happier. She is such a joy to be around and always lights up the room. Happy First Birthday Emerson!

Baby blues

Check out how blue Emerson's eyes are while wearing this dress.

Why didn't we...

Why didn't we get Emerson a ball before now? We got this ball @ Toys-R-Us when we were picking up a birthday gift for Emerson last weekend. She LOVES it and has not stopped chasing it around the house.

Play date

Ella & Ashley came over Monday to play and the girls had a blast getting into everything. I had just read that babies don't really play together at this age (they play next to each other but independently) but Ella & Emerson played together the whole time. They followed each other from room to room and even shared some juice. We always have a good time when we get together with the Pollan's.

Such a sleepy baby after a busy morning of playing.