We decided to celebrate Emrey's birthday a little early since we figure most people are going to be busy on the 23rd! We had five of Emrey's little friends over for a very crazy play date/birthday party! Despite my request for no gifts...our very generous friends showered Emrey with lots of presents. She loved seeing what was inside all the wrapping and tissue paper. I think her favorite toy by far, was a play table that she can stand at and do all sorts of things. It responds by playing music, singing songs and flashing lights (glad it has an on/off switch). She also had fun pushing it around like a push toy. She had her own little mini-cake and thoroughly enjoyed making a huge mess, eating mostly frosting and not much of the cake. We've been reminiscing about this time last year and how excited we were to finally get to meet Emrey! Although we've had our challenges in trying to figure out how to be parents this past year, Ellis and I are constantly reminded of what an honor and a privilege it is to care for this little girl. She is such a sweetheart and we have been so blessed by her in our life. We thank God each day for her little life!
One of her favorite toys, the play table.
She was initially a little nervous, due to 20 people singing to her...and a big cake being pushed in her face, but as soon as she got a taste of the frosting she got over all that.
Playing at the piano she received from Papa King!
Thanks Papa King, I love it!
