Emma turns 8

Emma turned 8 last Thursday. We celebrated her big day with a "beach" party and invited her friends from school and church. it was such a fun day for her and her friends. I love seeing her so happy and having the time of her life. I really wanted the day to be special and for it to be a great memory. I only hope her memory doesn't linger on how cold it was outside. It wasn't the best day for a water party but the girls never complained, even when their lips turned blue.

One of Emma's Birthday wishes was for brunch at I HOP. So, we spent the morning eating out and then putting the decorations up for her party. It's GREAT to be 8!!! Emma's friends!
The water slide. We played a few games. Water limbo was a hit. The kids couldn't stop laughing at Lucy. She is still so short that she could walk under the stick but she would bend as far backwards as she could anyway. It was hilarious. Another one of Emma's birthday wishes was for Italian Sodas to be served at her party. She's been in love with these ever since our trip to Aunt Heathers house in June. The party kids were just as thrilled with them. I've realized that it's not the drink they love but the little umbrellas in the cups. I think Iza was feeling a bit jealous of all of Emma's attention.

I love having birthday parties but I hate that my kids are getting older. Now that Emma is 8, she will be baptized next month. I'm thrilled for her. She is excited about this and what it means for her. She seems so grown up now and it is killing me. I do love her so.

Happy Birthday!

On a side note... Emma's favorite gift was Bumpits. I'm so embarrassed that I actually bought this. I laughed and made so much fun of these when I saw them {even though I was secretly jealous that these weren't around in the 90's when I used to bump my own hair} But, she was infatuated by the commercial and talked about them constantly. So, I just couldn't resist when I ran across them at target. I have to admit, she did look cute with her new bumped up hair.