Six

Emma is 6 years old!  I can't say the years have flown by.  I feel each one of them ;).  She has grown up in so many ways this year.  She has been able to control her emotions better, she controls her body a little more, she still shows copious amounts of love to all around her.  Emma started kindergarten, learned to ride a bike and lost 3 teeth.  It has been a pretty successful year for her, overall.  Emma I am proud of your power, your love of life, your fierceness and your heart,

The big day had finally arrived....Emma's 6th birthday!!  She had been waiting and asking about it for weeks.  As tradition dictates, she opened her presents before school.  

Thanks Gramma and Grandpa

Thanks Mimi and Papaw

Myles wanted to give her a lego set that he could build with her.

Her attempt at "swimming"

Myles was very patient...

Then the naked artist tried her hand at finger paint.

Good thing she was naked.  The paint was everywhere

Testing out the mermaid tail.

That weekend it was time for her party.  All her favorite people were there.  Like Sheri!!

When I asked her who she wanted at her party she said, "Sheri, Ruth and DeDe".  These are our wonderful neighbors and Emma's best friends.

Her favorite people

Happy Birthday

Of course, googles should be worn when blowing out candles.

She wrote thank you cards later that week.  This one is for Nancy and Joseph.  I LOVE it.