We had three uncles trying to compete for "best gift" (from the dollar store) so they had fun doing that. I think Richard won with his paintable pegasus piggy bank, she's been wanting a "horse to paint" for ages, so she was really excited about that. Although the bubble gum and cotton candy and light-up helicopter thingy went over pretty well too... My mom got her some classic kids books (Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle and Pippi Longstocking) and she's been buried in those ever since. And begging me every day to do the painting, which I haven't felt up to yet...
We have the best neighbors, and they brought over a special little cake just for Emily for her birthday!! Emily has gotten pretty close with them helping in their garden and yard, and that was pretty fun. They are amazing.
Happy Birthday, Em, we love you!Emily loves horses, reading, movies, art, horses, and reading... did I mention horses and reading??? She loves first grade and is doing awesome, and has a great teacher that keeps her challenged, which I love. She's a great big sister and so sweet and kind. We are so glad you are in our family!!!
I forgot to post pictures of the kids playing in the leaves that Lissa took when she was here. So cute!!
My mother-in-law was an agel and came up one morning to help me make applesauce (with the apples from our above-mentioned awesome neighbors). Here are the fruits of our labors! Aren't they beautiful?! I hardly want to open them and eat them now. Thanks Mom (and Richard)!!!
