First and foremost, Happy Birthday to our sweet Emma! She turned 4 yesterday and is quickly going on 13. Our weekend was full of activity with her birthday party on Saturday morning, followed by a birthday party for one of Cam's friends in the afternoon. The girls were sufficiently worn out by the end of the second party and ready to hit the sack. Emma had a fabulous party with her friends/classmates. One of my favorite memories though from the day was when all the children sat down to eat lunch. Camryn had sat at an empty seat at a different table from where Emma was seated. Emma started looking around frantically asking, "Where is sissy"? "I want her to sit by me". She really wanted her sister right there enjoying the moment with her. Camryn was more than happy to oblige.
So we must have relaxed the following day, right? Well, not exactly. Before hosting lots of family for lunch, I hit the trail for 22 (you got it, in the middle of a snowstorm), and rushed home to shower up and get some food prepared. Emma got to celebrate her birthday again with seven of her 2nd cousins, along with my mom, aunt, two of my first cousins and Brian's mom and stepsister. What a treat to have so much family nearby to join us on these special occasions! Once everyone left, all four of our family crashed for a little bit of much overdue rest. Whew! I love, love, love planning my kiddos birthday celebrations. I am also somewhat relieved when it is all past and we have another 10 or so months before we do it all again.
