Happy Birthday Emma

Emma,

I can't believe you are 7 years old today. I think every year I say I can't believe you are another year older. It has been so much fun seeing you blossom again this past year. I continue to see your love for life and you continue to live it to it's fullest. You have a tender and compassionate heart for others around you. You continue to be a girly, girl and love anything that has a little sparkle or frill. You are our fashion queen and always seem to know what is in style. You look up to your older sister and love playing with your little brothers. It has been fun seeing your love for Max in just these few short days of being home from China. You are so gentle with him and love playing with him. You love everything about school and are a hard working student. It has been fun seeing your nose buried in books this year. Most of all I have loved watching your little heart grow for Jesus this year. You asked a lot of questions this year about heaven, having Jesus in your heart and knowing him as your Savior. It was so exciting the day you told me you asked your sister to pray with your during rest time. This year marks the year that your heart was forever changed, the year you asked Jesus into your heart. Emma Faith I love being your mom. I am so thankful that God gave you to us on February 3. I will never forget that cold, snowy day when you were born and I held you for the first time. Emma I love you and am so proud to be your mommy!

Love

Mom

At our house everyone looks forward to their birthday because they get to go out for breakfast with their dad. Emma was up bright and early before school to head to breakfast with her dad.

Emma picked her favorite restaurant for her birthday dinner, Bracco's. It was our first dinner out with Max just days after we were home with him for China. We were hoping the dinner was a success for Emma's sake. Emma requested to sit by her new little brother at dinner.

The waitress surprised her with a brownie and some ice cream. Emma very eagerly shared her birthday treat with her sister and brothers.

When we got home Emma opened her presents from us. Emma's Twinkle Toe shoes were a hit. How could they not when they are full of sparkle.

She was also very excited about her new jewelry box to keep all her "bling" in.

Happy 7th Birthday Emma Faith!