But, but, but....ARGGGGHHH!

What happened to blogger? have I seriously been out of it for so long, that I can't figure out how to change the pictures on my blog? I need some validation!! Is it me or blogger? I really want to change and add pictures, but I can't figure it out, and I don't have another hour (conservatively) to spend figuring it out. If anyone can help, please do. Thanks.

Happy Birthday Emma!!

Emma is now 7 years old. We celebrated with some of her friends from school at our house on the most beautiful June day I've ever witnessed.  Perfect 89 degree weather and sunshine breezes.  Perfect to match our awesome Emma!

Some things I love about Emma right now:

She reads. a lot. Just like me. I love that she loves to read.

She is a good peacemaker.

She's a tenderheart with her sisters, cousins, parents, family, friends, animals, anyone really

She loves animals, like me again, and she would do anything for any animal. 

She loves to play the piano. She'll just sit down and play. It is so nice.

She is very responsible and has attention to detail. She planned her whole birthday party herself!

She has Disney princess eyes and consequently, canNOT go outside wthout sunglasses. EVER

and last, that she's asleep right now.

Happy Birthday Emma. My best first daughter. I'm so thankful you are in our family.

 

My first attempt at Fondant decorating... I could get into this!! All the girls taking turns at the boot pinata. Emma's theme was Cow Girls.  It was great.

Just discovered...

the store is opening only 2 miles from my house on june 14. not that i go there ever, but it is so hopeful that the empty mervyns will be replaced by hobby lobby. it shows that people are spending frivolously again. well, some people, and someday me too. (I'm still nursing my creative brain back to health...)

http://www.hobbylobby.com/stores/store_locations_search_results.cfm