Emily's First Birthday

It's so hard to believe my sweet grand-baby is already a year old! Her Mom and Dad gave her a big birthday party today. Here's the story in pictures:

Emily wore the dress I made her for Christmas.

She checked out all her gifts before the party started. She especially liked the tissue paper.

Emily and her cousin Lillian enjoyed playing in the pool.

Emily thought it was fun to dip her hands in the water, then clap them hard enough so she could drink the splashes.

Her Mommy made her get out because it was time for cake!

Her Nana (aka Kara's mom) made her a Duckie Cake.

After much discussion, it was decided that Emily should have the Duckie's head!

She didn't hesitate to see what the frosting felt like.

Emily thorougly enjoyed her cake!

She even licked the plate!

At the end of the day, when Emily was exhausted, she was happy to snuggle with Great-Grandma.