Shocker that we couldn't get the other 3 to join us for a pic...but this sure is sweet!!!
My mom took these pics with her camera and I love this one where you can see the amazement in her eyes as we sing "Happy Birthday" and she stares at the candle! Whoops...the wind blew the candle out!
She loved the cupcake! It was so cute because she wanted me to feed it to her so that her hands didn't get messy.
She kept burying her face in it. It was hilarious.
The kids love the pool. Emery lays back and just floats.
Look at her new bathing suit that Noonie and Papa got her for her birthday! Yummy!
Emery is the sweetest, happiest, easiest baby we have ever had! She is a hoot and is babbling non-stop with facial expressions and tone changes and all. It's a riot because she really is saying something to us...we just have no clue. And she could care less that we have no clue, she's just as happy as could be to chat it up with us. She loves most any food we put in front of her, except oatmeal. She is a pincher, so you've gotta watch out or she'll get a hold of the fat under your arm and just pinch ya HARD. She smiles non-stop, she's a great sleeper, can occassionally fake a tantrum by throwing herself on the floor and shaking her whole body. But she only does that when one of the bigs takes her toy. She is more than our dream...she's a miracle for so many.
We got to see her birthfather on her birthday and it was bliss. We met her paternal grandmother for the first time. I got some incredible pics...they make me teary everytime I see them. Her birthdad was so proud to show her off. I was on cloud 9. We gave him the dog tag necklace for Father's Day that said "Forever in My Heart" and another small tag with "Faith". He was so touched. I pray we can always stay close with him...he is amazing and has such a deep love for this pumpkin. How blessed we all are to have him in our family forever.
Emery Faith...just like with your big brothers and sister...I can't stop praising God for choosing us to be your parents. I pray that you always feel loved by all 4 of your parents and the enormous family you have. You are a miracle and we are reminded of that everytime we see that great big grin and are covered in your slobbery kisses. It's unreal to think that God loves us this much to give you to us. We don't deserve you and we'll spend our lives thanking Him for such a blessing as you. Happy birthday BabyCakes!
My mom and grandma brought my dad's truck to get all our stuff for storage. How amazing are they? The kids had a blast in the bed of the truck. My uncle came up from Texas and brought his truck and trailer and loaded the rest of our stuff for storage. We have amazing family!!! After they left our house in the blazing heat, they headed to Tulsa to unload it all for us! No lie...at four o'clock in the afternoon. They love us that much!!!
Look close and you can see Sadie's tears. She was crying because she didn't get to hold Emery. Please excuse the hair...we didn't do hair this day. I know tisk tisk.
I went in to check on the girls...this is what I found... Emery has two top teeth that completely change her appearance. It's so stinking cute! And her personality is changing so much right now. She is a jabber box and is super silly. One more nut for our traveling circus!
It's crazy to think this is us only 5 years ago. Sometimes it seems like forever, and then many times I think that had to be just yesterday. 
This is right before the parents leave! 
Emery was so excited in this picture. That's my 90 year old grandma Grandy that was a HUGE help during camp. How could you not have fun with these 3?
And this is what I did during camp....two of my dear friends live in Dallas. We went to nursing school together and were roomies. My precious MIL kept Emery while Blake worked and studied so that I could have some girl time!!!