Emma's Birthday Party

Emma had a fun 9th birthday party Friday night. It started out with family and friends coming to our house for cake and presents. Then her friends (five girls including Emma) stayed for a sleepover.

Granny and Granddaddy.

Cousins Hunter and Philip

Meme and Big Granny

Her favorite gift -- Saige, the American Girl doll of the year -- from me and Tim

Anna Kate and Emma showing the girls how to do the Cup Song

Craft time!

Painting a ceramic bobble head

Showing off their melty bead project

Now Emma has two American Girl dolls.

Meme and Daddy Bill gave Emma a "craft wall."