Emma's pool party

So when planning Emma's party, we thought, August...too hot for the park, don't want it to be at home (not enough room), so the pool sounded great! And it was, just cooler than we expected.

We started off the morning early, so we made our cupcakes. Emma got to help with everything...even icing the cupcakes. She was a good helper. 

We had a blast at the pool with her friends and their families, even if some of us were a little chilly. (Our high was like 89...cool for August.) Emma is doing great at the pool. She just hangs on to her noodle and swims around by herself, a big improvement. She is definitely getting more independent. After an hour of swimming we did cake and presents. Emma didn't know what to do with herself when we sang to her. :) but it was a fun party, and we loved being surrounded by friends to help celebrate.

Eating her cupcake...icing first.

Had to get a picture of Josiah enjoying his cupcake!

Opening presents

I almost forgot about the birthday hats!

Landon, Emma, Ashlynn, Hannah, Owen. 

(Carter and Josiah had to leave early.)

And Raelynn, of course. (With her mom, Michelle.)

Carrying presents to the car.

She was too busy playing with presents to eat her dinner.