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| Eleanor is taking a ballet/tap class at the YMCA this year and I think she is the cutest ballerina! |
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| Her good friend, Campbell, is also in the class |
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| Get a nice stretch, Eleanor |
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| Looks like 1st position |
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| Emerson wanted to dance too! |
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| She's a bird! |
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| The skirt helps her twirl and spin |
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| A great big sister and friend who love Emerson |
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| A celebratory dinner at Cici's pizza after class- these three love their cartoons! |
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| It's his birthday party so he can sit on the table if he wants to- Grandma Teresa will make sure he doesn't fall off |
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| A little muffin snack prior to another birthday cupcake |
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| 2-month-old cousin Ryder made it for the party!! |
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| The cute girls have their own table- cousin Memphis & neighbor Campbell with Eleanor |
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| It looks like they are all ready for the cupcakes! |
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| Checking out the flame... |
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| and scared to tears of it! |
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| Emerson was easily consoled by the cupcake |
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| Neighbor Maggie loved the cupcake too |
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| Ryder wishes he could have some! |
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| Apparently, all the kids make too much noise for Emerson |
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| I can see that they are related- love our boys! |
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| Emerson had to be protective of his gifts by climbing on top of them |
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| "It's his party and he can cry if he wants to" |
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| Thanks Aunt Heidi, Uncle Andre, cousins Memphis & Ryder for making it to celebrate Emerson's special day! It will be Ryder's turn in no time! |
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| Our great friends, Laura & Rich, also Emerson's godfather, made the longer trip with their son, Owen, and we were so happy to have them! |
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| Once Owen woke up, he got to enjoy the party! He is a sweet little boy and we look forward to a great friendship for Emerson! |
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| The birthday boy got a solo picture with Mommy & Daddy (because big sister, Eleanor didn't feel like taking a picture) |
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| Thanks Grandma Teresa & Grand Daddy Pope for making the party as well! We wish we could see you more often- Grandma Teresa wants to teach the kids so much! |
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| After the busy morning playdate, Emerson had no problem going down for nap- somedays I really just enjoy holding him a little longer before I put him in his crib. |
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| Then, he was up and happy to pull himself up on the chair. No walking yet, but gets around quickly by crawling. |
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| We decided to take the Birthday boy to IHOP for his birthday dinner/breakfast, plus kids eat free! |
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| Before we went there, a quick stop to pick up Nakia at his office caught Eleanor and Emerson in a sweet sibling moment |
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| That looks says, "Don't worry, Mommy. I will finish all this and more- keep it coming!" |
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| The birthday boy get a happy surprise- ice cream sundae! |
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| I think he loves the whip cream the most! We are so blessed with our sweet little boy. |
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| On a gorgeous September day, Eleanor & Emerson have lots of fun in the sand & water table |
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| Emerson had too much fun and started eating the sand |
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| Mommy telling him "No" makes him smile & laugh |
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| Another wonderful weather day meant bubbles for our two bubbly kids (I think Emerson tried to eat those also) |
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| Even playing on the kitchen floor is fun and cute with these two! (Sorry for the sideways picture) |
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| It was finally Emerson's time to turn 1! I borrowed the decorations from Carter's mom and personalized them with pictures of our sweet boy |
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| Our big 1 year old in his personalized lion shirt- Roar! |
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| A whole plate of Emerson's handsome face- they were delicious! |
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| Sawyer came to celebrate the big day |
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| Charlie was happy to be there for his best buddy too |
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| Carter wanted to play ball |
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| Standing & walking Kiersten enjoyed being the only girl there |
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| Emerson & Charlie communicating & sharing their toys |
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| Smiling Liam will be the last one to turn 1 in the group |
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| What a mess a few little people can make! |
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| Emerson was not crazy about wearing the hat |
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| But he sure did get excited about his cupcake! |
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| "Are you all singing to me?" |
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| "Mommy, I am not sure about the fire though" |
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| "Yummy, let's see how this tastes?!" |
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| It's amazing what Moms shaking maracas can get the kids to do- they are all looking, except for Emerson trying to escape |
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| I think he is claiming this toy- apparently climbing on the box is more fun than the toy itself |
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| A beautiful book called The Tickle Tree- thanks, Liam! |
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| Thanks everyone for celebrating my special day with me! |
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| I had a blast with the mirrored card! |
