Emma's Party!

Emma had a wonderful time at her little birthday party last weekend. The party was very small but it didn't matter one little bit to Emma. Grandma, Grandpa and Aunt Eileen came to help us celebrate the big day and Emma was thrilled. Homemade pizzas had been requested by the birthday girl - pepperoni pizza to be exact - so of course that is what Mamma made for lunch. (There was also a shrimp and veggie pizza and a cheeseless pizza for Grandpa) Later, for dessert there was a Hello Kitty birthday cake and yummy chocolate covered pretzel sticks that Emma had helped me make earlier in the week. The only other request Emma made was that she wanted a pinata. (I think this is becoming a tradition at our birthday celebrations) This year's pinata was a butterfly and it was filled with the obligatory candy that only Henry really wanted. Emma just liked to pull the ribbons and get showered with candy, she didn't really want to eat any of it...go figure! After the pinata was emptied and a little playing was done, it was time for gifts. Some favorites were a gumball machine (Emma is obsessed with gum!), princess books, a family for her doll house and a tiara-making kit. There was one gift that was too big to wrap so I simply covered it with a blanket. Emma had been eyeing the blanket all day but assured me that she hadn't peeked. She was so excited to see what was under there. When she finallly pulled the blanket off and found the beautiful baby doll carriage Mormor and Morfar had sent, she burst into tears! Apparently, Emma had been sure it would be the "big girl bicycle" she has been asking for the last couple of months. She was so disappointed! (Sorry Mormor and Morfar - she loves the baby carriage now) Luckily there was also a card from Mamma and Daddy explaining that Emma would have to come with us to pick out just the right bike.

By this time, Emma was unfortunately not feeling well. We ended up having to take her to the emergency room at Children's Hospital. Luckily her counts were so good that we didn't have to stay over night.

What a roller coaster day! All in all, I would have to say it was a good one. Emma had such a good time at her party!