Emma's 1st Birthday

Okay, before I feel like I can start posting new things, I have to catch you all up on some stuff, like Emma's first birthday.   The day was absolutely gorgeous, and you can't tell it from the pics (or maybe you can, given the bags under my eyes), but Kory and I had spent the last 48 hours or so in a tizzy trying to clean the house, cook the food, and just do all the things you want to do to make your daughter's first birthday party a great experience for her and everyone else.  I think it was a success!!

 Emma is checking out the crowd as we sing "Happy Birthday."  I'm sure she was thinking "what the....?"  

She was being so shy about digging in.   

 Obligatory cake on nose picture. 

I think she was getting some pointers from me or Kory in this picture.   

I'm one!! 

Emma was not impressed with the bouncehouse.  The other rugrats were, so it was totally worth it.  Really, if you ever need a babysitter for a party, just get a bouncehouse.  A babysitter might actually be cheaper, though, now that I think about it.