Emma's golden 11 birthday...

It was Emma's golden birthday....

Turning 11 on the 11th!

We had big plans!

Golden ticket invitations, golden decorations and golden treats!!

Yeah.......that didn't quite happen!

Life happens as many as you know!

I was lucky to remember to send the evites and reserve a spot at the roller rink!

Good thing Emma is low maintenance!!

I am very blessed to have her!

She just wanted to celebrate with her friends, roller skate and have store bought cupcakes to enjoy!

Keeping it real!

That's what birthdays are all about!

A huge smile as her friends sang to her!

Enjoying each other friendship....

Being crazy with your friends, laughing along the roller rink....

and making sure their is plenty of treats to enjoy by all!

She loves her friends and her friends are amazing!

11 reasons why we love Emma:

1. So friendly to everyone! She may be shy at first, but she will warm up to you!

2.So helpful to her family, school and friends!

3.  Loves school and loves to learn!

4.  She loves sports and LOVES playing volleyball!

(she made her first overhand serve at a game, actually made six in a row!!)

5.  She still loves playing with her dolls, Lego friends and stuff animals!

6.  She loves to write and loves writing stories with her friends!

7.  She loves going to church and learning about Jesus.

8.  She is brave! She loves roller coasters, zip lining and anything that involves being fast!!

9.  She has a good heart.

10.  She loves her brothers, even if they sometimes annoy her!

11.  She loves our family and loves doing things with us!

Happy Birthday Emma!

We love you!