Well, it is official Emily is now an 8 year old - no more car seat. Her statement of the day which she said to just about everyone was "Today's my birthday, I'm 8, no more car seat". Emily's day started as requested - a pancake breakfast with a candle in it and her presents by her plate. She also told us how she would come down the stairs and say "where is everyone?" and we were to jump up and say "surprise". Well, we fulfilled her request. For her gifts, Matt gave her the princess from the Princess & the Frog and we gave her a stuffed gecko. Emily's main gift is an American Doll that she gets to go to the store in NYC to buy. The doll's name is Emily, for real. Emily chose her outfit for the day - I'm sure you are not surprised that is was a dress. She wore a button that said Birthday girl. Emily took cupcakes to school for a little party in the afternoon. Of course, she needed to take extra cupcakes for the principal, her former preschool teacher, Mrs. Santos, the school secretary, Dawn, and a few other teachers. Emily is such a giver which is great character trait but it isn't so great on my wallet. Fortunately, Dave didn't have to work really late so we headed out around 7:15 for a late dinner at Red Lobster, Emily's request. She told the host it was her birthday then proceeded to tell the waitress it was her Birthday and she would need a cake at the end of her dinner....hilarious. Of course, so the waitress wouldn't forget she told her after she ordered her chicken tenders "don't forget the cake". We all shared a slice of cheesecake...and they did sing to her. It was a really nice day. It is hard to believe that the baby in the picture is the same little girl today. We love you Emily, Happy Birthday!
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