Birthday Fun...Take 2

Two weeks after Cole's birthday, Emily's birthday fun started. While we were in Salt Lake for Mother's Day, we celebrated with Emily's cake, even though it was a few days before her actual birthday.
Then, on her actual birthday, she got to open her presents. She was definitely into opening them as fast as possible this year. She couldn't wait to see what else she got!
This included opening her presents from the Flying Grandparents on the webcam!
Her 5-year-old doll. Just what she always wanted!!
Once she got them all open, she couldn't quite decide what to play with first. So she put on her Twinkletoe shoes, opened her new book, and played with her Tangled doll all at the same time.
Then she got out her castle to start assembling,
And finally, she started in on her new set of workbooks.
Needless to say, she was in heaven with all of her favorite things!
Since once again we had a soccer game, volleyball games, pack night, and multiple conflicts, Emily's party had to wait until a few days after her birthday. After much debate back and forth, she finally settled on going to Chuck E. Cheese. So we invited a few of her closest friends, including her cousin Kira and we headed off to party hard! (She and Addy about came to blows as they were trying to decide whose party Kira got to go to. It was only when I intervened and explained that Kira could go to both of their parties that they calmed down. It was pretty amusing!)
The party group.
How can you go wrong with Chuck E. Cheese?
There is food,
Games,
And rides,
Including the ever popular clock ride.
By the time you throw in presents,
and cupcakes (that Emily and Addy helped me decorate all by themselves!),
It adds up to a very Happy Birthday!!
And did I mention that cousin Morgan also came along to help out. She was awesome to have.
Even if she didn't want her picture taken!
Happy 5th Birthday Emily! Don't grow up so fast!!