Tuesday, February 17, 2009

10 Years and counting...

Enjoying their cupcakes..


Preparing to blow out the candles


Riley lost his first tooth during the party


Emilee's American Girl Doll....Bella


Haydn's favorite thing to do , eat junk!


Anne of Green Gables...the movie


Dig in!


Emilee had her birthday on the 3rd. I can't believe she is 10 yrs old already.  She didn't ask for much, just another American Girl doll. I wanted to give her a few other things that I enjoyed around her age....Anne of Green Gables, the book and movie, and Pride and Prejudice, the young adult version. Emilee loves to read and I intend to give her all of my favorite books.  It's one thing I really want to encourage and thankfully, she already loves to read! Emilee has really been a great kid and a good example to her parents. And I'm sure I can count on her to make good decisions and most importantly enjoy life....that's one thing she's never had a problem with. You come to a point while your children are growing up, that you do a lot of reminiscing and looking back with fondness on your days as a child. You notice the ways they try to become independent or try to find out where they shine....and you remember everything you went through and hope that in some small way, you can make the trip a little easier for them.  Last but not least, I have a wonderful husband who never fails to remind me that I could be a grandma in another 10 yrs. (I prefer not to focus on that part).   But I am very grateful for Emilee and all she contributes to our family. Happy Birthday Emilee!!!

8 comments:

JW (just wondering) said...

Amy,

I remember when you were ten. Your daughter is a lot like you were. Remember the place on Rocky Terrace? You do have wonderful children and a great family. Thanks for sharing.

Sharee said...

OH! I can't believe she's 10 either! Happy Late Birthday Emilee!

Melissa said...

Wow 10 already! Happy Birthday Emilee. Maybe you need to remind Delon that if you are a grandma in 10 years he will be the grandpa!!!

Lacey said...

Happy birthday Emilee! I can't believe she is 10! Wow time really flys. That is funny that Delon says that...remind him that means he will be grandpa too. =)

Syndee said...

Crazy! I never believed people when they told me how fast your kids grow up. Well I do believe it know. Those years fly by don't they.

Becky said...

Happy Birthday Emily! You are a good kid- and remember so well when you were just 3...! Time sure flies.

Heather Coon said...

Hey Amy...cute pic's, I love reading and seeing new pictures of your family. Your kids are seriously sooo cute..I love Riley. What a cute boy. We might have to set Holly up with one of your handsome fellas in the future! Oh and the body cream is hilarious, I'm sure Delon just loves it when you rub it on! and thanks for the movie review...Aaron and I needed a good recommend for this weekend. Oh and cute fam. picture too, you're all so photogenic!

Hillesheim Family said...

Emilee is a sweet heart and we love her so much. she is a lot like her mommy. We are so glad to have you as our granddaughter. Happy birthday. Love you- xoxoxoxo