Emma

Emma had a special birthday this year: she turned five the same day as Easter and General Conference. She also had her first birthday party with friends the Friday before. Since she is pretty obsessed with horses, we had a pony-themed birthday party. The girls got to wear pony "manes" (we ran out of yarn for the tails we planned to make) and made magic wands with plenty of flowers, ribbons, and glitter glue. They also played pin the tail on the donkey and all sorts of fun pony games outside. Even though it was cold and overcast, they had so much fun running around outside and it helped to channel their energy.

Cupcake time

Everyone gathered for pictures and presents

Elizabeth and Emma hunting for Easter eggs outside. It was cold! Emma absolutely loves to wear her "cowgirl" boots anytime. As you can see, she also gets pretty creative in her choices of outfits.

On her actual birthday, we held Easter dinner at our house with my family and served Emma's pony cake in between sessions of General Conference. It was one crazy day, although looking back, there were lots of great memories. We all had a wonderful day.

Emma with her stuffed pony from G&G W.

Her main present was a Madame Alexander doll. One of the first things she did with her was accessorize her hair and change her clothes.

Emma and Rachel enjoying their new strawberry and cupcake PJ's

Rachel and Emma getting ready for her party

Emma also had her first "real" haircut shortly before her birthday (not counting an emergency repair session when she was mischevious with scissors as a toddler!). It is so much easier to work with now.

Elizabeth and Emma decided to try on each other's clothes. It was so funny. Rachel was just thrilled to be dressed up.