Emily's 12th Birthday

On January 26th, Emily celebrated her 12th birthday. Has it really be 12 years since we welcomed her into our home? I could not have imagined the tremendous blessing she would be to me all those years ago. Emily is excellent in the kitchen. She loves to read and has a passion for serving others. It was a quiet celebration at home this year, but we hope Emily knows how very special she is to us and how much we love her! Happy Birthday, Emily!

A "Sisters" picture frame from her sisters.

A beautiful heart shaped necklace from her brothers.

Hannah wanted to help open gifts.
Hannah enjoyed 'wrapping' presents (things she found around the house)
for days and letting Sam open them.

Make a wish!

A new jewelry box as she had outgrown the little girl one we gave her years ago.

Mom decorated the cake. Not very spectacular,
but Mom is not the cake decorator of the family! LOL