DSC09757.JPG

Yesterday we celebrated Emmy’s birthday! Cindy and Tom hosted a big family dinner in honor of their little peanut.

DSC09762.JPG

It’s hard to believe she is already one!

DSC09758.JPG

I made a bright pink flower cake that was double layer and filled with sweet buttercream frosting.

DSC09760.JPG  

Anna dressed to match the party colors!

DSC09764.JPG

When it was time to eat, we had a kids table and a grown-ups table. It’s crazy that this little bunch can eat on their own. Alexander is the oldest (5) then Reagan (4) then Addie (3) then Anna (2) then Emmy (1) and then Avery (0 – 4months).

DSC09776.JPG

Lots of serious discussion going on here:

DSC09780.JPG

The feast was Italian – with a big green salad, a huge bowl of Rigatoni “D” (copycat recipe from Maggiano’s), caprese salad stacks and fresh garlic bread.

DSC09783.JPG

Before we knew it, it was time for cake!

DSC09785.JPG

Emerson loved having everyone sing to her.

DSC09787.JPG

And this group couldn’t wait until cake was served.    

DSC09818.JPG

Luckily, Emmy had Anna to demonstrate how to eat cake and savor each bite.

DSC09792.JPG

And she followed right along.

DSC09801.JPG

Loving every moment of it!

DSC09812.JPG

Happy Birthday Emmy!!