More birthday celebrations!

Emerson has wanted her ears pierced for several years.  Every year starting at about 5 years old, she'd ask to get her ears pierced and we said not yet.  Until this year, when she turned 8.  We went to Newcomer Jewelers in Nappanee and the ladies there were so kind.  We had a wonderful experience and Em didn't even cry.  She picked out some small circle earrings that reflect all colors of light.

 For the rest of her birthday presents, she got a Fairy Garden and Pearler Beads.  She's had fun doing both crafty activities.  She wanted to go to Steak 'N Shake for her birthday supper.

 We had family over to celebrate this weekend (Kristina and Brooklyn were there too!).

butterfly earrings chosen by Papa H

Caleb enjoyed helping with the presents and bows.

She LOVED all the Lego Friends sets she got!

She wanted an ice cream cake from DQ.

She's spent HOURS putting these sets together.

 We always take a picture of the kids by their trees each year too.  It's fun to look back and see how much they've grown.

We love our newest 8 year old!