on 7 years ago today

okay, i'm posting this a day late so i guess the title should be "on 7 years ago yesterday."

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when i was pregnant with emma, we were pretty sure that we were going to have a boy.  but what a little surprise she was!

and today we celebrated her 7th birthday.  7 years of watching this little baby bundle turn into a beautiful, little girl.

the celebration was simple.

there were presents...

a birthday dinner...

and birthday cake (which was custom made just for her).  

 daddy was even able to join in the happy birthday singing thanks to technology.

thank you to everyone who wished her a happy birthday.  she liked getting the phone calls, and reading the facebook comments.  i know it made her feel special and loved.

to a lovely, little lady who is truly enjoying life to the fullest, no matter where she is: happy birthday my emma!