Emmerson turns 4!

This sweet girl turned 4 while we were in Florida.  Anyone that knows her knows it was a big celebration!  She is really turning into a big girl.  We can't believe how she is growing up so fast.  She still loves to be outside, to ride her bike, to read books, any kind of crafts, loves school, playing with her friends, and playing with her baby dolls.  She is the BEST big sister.  She is so sweet to Claire.  Always very helpful and willing to let Claire do whatever she wants.  She is very excited to be a big sister again and never misses a chance to talk about it.  Emmerson is always busy.  The minute she wakes up she has a plan for what she wants to do and usually gets started on it.  She wants to learn to write words so bad.  She can spell our family names and a handful of other words and is able to sound out most words so I am sure it won't be long.  She is still a great sleeper and good eater.  She rarely naps anymore but does have rest time in her room every day.  

On her "real" birthday she told us that she, "Wanted to play outside all day.  Even have lunch in the pool and dinner outside."  Her only other requests were ice cream and to sleep on the beach all night.  Minus the sleeping outside we were able to do just what she wanted.  

The day started with donuts on the balcony.

Then opening a few gifts. 

Then we headed right to the beach for a morning walk.  We were outside before 9:00 with a very happy girl.  

Looking for some birthday shells. 

Hanging with her best buddy!

She loved writing in the sand.  She wrote everyone in our families names and wanted us to stand by them for a picture.  

We spent our morning on the beach.

We made it to the pool in time for lunch IN the pool.  

Aunt Nancy and Aunt Candi came to the pool to celebrate with us too.  They even brought some new books to read. 

Still outside.  Dinner pool side.  As you can see 9 hours outside will wear a girl out!

We left from the pool to go get ice cream.  

And headed inside with two happy but tired girls after over 10 hours straight outside.  I would say it was a great day!