Un-Storknesting Day 4

Today we were back at home so we weren't really storknesting so Stephen decided we should call it un-storknesting. Today was Emerson's BBQ Birthday Party. We did a lot of baking and made some food in the morning. We also decorated. Then when everyone started arriving we started cooking the hamburgers and hotdogs. It was a beautiful day so we spent most of it outside playing with various balls, eating and socializing. After most people had gotten their fill we started getting all the desserts ready. We had Emerson's cake and cupcakes, a lemon cheesecake and a couple different yummy cookies. Everyone sang happy birthday to Emerson and then with some encouragement Emerson blew out his candle all on his own.

After eating some sweets Emerson opened his birthday presents. He got a bunch of books, a couple fun games, and an England soccer outfit.

We forgot to wrap Emerson's present but we gave it to him anways. He was very excited about his motorized four wheeler. He got right on it and Stephen showed him what to do. I wish we would have thought to video record it because Emerson kept pushing the button and then letting go so he kept jerking forward and then stopping. He really seemed to enjoy it and is already starting to get the hang of what to do. We just need to work on steering.

After the presents people started leaving. Those that stayed got involved in a little building project in the backyard. Stephen and the other men decided to make a swing for our willow tree using some rope and a childs saftey seat. They tested it out on the teenagers and when it didn't brake let some of the kids have a go. As you can see everyone especially Emerson enjoyed themselves.

After all the swing fun more people started to leave and we just sat around in the back yard until everyone went home. It was a gorgeous day and we all had a great time. Especially Emerson who as usual was spoiled.