Emma is Eight!

WARNING: THIS POST HAS AN OVERLOAD OF PICTURES. READ AT OWN RISK.

We let the kids have friend parties every other year. This year, Emma wanted to go to Classic Skating, but a few weeks before her birthday, she broke her hand, and was instructed to stay away from any physical activity for 6 weeks. That seriously limited our party choices.

We ended up at a really great place called "Young Chef's Academy". She still had to use only one hand, but it was a fun activity for all her friends, and something she could still participate in.

Getting ready for the party...

First they got instruction in how to make pizza...

Then it was time to start the cookin'...

 

Then things got a little messy...

Present Time!

And the cake...

On her actual birthday, she opened up presents from our families...

                            

                            

And apparently, she got everything she wanted and was super excited.

                                                                                                             

I just love this kid. She is so helpful and such a good friend to her brother and sister. At this party I could see how well-liked she is among her friends, and I can see why...she's so nice to everyone. She is an amazing girl who is growing up to be an amazing young woman!