The hectic, yet looked forward to, tradition filled days of the Christmas season seemed to fill our calendar quite rapidly this year. Although we had many fun ideas and potential party plans for Miss Em's second birthday, this is what we decided on for this year:
A family retreat to Salt Lake City!
Complete with a visit to SLC LDS Temple Square Christmas Lights,
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| The great quality of pics you get from asking some random passerby to snap your photo with the temple and lights in the background... |
a walk around City Creek; window shopping and enjoying holiday decor and fountains,
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| The fountains were a hit! And the adorable candy penguin ornament was our favorite. |
out to eat, and swimming at our hotel,
a family movie night when we got home, and just lots and lots of attention and lovin' on our sweet Emelia. We can tell how much she loves family time when she smiles up at each of us and says, "Mommy, daddy, Emi!" Usually followed by hugs. I don't think she (or we) could have asked for a better birthday weekend celebration! Even if it was a couple of weeks early.
When we got home, we surprised her with her birthday gift all set up in her room. Dad made sure many of her 'friends' were there to greet her and join in on the surprise ;).
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| She's pretty in love with her rock-a-bye! |
Happy Birthday our Emelia Noelle. How we love you!
