It was a HOOT!

We celebrated Embrie's birthday a little early, so Grandpa would be able to join us while he was home from working on the train in Durango.  We picked what we had hoped to be a sunny Friday for the festivities, but got coll temperatures and a little rain instead.  Though it was cool the weather wasn't too bad and it sprinkled just enough to make me work.  In the end, Embrie was blessed to be surrounded by friends and family that love her!  We say it time and time again, but as a family we are really blessed by being surrounded by wonderful family and friends that a huge part of our lives.  We had a really great time celebrating Embrie, as you can see:

It was an owlly good time!

The spread...

One of Embrie's favorite pass times - the swing with Grandpa!

Some of the pool rat, party goers! (Ava, Megan and Hyat)

Mama cuddling with a sweet boy when the rain came!

Grandma snuggling Embrie while we get ready for CAKE!

Unfortunately, we let it get a little late (after Embrie's bedtime late)
and initially she was not excited about sitting down to blow out candles.

Make a wish and BLOW!

Maybe cake isn't too bad!

Delicately approaching her cupcake... really just the frosting!

No diving in for this sweet little girl = no messy birthday cake photos!

Present time! And brother is there to help!

Sweet (spoiled) little girl. 

Opening a wonderful doll from our friend Patti!

The Bubble Machine is a big hit!

There is Embrie's wonderful and handsome papa!

Getting the bubble machine ready for action.

Working on those bubbles!

Karley and Hazen!

Sweet brother!

Waylon and Austin

Grandpa snuggling the birthday girl!

Aunt Summer being a goof!

Hazen and Lu (Karley's mom was in town and we loved having her join us)!

Two bubble machines means sharing one with Hyat!

LOVES the bubbles!

Sweet Birthday Girl!

Embrie Jean, we love you and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!