Happy Birthday Emma!

Emma turned eight on Friday! Emma and her best friend Emma P. share the same birthday. These two sweet little girls decided instead of having a birthday party where their guests bring gifts, they would instead have everyone bring pajamas and books to be donated to the Pajama Program. All the little girls came dressed in pajamas and we had pancakes for dinner, painted nails, heard a story about the Pajama Program and then decorated the birthday cakes. It was such a fun night and I am SO proud of Emma and Emma.

Once we were home from the party Emma opened her presents from us.

She has been waiting for her own set of scriptures for two years!

It is difficult to describe what a special spirit Emma is. Her idea for her birthday party is the perfect sampling of who she is. She is the peacemaker in our home. She is a spiritual person who was born with a testimony of our Savior and who strives to do what He would want her to do. She seeks out those who are lonely or sad, she is thoughtful, eager to please and her positive attitude is an example to her family. Emma is also full of spunk. She is silly, funny, and really likes to have a good time. Things seem to come really easily to Emma whether it is church and school, or sports related. On the few occasions when she has had to try at something, she tries and she tries until she gets it right--she is patient.

Emma we love you so much. We are so blessed to be your parents and blessed to have you as a part of the Kraupp Seven. Happy Birthday Lou!