We have a one year old!

Yesterday, Emma turned one! I am in shock. I am not quite sure where the time went. I'm also not sure what we did before Emma was in our lives. Yesterday was a lot of fun. We continued some old birthday traditions and started a few new ones. 

First, Robyn did an amazing job decorating and getting everything ready. She has skills I could only dream of. Our daughter is lucky to have such a loving and caring mom. 

My family has always done birthday waffles. Emma loved this tradition. I'm pretty sure she ate her waffle faster than I ate mine.

Finally, we let her open up presents and she was in heaven. Grandma and Grandpa spoiled her with a cool new blue car. She isn't sure how she will pay for her license and car insurance so she has only played with her car in the living room.  

Finally, we ended the day with cake. Our friend Elizabeth made two beautiful cakes. Emma loved her smash cake even though she was a little shy at first she finally got the concept that she could destroy the cake. 

It was an absolutely perfect day. I am so grateful that I get to be this little girls dad. She fills our lives with such joy and happiness. Watching her learn and grow is one of the coolest things I have ever done. This year has been a wild ride filled with so many fun adventures. I can't wait to see what this next year has in store for our family!