Emily Turns 13

Yesterday Emily turned 13.  She is officially a teenager and my boys have been giving her a hard time about it ever since she woke up.  It is hard to believe it has been thirteen years since I had my first child.  Emily has been such a joy to have in our family.  She got the traditional breakfast in bed and presents when she woke up.  Because it was Sunday we had to get ready for church.  She got a new outfit to wear to church and she also got to wear makeup for her first time.  She was very excited.  Here is a picture of her all ready to go to church.

After church Annabell had us over for dinner and she got a cake for Emily since we had just gotten home from vacation the night before.  We went out to eat for her birthday dinner tonight.  Emily chose Texas Roadhouse.  I know she would have preferred going to The Olive Garden, but she knew the boys wouldn't like it.  Emily is so considerate that way.  We all love her so much!  I hope she will stay as sweet as she is right now as she continues on through her "teenage" years!!