Happy Birthday Emma!

We had an awesome time celebrating Emma's 7th birthday on Sunday. It was a full day to say the least. Emma didn't know until Sat. that we were taking her to see Cinderella performed by the Charleston Ballet Theatre. I invited 2 of her friends to go with us. They knew about it and were really good at keeping the surprise from Emma, even as she went home with Merritt after school on Friday and played with Claire during the week. She was very excited. I was so glad the ballet performance was on her birthday and that she was was able to dress up and feel like a princess on her special day. Another major surprise was that BB and Gigi drove to Charleston to be with her on her birthday. She didn't know they were coming until they pulled up in the driveway!

3 beautiful princesses! Merritt, Emma and Claire

Emma and Merritt

We were not allowed to take pictures during the performance so most of my pictures are of the girls between acts.

Emma's friend Gracyn - they met at summer camp last year. She was sitting in the same row!

My little Princess

After the ballet there was a meet and greet with Cinderella and her cat. She wished Emma a very Happy Birthday. She was thrilled.

After the ballet, we took the girls to dinner. Another surprise, Daddy and Timothy came by to join us. They were on their way back from the aquarium. It was a fun time!

Enjoying a yummy chocolate pie with M&M's on it. I cut it up so it could be shared. It was very rich and sweet.

The ride home was very spirited and LOUD! I think the sugar kicked in! There was lots of singing and laughter in the back of the car. My 1st thought was "earplugs please!" but on 2nd thought, it was perfect, exactly the way it should be. LOUD, FUN and SPECIAL! Thank you BB and Gigi for being with us and for the wonderful gift of the arts!

Happy Birthday Emma Rose, you are our sweet Princess.

Here are some special notes for a special girl on her birthday:

Dearest Emma Rose

You are very special to me.

#1-you are my first Great grand

#2-I was there when you were born

#3-you are my only Great granddaughter

I love you very much.

GiGi

To my Girl

From the very first moment I held you,I knew you were going to be a special little girl. You stole my heart and you will have it forever.

I love your sweetness,how curious you are about so many different things and your fun personality.. I love how you get excited when we have Girls Weekend - or when we just go shopping - I hope you will remember the fun times we've had-and know that more will come.

I can not believe how you have grown into such a young lady and everytime I tell people you are 7-it shocks me!

I am so proud of you and love you so much-You have made being your BB very special.

I Love you more

BB

We remember so well March 22, 2002 when we rushed to Charleston to see you. We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments.
You are very special. We love you and wish you a Happy Birthday. May each day of the year be good for you and may you always do your best.
Much Love, Grandpa and Grandma

Dear Emma Rose,

Happy Birthday to my sweet GREAT-NIECE! I can't believe how you have grown! Uncle Larry and I remember when we first saw you the day after you were born. We were so excited to meet you and gave you lots of hugs and kisses! You are still as sweet and loving as you were then. I'm glad you had a wonderful time with your friends at the ballet. What a special treat for a sweet 7 year old!

We miss you and look forward to seeing you soon. I'm sure you have grown now that you have turned 7. Let's see if you are almost as tall as me!

Lots of love,

Aunt Robyn

Emma Rose you are so sweet,

Your love for life is such a treat!

You beam with confidence, this we adore,

Time spent with you is never a bore!

On this special day we celebrate you,

And what a gift you are, yes it’s true!

The Wiggins Family

Emma,

You've grown into a little young lady. I follow your life through your Mommie, Aunt Lisa and BB.

I know you don't really know me, but I know you. You are a beautiful little girl with amazing eyes and hair.

I even understand that you are nice to your little brother most of the time.

Ask BB, she'll tell you a few tales about us growing up together in Beaufort.

Hugs and kisses from me.

Maybe one day soon I'll be able to see you and give you a real live hug.

Love you,

Aunt Marilyn

Emma,

I didn't wish you the most important thing of all......

HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMMA.

SEVEN YEARS OLD, WOW....

Ask BB to give you hugs for me.

Aunt Marilyn

Happy Birthday!! Layla, Isabella and Drew miss you. Hope your day is wonderful. I can't believe you are already 7. We hope to see you next time you visit your grandmother.

Take Care

Love

Jacqueline, Fadi, Layla, Isabella, and Drew

HAPPY 7TH BIRTHDAY TO SWEET EMMA ROSE.

IT'S SO HARD TO BELIEVE THAT MY PRECIOUS FLOWER LOVIN',

BUG LOVIN' (UNTIL THEY COME NEAR HER) GREAT NIECE IS 7.

I HOPE YOU HAVE A VERY SPECIAL DAY EMMA ROSE AND

MANY, MANY MORE.

COME GET SOME STICKERS AT AUNT JANET'S STORE SOON!

I CAN SEE YOUR SWEET SMILING FACE RIGHT NOW AND I LOVE

YOU.

AUNT JANET