Emmett's Birthday Party!

On Saturday, we had Emmett's birthday party. Sadly, not everyone could be there, but we did have Grandma and Grandpa and Cody, Kelsea, Maddison, and Molly there to celebrate with us. Matt, Megan, Ava, and Will were driving home from Oregon that day.
I thought, given his personality, a monster theme was perfectly fitting. I love him, I do, but if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck.... well, you get it.

After dinner, Emmett quickly picked up on how to unwrap presents, and like most babies, he was really excited about the boxes.

 Grandma and Grandpa got him the cutest little car to ride in, with a handle up high for mom or dad to push. He loved it and got several rides from his brothers and cousins before the night was over.

They also got him an adorable little shirt and tie set for church, jammies (because grandma literally cannot NOT get jammies), and a book. Kelsea found him a cute little zoo toy that makes all kinds of wonderful noises. It's loud and obnoxious and has no off switch so of course he loves it. (I'm already researching what to get Maddi for her birthday as revenge.) Jason and I got him a dinosaur that has a place in his belly and his back that pops little balls around and either out one side or out his mouth. It's noisy but HAS AN OFF SWITCH! Jake and Coop got him a car that has different spots you can touch it to make it rev, honk, start, or go across the floor. Aunt Megan has a swing for the swing set on it's way.
We were able to break the kids away from all the new toys with mention of cupcakes, so we moved them all to the kitchen to sing to the birthday boy. This was my favorite part of the whole night. Emmett is a fan of being the center of attention and started singing along as we all sang to him. So. Stinking. Cute.

 I helped him blow out his candle and he quickly got to work on his cake, not disappointing on the smash part of that fun tradition.