P is for Party

Wow, can you believe that Emma is one?! It's really hard to believe that her first year is over...

To celebrate this milestone, we invited over some friends for a birthday brunch. It was so much fun! It was amazing to watch Emma with everyone - she was so happy. We, of course, were a bit nervous, wondering if Emma would fold or flower with all of the attention, but she was the hit of the party.

Daddy and daughter

A year in pictures

Who is this toddler?!

Happy Birthday to you!

I like cupcakes!

Strawberry cupcakes with sprinkles, please.

Happy Halls!

I couldn't help myself!

Happy Friday!

It has been a really busy July! We are celebrating four birthdays this month! Jo, Dug's oldest sister -- (July 7th), Dugald (July 24th), Kristen's Dad (July 30th), and our sweet Emma (July 31st)!!

Here are some fun photos from today!

Cawl me!

Hi!

Sweet girl...

I'm so funny!

Almost a Year!

We cannot believe that Emma's first birthday is in a few weeks! We have finally convinced her that sitting up is more interesting than laying around. Although she doesn't love it as much as rolling and scooting on her back, but it's progress.

The world is cool from up here!

Blowing kisses

What's in here?

One of our favorite games!

Stars and Stripes

This past weekend, Emma celebrated her first Fourth of July! We had a wonderful time celebrating with friends. We headed over to the Stones for our traditional festivities. With six adults and five children, it was a great adventure. We really wanted to stay for the fireworks, but decided that maybe next year might be better.

We stopped by the Barretts on our way home - they were having a family barbeque, and it was great to see them as well. We made it home to put Emma to bed and watched the fireworks on TV.

Red, white and blue!

The crew (L2R: Ellabee, John, Molly, Anne Bailey, Dugald, Kristen, Emma, Capp, Kevin, Laurie and Audrey)

The Hall Trio

Excited Emma!

Molly with Anne Bailey and Emma

Up in the Smokies

The last weekend in June, the Hall trio headed up to Gatlinburg, Tennessee with Mimi, Pop and Auntie Kate. It was nice to get away for a bit in the mountains. We actually didn't do that much, which was really nice. We did introduce Emma to the pool -- which she loved!

It was a bit chilly, but she loved the water!

Splish, splash!

Surf's up, dude.

Big girl!

Auntie Kate and Pop