splash bash

Emma Jane celebrated turning two with her favorite pastime....splashing! Every morning I ask her, "What do you want to do today?" and she almost always shouts, "Go splash!" So we decided a party at Saluda Shoals Splash Playground would be perfect for our little waterbug. She loved it! We rented the picnic pavilion close to the splash pad and added a few fun decorations and games, including a fishing game and bucket of bubbles. All of Emma Jane's guests were adorable in their swimsuits and it was fun to watch them gleefully playing in the water. Paul had to drag Emma Jane away from the splash pad for the birthday festivities. After a quick lunch, (Paul's yummy chicken salad and homemade pimento cheese sandwiches were a hit!) the kids devoured Emma Jane's birthday cupcakes. I think everyone had a great time and I know our birthday girl truly felt special.

parties galore

Emma Jane was lucky to have several birthday parties held in her honor while visiting Panama City. At Grandma Di and Grandpa Ron's house, Emma Jane shared a birthday celebration with her Great-Granddaddy Walker who turned 92. It was pretty special to see a 2-year-old and a 92-year-old blow out birthday cake candles together! The Brown family was also there to party with us.

Grandma Jane and Grandpa Bill also had a birthday party for Emma Jane. She enjoyed Grandma Jane's homemade chocolate cake and, of course, opened presents galore! Aunt Janet and Logan were there to celebrate with us, too.

Last, but not least, Aunt Scott gave Emma Jane a little surprise party, too! Cranston and Barrett were there to help us sing happy birthday to our 2-year-old. She had another yummy homemade cake with icecream and, once again, more presents to open!

Emma Jane is so fortunate to have so many special people in her life who love her so much!

Of course, mommy and daddy also had to have a special party for our girl back in South Carolina on her actual birthday, July 14. She was very excited to get a cozy new beanbag. All of these parties led up to the "planned" party where Emma Jane celebrated with all of her little friends. Stay tuned for pictures from Emma Jane's Splash Bash!