Happy birthday Emma

Today is Emma's 7th birthday. It's a day we should be spending with her but instead she is having her birthday in Heaven.  We know she is having the best birthday but it sure is hard not celebrating with her.  I can't help to think what we would be doing today- getting pedicures, going shopping, having a sleep over.  The list could go on.  We always try to keep positive for her everyday.  We know how much of a blessing she is and we are very lucky we got to spend 3 months and 1 week with her.  Our boys know who Emma is and Thad has been asking a lot of questions about her recently.  He wants to know why she is in Heaven and when she is coming back.  He also wants to go see her in Heaven and bring her home.  Every time Ollie sees a cross or an Angel statue he says "Emma" in the cutest little voice.  I have no doubt that they know who she is.  When Thad sees pictures of Adam and I with Emma he asks how did we get up to Heaven and take a picture with her.  He doesn't quit understand the concept of her being here first.  

Before surgery in Denver

Go chiefs! 

Precious Angel

Getting an echo

Daddy and Emma

Mommy and Emma on her first day of going to Church! 

Love her smiles

Emma loved stroller rides

Her famous care bear picture

The day before she passed away.  Just before her G-tube surgery

I always imagine what our life would be like if she was here with us.  I'm sure she would keep her brothers in line and they would love having an older sister to look up to.  

We took balloons to her and the boys each let one go.

Thad picked a cup cake balloon for her.

Her new Angel statue that holds peanuts for the squirrels.  

Right away one squirrel came down to get a little snack :)

We love you so much Emma, Happy Birthday!