Firetruck Birthday

As you might remember, Lyla's due date falls on Emerson's 2nd birthday.  So, we decided to have Emerson's birthday party two weeks before the due date.  This guy was super, duper excited.  He walked around singing "Happy Birthday, dear Emerson.  Happy Birthday to you!"  all morning.  And if you ask him how old he is (and he actually answers you), he says, "I be two!" and holds up two hands (not two fingers). 

We started Saturday off with breakfast as The Golden Kolache Bakery in Johnson.  If you have never tried this place, you must.  I know Fayetteville has a ton of great breakfast places, but you will be glad if you visit this one.  It's one of our faves. 

Later we headed to the fire station in downtown Fayetteville.  We got a wonderful tour and the firemen were so friendly and great with Emerson (who was completely serious the whole time, because he was so in awe). 

Then it was off to Firehouse Subs (see the theme?).

And we had a quick nap time before the party :)  All Emerson's biggest fans (family and a few friends) came to celebrate.  We started out with some present opening, which Emerson is an old pro at these days.  Let's just say Emerson is set for toys for a long, long while.

And then we had some hotdogs and some of this delicious firetruck cake that my mother-in-law made!  Aren't you impressed?  It had oreo wheels, licorice ladder and hoses, and gumdrop lights.  Emerson was a huge fan.  He didn't waste a crumb, except for everything that ended up on his face. 

I think Emerson enjoyed his birthday party and felt as loved as a little boy can.  I can't believe he's already (almost) two.  It seems like yesterday he was the one I was bringing home from the hospital!

I can't talk about it anymore or I'll cry.  Yes, I'm one of those moms who has to grieve every time her child has a birthday.  This boy has had my heart from day one.