Emmett Joseph turned 2 yrs. old!

This little cutie patootie, handsome devil, whatever you want to call him, the list could go on and on, just turned 2 yrs old a few weeks ago. But since my life has been so crazy with Payten's health issues, I am just now finding the time to post about Emmett turning 2! Better late than never, right?! (The picture above is a picture of Emmett when he was still in the hospital. I believe he was 2 days old in it)

Here are a couple of pictures of when Emmett was four plus months, (sorry I really don't know how many months he was in either of these pictures, but they are so cute!)

Then here is he is at a year of age,

And now he just turned 2!!!!,

 

 

This boy has grown up to be one handsome little guy, but it has all happened so quickly, it makes my heart sad, for I want him to remain little forever. He is such a sweet, kind, love able kid, who is always happy and helping! I love him more than he will ever know. He may have been my oops baby, but boy was that the best oops ever! This kid is the best surprise that has ever happened to our family and I am so pleased to say he is mine!

 

For his Birthday, we had a small party with just my (Kim's) side of the family. Reason being, because my sister's birthday is two days before Emmett's and my brother's boys were going back for St. Lewis due to summer ending, so we did a combo birthday with Laura and Emmett and a good bye bash for Travis and Gideon. It was a lot of fun. Emmett enjoyed his own birthday cake and a few presents. Mainly he got clothes and his BIG gift was a potty! Now, you are probably thinking, Potty?! Really he got a potty for his birthday?! Yes he did! He is child number four and we already have tons of toys, etc. So we felt a potty would be a great gift and Emmett thought it was a great gift too! So score on our end! He did however get some toys, he got a few toy cars and he got a stuffed dinosaur named Roary and some little people toys, that are dressed as superheros! It may have been a small gathering and he may have only gotten a few things, but to him it was the BEST day ever and that is all that matters. Below are some pictures of Emmett enjoying himself at his party.

 

 

 

 

 

We bought Emmett a small, single size cake and he absolutely loved it! As you can tell from these pictures! He devoured the whole thing and then we took him outside and hosed him off, which he loved that too! Wish I would have gotten pictures of that part, oh well, maybe next time.

 

These next pictures are of Emmett enjoying some of his toys he got for his birthday,

 

 

Overall it was a great day of celebrating Emmett Joseph's Birthday! Here are my final words about this sweet little boy I call Emmett!,

 

 If I could describe Emmett in a few words they would be, Handsome, Rugged, Fierce, Determined, Stalwart, Robust, a little Timid at times, yet Super Outgoing, Strong Willed, Happy, Kind, Tender Hearted, Enthusiastic, Love able kid! Emmett loves to be outside, running and playing. He will climb just about anything. This kids is fearless at times. I am surprised he has not had a trip to the ER yet. Just wait, it will come and I will not be surprised when it does! His favorite things are Sips of Mom's Soda, (I know, I know, not good, but who can say no to that face?!), Reading books with Mom, Playing with Payten on the floor, Wrestling with the family, his stuffed animal Roary, Eating food, Cars, Trucks, Balls, Swinging, Running, Jumping, the list goes on and on! If it is fun, this kid loves it! He is a spit fire of energy, who keeps me on my toes, but I would not have it any other way! I love chasing this little boy, I could do it for the rest of my life and will! He is such a joy and our family is blessed to have him apart of it. I am thankful to my Father in Heaven daily for this little man. I am so grateful that I did not take permanent measures due to fear, before I conceived this little guy, for I do not know where I would be without him in my life. He has brought a sense of laughter and joy back to our home, that somehow faded over the years from dealing with so much stress. His smile is contagious and you can not help but be happy when you are with him. His energy is beyond belief! I seriously do not understand how his little body can hold so much energy, enthusiasm, and life in it! Thank you Emmett Joseph Merrill for choosing our family to join. We love you so very much! Happy 2nd Birthday!