Happy Birthday Princess Emily!

Happy Birthday Sister!!! :) Today is Emily Ann's 15th birthday! I am writing in pink in honor of her. Since this is her 15th Emily really wanted us to throw her a Quinceanera... but since we're not Latino... AND we don't have thousands to throw towards a party... well, she'll have to just settle on a QuinceanRobertson. :)

This is the birthday breakfast photo that we do every year. This year we're delighted to have Joshua added to the family birthday pics. Emily's special order was bagels with cream cheese and apple juice. (I added cantaloupe)

Emily is such a precious jewel and my heart swells as I think of how blessed I am to have her for a daughter. She is a mother's delight. As I write, I can hear her at the dining room table patiently helping Bailey with her math. Emily is such a help to me as the keeper of the home, always offering help with chores and homeschooling with a sweet and helpful attitude. She is a godly young woman and I feel amazed at her wisdom and maturity. She has many gifts and dreams. We pray often about where God will lead her. Will it be to teach underpriveleged children, serve on a foreign mission field, or write books??? (these are the interests of late) One thing is for sure though and that is that God has placed a vision in her heart to be a helper to a godly man and to raise children. I am grateful that she doesn't see marriage, motherhood or homemaking as a "lesser" career, but rather a way to bring great glory to God and advance his Kingdom. She is a very wise girl indeed.

Here are some things said by her family:

Daddy- "One thing that a lot of people don't know is that Emily is a closet comedian. She is hilarious! She has such a wonderful sense of humor and is very quick witted. Our home is full of laughter with her constant sense of humor and quick wit. She is always lifting our spirits. I love everything about her."

Taylor- "She is smart, funny, and SILLY! She's so much fun to be around!"

Bailey - "I love that Emily and I are always gonna have such great memories together. Even though we're so different, we'll always be best friends."

Joshua- "I love it when Emily takes me to her room to play. She sings and plays with me and makes me feel soooooo special!" (Ok, I helped Joshua a little, but these things are true.)

Mama - There's so much to say... I think that for someone who is so serious about attention to detail and getting things accurate, Emily does an amazing job with laughing at herself and taking full advantage of the joy of the Lord.

As you can imagine, I could go on and on, but the school table is calling. Please feel free to comment on some of your favorite things about Emily. :)