Birthday Babes.

I have been trying really hard to get to this post before the month of August has passed me by. Each darling dear had a birthday blog on their birthdays, but I have yet to share about their party! It wasn't in planning, but coincidence really, that Scarlet and Emerson ended up with birthdays exactly one week apart. I love this. My sweet sister is exactly two years and three days older than me, and we celebrated our birthdays together as kids because our parents coordinated a single party for two girls so close in age, and celebrate together as adults because we choose to. And there's something about sibling-hood that makes you realize even birthdays aren't all about you. They are meant to be shared.

We chose to celebrate a few days before Scarlet's birthday, and invited our nearest and dearest to join in the revelry. We stuffed our faces with wings, bounced in bounce houses, slid down blow-up water slides, and enjoyed a great day with family and friends.

A few of my favorite photos from the day...

Cupcake toppers from one of our favorite bakers in the 'hood, Deb.

When there is a chance of rain, it only makes sense to blow up one of the bounce houses in the basement. Just in case.

The sky cleared! Woohoo!

I think this might have been her attempt at posing.

And if ever a photo could capture the personality of Scarlet, this is it.

Hula hoop contest! I think Warren won this one. But Luke has the biggest smile on his face, and Will gets points for style!

The adults thought they were going to play corn hole without interference. Hah! There were at least 8 little ones who thought otherwise.

"Who is holding me? Oh hey, Uncle Godfather!"

Zooming from one thing to the next.

Enjoying their birthday cupcakes.

Little boys.

Lining up his bug keychains...with Will overseeing.

These two photos sum up the day. Total success.