Today we will celebrate another milestone for Emily...her 8th birthday!  I can't believe she is 8.  It seems like yesterday she was a binky toting toddler.  A lot has happened in the last 5 1/2 years.  An adoption, a move to Texas, HORSES, a multi organ transplant and six months away from home, HORSES, home schooling, HORSES!  There are many who thought Emily wouldn't be here at this point in life.  She has proven them wrong.  This girl has a strong will and lots of attitude and determination.  We have seen her at some of her worst times and are now enjoying her at her best.  She is excited about her birthday tomorrow.  I will post pictures after tomorrow with her cake.  Until then here a couple of pictures of her enjoying 2 of her early presents today, a new bathing suit and a pool.

Taking a trip down memory lane...even though she doesn't remember

On Saturday May 16, we took the opportunity to make a trip to Shreveport, LA to go to the March for Babies Walk and Willis Knighton South NICU graduate reunion.  Emily was able to meet some of the nurses and one of the Dr's who cared for her from the day she was born until she was 10 1/2 months old.  It was great seeing everyone and for them to have the chance to see her so close to her birthday.

We also got to see Vinny which is always the highlight of our trips back to Shreveport! We love that boy and Emily always enjoys seeing him.