Happy Birthday, Dad...

 

I just wanted to take today to say "Happy Birthday" to my dad. I am so thankful for all the love and support that you've given to me over the years. I love you- Happy Birthday!  

Peace and Love, 

Em

Father's Day...

Happy Father's day to one pretty rad guy! I love you so much and there isn't anyone else who I'd rather call "Dad." 

Happy Father's day to all the wonderful dads out there!

Peace and Love, 

Em

Boys of Summer...

There is nothing that I love more than a baseball game in the summertime, but a baseball game on a fall evening is particularly lovely as well. Last Thursday my Dad surprised me with tickets to one of the Orioles' last games of the season. Baseball has been a special thing for me and my dad for years. We've really bonded over the Orioles and Camden Yards is our special place. We normally go to a few games each summer but it just didn't turn out that way this year. I was so excited to go to this game with my dad! We had our favorite hot dogs and O-shaped pretzels, enjoyed the lovely weather, and had a great time cheering on the O's. I'm sad that the season is over now but it leaves me excited for a fresh new season next year.

Peace and Love,
Em

Dad's Birthday...

 

I wanted to wish my dad a very Happy Birthday today! Here's to many more years. Love you, Daddy!

Peace and Love,

Em

Dad...

 

Happy Father's Day to a guy who has always shown me what a real man should be. I love you, Daddy! 

Peace and Love, 

Em

Coldstone...

On Sunday night dad took me on a Father-daughter date to "Coldstone Creamery." I was in the mood for chocolate ice cream with gummy bears and sprinkles. It was so yummy and I love my daddy for taking me!

Peace and Love,

Em

Happy Father's Day...

I am so thankful for my daddy. Sure we fight sometimes and we don't always agree on everything but I am very lucky to have him in my life. I have seen other families fall apart and have had a front row seat to what happens when you don't have a father and I couldn't bear the thought of not having my dad. I love you daddy. Thank you for providing for me and for always being there.

Peace and Love,

Em

Happy Birthday Daddy...

I love my daddy so much and today is his birthday. I love watching baseball games with him. I love watching him get all excited when a Clint Eastwood movie is on. I love how his dream playlist consists of Elvis and Boston. I love talking with him about books. I love a lot of things about my daddy and I hope that he has a wonderful birthday!

Peace and Love,

Em

I Can Now Legally Drink In Canada...

Yesterday I turned 19! I woke up to a bundle of balloons floating in my bedroom and a big chocolate chip muffin for my breakfast. I got to open one present in the morning but I had to go to school. My girlfriends had my desk stocked with a gift and cards. For lunch, my friend Megan made confetti cupcakes with strawberry icing (yummy!) and the girls I mentor sang to me. My mom had left a special note in my lunch that made me smile. Mom gave us money so that after school Maddie and I could stop and get drinks from Chick-fil-a. When we got home I was able to open the rest of my presents, which were all so GREAT! This year I hadn't planned a party. Life has just been busy and I didn't really have the time. I figured I would spend my actual birthday out with my family and then the next night my girlfriends and I could go out for dinner. But schedules got messed up and my girlfriends were busy so my plan didn't work. Instead I said to myself, "I would love to go to the Orioles' game on my birthday!" Sarah said she could come to that so we bought tickets and I was so excited. But then, it started to RAIN! The game was delayed for an hour and then they cancelled it. I spent the night of my birthday in the freezing rain, sitting on some concrete steps at Camden Yards. Stupid.

But I was with my family and one of my best friends so it was all good. We came home and Suzanne came over for cake. We had triple chocolate and coconut (double yum!). Then the girls and I watched one of my favorite episodes of "Psych" and the night was done.

So while I had a really low-key birthday it didn't suck. I was upset about the Orioles' game but things could have been worse. I got wonderful gifts and got to spend time with my loving family and friends and that's what it's all about.

I am aiming to do a gift post on Monday of all the fabulous things I got!

Stay tuned tomorrow for 10 Things I Love this week!

Peace and Love,

Em

P.S. Sorry for the blurry images. Maddie was laughing while she took them :)

Just Another Manic Monday...

Today...

...I listened to a lot of this...

...I ate a lot of this...

...I sewed a lot of this...

...I saw a lot of this...

And Happy Anniversary to my parents!!

Peace and Love,

Em

A Day At the Beach...

So what was supposed to be a family trip to the beach in the middle of a storm turned out to be a great day at the beach just me and my dad. It was cloudy and raining on the ride there but once we made it to the boardwalk it started to get sunny :) We had so much fun. Our day included waves, fried oreos, getting t-shirts made, and shopping on the boardwalk! It was a great day with my dad!

Peace and Love,

Em

*Oh, and on our way home we drove through the town of Berlin. You know that movie, Runaway Bride? That's where they filmed it. Here is a rushed picture of the hotel that they use in the movie.

Happy Father's Day...

Sorry it's late but I have been sick for the past few days and I have been falling asleep a lot.

As I have already gushed about my daddy a lot the other day I just wanted to say:

I love you daddy! Thanks for everything you do for me :)

Love,

Em