Emerson is 2

Today was Emerson's 2nd birthday. His party won't be for another two weeks but we still celebrated the big day yesterday.

We had a pre-dinner birthday swim, which is why he is not wearing any clothes in several photos. He successfully blew out both birthday candles all by himself and then ate a hearty helping of chocolate chip cookie with whipped cream.

Emerson got a lot of presents in Chicago from G-Ma and G-Pa, Gama, Amanda, Dan, Grace & Noah, Nancy and Tim and the kids and the Adamjis. On his actual birthday we opened the presents waiting for him here at home: swimming gear and books from Go Joy and Grandpa and books from Great Aunt Barbara. What a lot of great stuff for a great little boy. Thanks to all!

 

And finally, here's Emerson telling you how old he is today. I told him what I was about to ask him just before I started recording so he gives a preview answer and then another answer. Then he practices riding a scooter.