Emma's Sixth Birthday

For Emma's birthday this year she wanted her own bedroom where her "smelly and annoying little brothers" could leave her alone. Her wish was granted and after many hours of sanding, painting, shopping, and building this was her resulting wish. Happy Birthday Emma!!

I bought this new bed online at a clearance store, and Emma picked out the paint on the walls. With some persuasion from mom the result turned out good and not a vibrant eye shocker of fluorescent purple and pinkI bought the desk and hutch at a yard sale for 30 dollars, and after some major TLC new hardware, sanding and painting it looks beautiful.We wanted to buy her a matching dresser, but realized the birthday money was gone. So I took her dresser (which I grew up with as well as my Dad) and renailed, sanded, repainted and added some new knobs. I believe we will be able to get a few more years out of it if we don't move it too much. All the accessories and wall hangings were hers before. After being locked out for two weeks she was very thrilled to enter her new room and play! Plus all the presents from grandparents and aunts were in there. What a wonderful joy Emma is in our lives and I wish her all the fun and happiness in the world this coming year! Yep she wanted a princess cake again along with her steak, potatoes, and corn on the cob!