She's extra fancy

Emerson's pre-birthday

We had the good fortune to spend this weekend in KC with my sister-in-law, and with the assembly of multiple Beattys we decided to have a birthday party for Emerson (OK, it was a week early, but still...)

She got nice loot, and enjoyed a delicious vanilla cupcake from our neighborhood bakery, SweetArt (who also supplied my delicious birthday cake this year).

Swimming

Emerson's first time swimming. Dig the Garbo shades.

Our Japanese garden

Because nothing says "Japanese" like vinyl garage siding.

Grillin and chillin

Enjoying some perfect weather in the 'Lou. Clyde agrees.

It's Official...an SVP is me!

This year marks my fifth year in the 'Lou, and my fifth year with Fleishman-Hillard. To commemorate the occasion, they promoted me to Senior Vice President (that's 3 promos in 5 years if anyone is keeping score).

A friend helpfully pointed out that "SVP" doesn't mean the same thing everywhere...like in California, which *might* mistake that acronym for Sexually Violent Predator (yikes!!)

Great picture of G'pa with Emerson

A great picture this weekend of Emerson with G'pa!