Though not officially four years old until Monday, we celebrated Emily’s birthday today as we do every year. And it was just as much fun and just as much of a success as always. Hurray!

Instead of listing the many ways in which this year’s party was the same as every other year, it would be easier to point out the few differences that were noticed. First off, it was much hotter. Note: plan next year’s beach party for 4pm instead of 3pm. Second, there were many more people on the beach around us. This is probably because this is the earliest we have ever celebrated Emily’s birthday and the hordes of tourists have yet to end their summer holiday and travel home. And finally, Jan and I found ourselves spending much of our time and energy chasing (or searching for) Sebastian. That boy is fast and mischievous – a dangerous combination that I would rather not have to chase down the beach.

I’m sure I’ll upload the photos from the party sometime within the next four months. But expect the full Emily birthday blog sometime this week. Four years old!!

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