Dallas for Emerson's 1st Birthday!

Yep folks, my nephew Emerson really is that cute. His first birthday was on Sunday, and Richard and I got to go visit Dallas for the occasion! Brace yourself for tons of cute baby pics, I just can't choose between them!

The Many Faces of Emerson Dean

One of my absolute favorite things about my absolute favorite Nephew (who seems to lend himself to superlatives) is the adorable variety of expressive faces that he pulls. The following pics highlight some of my personal favorites caught on camera over his 3 day visit with us.

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas!

Emerson Dean and His Daddy

You might be able to tell from the number of pictures I took, but I don't think I have ever seen anything as sweet as my baby brother holding his baby boy.

Emerson Dean and Uncle Luvin

Last but not least, Emerson Dean's Uncles all made sure they got their chance holding him. To be fair, they didn't exactly receive an EQUAL chance amongst all us girls, but we tried to make sure they all got to hold him at least once. lol. Poor Grandma barely got to see him at all this vacation, but we figured since she was the one who cashed in on holding him the most right after he was born that it was only fair we had dibs first.

Emerson Dean and Grandpa

Surprise, surprise, the other family member little EmerD, as Richard calls him, had wrapped around his adorable little finger was Grandpa.  I have never seen anything quite so adorable as my Dad with his first grandson.

 

Emerson Dean and His Aunties

One of the very best parts of Christmas this year was the presence of the first official Preston grandbaby, Emerson Dean. Algot, Alisha, Avery and Emerson arrived the day after Christmas and the fun times began! His Aunts went absolutely CRAZY for the adorable little guy, narrowly averting fisticuffs at times when whose turn it was to hold him was in question.