Emma and Angela (Emma's mama) are two of my favorite ladies in San Diego! I'm missing them dearly now that I no longer live there. Well, this little birthday party -- which celebrates Emma turning the big TWO(!) -- is a wonderful reflection of the Bortone Family: warm, genuine, serving . . . oh and SILLY. Never thought I'd see Dante (Emma's "dada") run around pretending to be a giant fish, but apparently it happens quite often :) Anyway, enjoy this afternoon of cute kids and warm sunshine!

Emma LOVED the sunglasses! She kept taking them on/off, even while opening other birthday presents.

Emma's big cousin, trying to steal her away ;)

Dante, the best playmate a kid can ever hope for.