June 23rd, 2009

The girls went for their first boat ride on Father's Day. They hadn't been on the fishing boat yet because we have had some difficulty finding tiny life jackets. We finally found life jackets, they loved the boat, and their daddy and papaw even dipped their toes in the water! James is dipping Emerson's toes in the water in the picture below.

Papaw Marty helped Stella dip her toes in the water.

Pretty soon they will be ready for fishing poles!

Relaxing with papaw and daddy.

For those of you that don't know, Stella hates riding in the car! Holding her hand is one of the only things that seems to help her calm down temporarily. Emerson refuses to hold her hand, and it is very difficult (and painful) for me or James to hold her hand for long periods of time. Cousin Ruthi was riding with us last weekend (yes, we had three car seats in the backseat of our car) and she held Stella's hand for the 20 minute ride. Stella adores her "big cousin."