Monday, August 24, 2009

August 24th, 2009

I know it has been a while since I have posted any pictures. We have been pretty busy the last few weeks. Here are all of the pictures that I haven't posted (In order from newest to oldest):

James went back to work this morning. His school started a week late because of an electrical fire. Brittni came over to help out with the girls. Stella was cuddling with her!

Uncle Al and Aunt Cindy came up for the weekend. They bought the girls Radio Flyer tricycles for their birthday! This is Mamaw Ruth helping Stella ride her new trike!

Aunt Cindy helping Stella!

Uncle Al helping Stella. Emerson didn't need help! (She thinks she is a big girl!)

The girls love their new trikes! Thanks Uncle Al and Aunt Cindy for the awesome gifts!

She may be a big girl, but she still needs her blanket!

Stell thought she was hot stuff!

They did really well on their big girls trikes. They are even getting the hang of pedaling...geniuses!

Brianne came home from Wyoming for a few weeks, and we got to spend some time with her. She (and Brittni) helped me out a lot when the girls first came home. We have missed her!

Brianne gave the girls their birthday presents early since she won't be here for their birthday. Thanks Bri!

We got the girls a "ball pit!"

They seem to be enjoying it!

We had physical therapy at Jump 4 Fun last week. Emerson loved the inflatables, but it took Stella a while to try them out.

Stella was clinging to the side for dear life!

Emerson had a blast!

We went to Indiana for a few days to visit with James' family and have an early birthday party for the girls. I didn't get many pictures during the party because the girls weren't in very good moods. This is the girls enjoying their cake.

They didn't quite get the hang of blowing out their candles, so we helped!

Emerson and Stella playing basketball with their daddy, cousin Matt, and cousin Michael.

The girls opening their gifts from Aunt Sarah, Uncle John, and cousin Ellie. We stayed with John, Sarah, and Ellie during our visit. They just bought a house, and we had a lot of fun with them!

While we were in Indiana, we were able to go back to Marion to visit with dear friends and family. I forgot to take pictures when we were with my friend Kim and her kids. This is Stella playing with her Great Aunt Pat. Pat and ODell took care of James and I when we lived in Marion. We miss them so much!

Great Uncle ODell playing with Emerson and Payne. The girls have only met Pat and ODell a few times, but they went right to them!