October 11th, 2009

Aunt Karen and Uncle Larry came out to visit us this weekend. We had a great time visiting with them, and the girls loved playing with their pumpkins and gourds. We weren't able to go out to dinner since James isn't getting around very well yet, so Aunt Karen and Uncle Larry brought dinner to us. They made us a fabulous steak dinner, and then Aunt Karen made us a huge breakfast this morning.

Emerson and Stella playing with their gourds. Stella kept throwing them across the room, and Emerson actually took a bite out of one of them! We eventually moved the pumpkins and gourds out to the front porch.

Stella went to Uncle Larry as soon as he walked in the house, and she didn't leave his side the rest of the time they were here. She even tried to leave with them this morning!

Emerson enjoying her gourds.

Aunt Karen showed the girls how to ride their pony double!

It was hilarious! There are videos of the pony rides at the bottom of this post.

Emerson and Stella opening their Halloween cards from Great Grandma and Grandpa Benson. Thanks Grandma MaryAnn and Grandpa Bob!

Aunt Karen reading to Emerson.

Aunt Karen reading to Stella.

Emerson cuddling with Aunt Karen. They are buddies.

Stella harassing Uncle Larry!

Stella didn't want Uncle Larry to leave.

The girls were naming body parts. Of course "bebo" (belly button) is their favorite!

Emerson was trying to push Stella off Uncle Larry!

Here are the crazy pony rides. They are both starting to try to stand on the pony. Their cousin Molly must have taught them that!