What is going on in our world?

The Bensen's are doing good. I have no pictures with this post but Kailyn is having a great time next door with Mrs. Johnson and Nadia. I need to take my camera over and get a picture of the two of them together. Kailyn seems to be enjoying watching her dance and play. They both conk out for long afternoon naps. Brad started back at school and things seem to be going good this semester so far! I am surviving being away from my sweet girl but miss her like crazy. You can be praying that God will give me peace and contentment where I am in my life right now. I certainly am looking for God to fill me very day and to show me opportunities at work. Ryleigh still loves Kailyn is always excited to see her when we get home at night. We went to Atlantic Beach last weekend and Kailyn was at Grandma and Grandpa Gibson's house. We enjoyed our time away at the beach. Being looking for a post to come when we head to the Panthers game on Saturday night. Kailyn is going to wear her Panthers cheerleader outfit. She will be the cutest baby at the game!

Summertime '09

Here are some pictures of Kailyn from the summer. She is getting bigger everyday. I have gone back to work so Brad has been Mr. Mom and doing a great job. I miss her so much during the day but appreciate the time that I have with her. This past Sunday Kailyn spent the night with grandma and grandpa Gibson. It gave Brad and I a chance to go to a movie.

She enjoys lifting her head to look around the room.

I was able to go to a Deeper Still Conference July 31-August 1. Kay Arthur, Beth Moore and Prisilla Shirer were the speakers. The Word was brought to the hearts of all of us. The nuggets that I received and taken with me,

1. Don't put God in a box because

Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever, Amen. Eph. 3:20-21

God is able!

Encouraging me to allow the power of God to work through me to do what God has called me to do and that he will provide all that I need to do this. Just excited what God has in store for me in the future and what adventures we will be embarking on in the coming years.

2. There is a difference between religion and a relationship. That we need to have a realtionship with Christ and getting to know Him above being concerned about the details of a religion.

3. God's presence is always with us. He provides for our every need. Ex. 16:30-36

Indiana here we come!

We decided to head to Muncie, IN to visit family. We loaded up the baby and the dog for the eleven hour drive. They both did great! Brad and I rotated driving while the other sat in the back and watched a movie. Here Kailyn and Uncle Joe are enjoying the sounds and smells of her first trip to Pizza King, a local favorite, there is one on every cornor and every small town.

Great-grandma Syphers, mom, and Kailyn on the back porch.

We took a walk along the White river near downtown and had to stop for a picture. On the other side of the river is Muncie Central, where Great-grandma Syphers went to High school graduating 60 years ago this year! Wow! Also the school that was beat in the State finals by the smaller school in the movie Hoosiers.

Here is Kailyn and Great-grandma Syphers, Kailyn is wearing her off to grandma's outfit!

Brad and Alycia at a tea room outside of New Castle, IN. It is literally in the the middle of the corn fields. You would only know it was here by word of mouth. Great food and tea! Kailyn slept through her first visit to a tea room and Brad survived this girly outing! More pictures to come of our trip!

July 4th!

Kailyn celebrating her 1st Fourth!

Grandma and Kailyn getting ready to watch fireworks!

Here are the Bensens in their red, white and blue!

I am trying to catch up on posting all the pictures that I have of Kailyn. Here we are with my mom and dad watching the fireworks at the fairgrounds!

Adventures in babysitting(dogsitting)

I had to throw in a picture of Kailyn. Brad said this is her thug outfit. Her baggy pants and sagging showing the diaper.
Here is our beagle, Addie that we have been watching. Ryleigh has been sweet to her and tolerating her when Addie wants to be right beside her. Ryleigh is jealous when Addie is getting attention from Brad or I. Addie has fallen in love with Ryleigh and wants to be where she is at all times. The most interesting adventures have been walks and our trip to Lynn lake. Two dogs free to roam in a car can be challenging. At least on the way back they were tuckered out. Addie is a puller on walks so when you have two dogs, one pulling, and a stroller with a baby, one adult. When a squirrel passes all bets are off. We have enjoyed having her company and a friend for Ryleigh to play with for a little while. Soon Addie will be going home and we will only have our memories with her.

Beach Trip

We headed off to Oak Island, NC after returning home from Richmond. It was a great time to get away and spend some time outside.

Here is Kailyn all ready to head out to the beach. Her hat was huge and floppy on her but kept the sun off her face.
Here is mommy and Kailyn by the ocean.

Kailyn's first dip in the ocean. She didn't mind it, no crying. The water was pretty warm. We also got a picture of her footprint in the sand.

Here is our family picture, front row, Amanda, Sarah, Alycia, Kailyn, Tammy

Back row, Chad, Brad, and Ron

Here we are by the ocean.

Visiting Richmond

On Father's day, we headed to Richmond to visit Brad's side of the family to introduce them to Kailyn. Here is daddy and Kailyn hanging out together.
Here are Kailyn and Alex only 3 days apart and cousins. They posed for many pictures together.

Here is Alex by himself.

Another pose of the cousins. What fun we are going to have watching them grow up together!