Kailyn Walking and Beach Pictures!

We had a great time in Surf City this past weekend! Kailyn really had a blast at the beach, playing in the sand and was not afraid of the water. She loved sitting onthe beach and playing in the surf. Daddy even took her out a bit further and she loved jumping the waves as they hit the beach! Lots of smiles and laughing! She even made some friends on the beach to make sandcastles.



Here is Ryleigh and Kailyn sharing a snack at the beach house!



Uncle Eric and Aunt Dena and Cousin Alex, Brad's brother's family, joined us at the beach! It was great to spend some time with them. Even though they were unser the weather, we were still able to have a good time. They brought their blow up pool and the kids had s great time playing in it!

Kailyn and Alex waiting for the water to warm up a bit!

Kailyn loved playing with her shovel at the beach!

Kailyn hated the hat because it kept getting in her way of seeing but she was a trooper and wore it most of the time despite her frustration!

Here is a short video that Brad took of Kailyn walking!

When we returned from the beach Kailyn decided it was time to walk so here she is taking some of her first steps!

Disney Vacation

Here are some snapshots of our recent Orlando, FL vacation!

Mommy and Kailyn getting to take off!

Daddy, and Kailyn with Donald Duck. Soon after this picture was taken she got scared and started to scream.

Napping on the safari ride at Animal Kingdom.

Kailyn and daddy by the tiger. Kailyn seems interested in the tiger.

Here is mommy and Kailyn hanging out in the pool. Kailyn is enjoying a cold bottle of milk while floating around!

We started out at the Magic Kingdom on the Dumbo ride. Kailyn really had fun!

Here is Brad showing off his driving skills at the speedway. Too cool in the orange convertable!

Spring is on the way!

I can't believe I have not updated the blog since the end of January! I guess February was quite busy. Here are some updates, Kailyn is crawling everywhere and is pulling up and walking along the couch. She has a great laugh and smile. She has had a runny nose and recently is getting over a bit of an ear infection. Kailyn has reached the 15lb mark, looking forward to seeing her to continue to grow. No teeth yet though, so not interested in eating an finger foods. Brad has started rehearshal for his musical this year. Hope to have some pictures to post soon!!! We are enjoying the warm weather and looking forward to being outside more!

January Snow!

Here is our first snowfall of the year. It looks like about 5 or 6 inches this morning. Here is Kailyn looking out the window, ready to get out there and enjoy the snow!

Ryleigh and Kailyn enjoying the view together!

Christmas in Richmond

Here are some more pictures of our time spent in Richmond over Christmas.
This first picture is a framed calendar for Joan Brad's mom. The dog in the picture is her dog Quest. Isn't he a handsome fellow?

Here is mommy and Kailyn hanging out on the couch next to Grandma, Brad's mom.

Uncle Eric and Alex

Dena, Alex, Kailyn and Alycia posing for a picture, who knows what the kids are really looking at.

Here are the boys, Eric, Alex, Kailyn, and Brad

It was a great visit but sad to see all the snow mostly melted except for the huge piles of it in the parking lots and here and there.

Happy 2010!

After a long absence I am going to get some pictures up from Christmas. Kailyn's first Christmas was great and she enjoyed all of her gifts that she got this year. Here she is in front of our tree in Raleigh.

Here Kailyn and Aunt Amanda are playing with some Christmas gifts!

Kailyn and cousin Alex are posing for a picture by the tree!

Kailyn investigating her gifts.

Four generations from the left Alycia, Kailyn, Grandma, Great Grandma, and Aunt Amanda

December Pictures

Here is Ryleigh, Kailyn and mom hanging out by the first fire of the year. Even though you can't see the fire it is there just to the right. I think these pictures will catch us up with Kailyn. She is getting to be a big girl and is starting to want to sit up in the high chair and in the grocery cart. She is such a joy in our lives and can't wait to spend her first Christmas together!
Mommy and Kailyn in her new outfit that a co-worker had given me a few days before the concert. She looked quite cute!
This is our family photo at the chorus concert.
Here is daddy and Kailyn after his Christmas Concert.
I had Kailyn on my bed and I was watching her while I was getting ready in the bathroom and I looked over to see her and Ryleigh hanging out together. I grabbed my camera to get a shot of this sweet moment!