The Bennison Family: August 2013

Bridgewater Lawn Party

Every year, the little towns in our area host "Lawn Parties." They're basically little carnivals, and super fun for kids!

Andrew wasn't really into any of the rides, but he did LOVE this thing! It was a little obstacle course with a big slide at the end. I think he did it 5 times!

Dominating the games!

Alex had a blast too!

In July, we met up with my parents and brother David for a vacation on the Chesapeake Bay in Cape Charles, VA. We stayed in a beautifully renovated Victorian house that one of my coworkers owns. The beach and ocean were wonderful, and we LOVED spending time with our family!!

Andrew loved the beach!

Alex enjoying his "finger foods."

Andrew talking David's ear off on the front porch after lunch. He was a big fan of David!

Alex playing with Grandpa..

and hanging out with Daddy.

My Dad and David love to fish, so David bought poles for everyone and they went fishing/crabbing on the pier one evening.

They didn't catch much fish on the pier, but they went out on a guided fishing tour one morning and caught over 40! David even got a little shark!

Andrew and Grandma playing tick tack toe.

My parents watched the boys one morning so that Benny and I could go out to breakfast. We ate at the Cape Charles Coffee House which was just a short walk around the corner.

Our last day on the beach...

Out for ice cream after dinner one evening.

The whole gang (minus Andrew...silly boy...)

We love you guys so much! We had a blast, and can't wait to see you again at Christmas!

Fourth of July!

Pop and Grandma Leta got in town just in time to do some fireworks before the boys had to go to bed!

Just watchin a show with Pop.

Pop and Grandma Leta brought tons of books for the boys from the CBA conference. (The "Association for Christian Retail")

Shootin hoops at the Funk with Pop and Daddy.

Thanks so much for making the trip, guys! We loved getting to see Larry twice in one month!!!

Alex is 10 months old!

July 31, 2013

Vacation to Wiliamsburg, VA

In June we went to Williamsburg, VA and stayed in an awesome little cottage at the King's Creek Plantation.

We got there on Father's Day, and for Andrew's first Father's Day Benny fed him his first taste of Mac and Cheese. We continued the tradition with Alex this year!

The resort had a little putt putt course...Andrew loved it!

So did Alex!

Alex has the best laugh when he's swinging!

The resort had two outdoor and one indoor pools. We played in the indoor pool because it was a tad rainy/overcast the days we were there. Andrew didn't mind a bit!

Eating ice cream at Ben and Jerrys!

On our way home, we stopped at the Richmond Zoo. After Andrew would look at an animal, he'd run off and say, "More animals! More animals!"

We had a great time on this fun little getaway!

Alex is 9 months old!

May 31, 2013

And he's on the move!!

Alex's Baby Dedication

In June, we came before our church family and asked them to come alongside us as we strive to raise Alex in a godly family. We asked them to pray with us that he would one day come to a loving, genuine relationship with the Lord.

Larry came in town for the weekend! These boys love their "Pop!"