Sheesh! The past 2 weeks have been a pure whirlwind! Everything seems to be a big blur... not sure if it is the lack of sleep or all the excitement that is causing this... :)
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving full of all the things that make holidays special. Time with family... great food... more great food... movies... desserts... laughing... relaxing... napping... football! Chance got to meet his baby sister so it was extra special... and I got my Christmas present early of having professional family pictures done... it couldn't have been better!
One proud daddy...
Holidays...
Back To 10/31/08
4th of July...
Dustin, Pressley and I all had a WONDERFUL 4th of July! We just had good 'ole family time! Around 7:30, we headed off to Greens Six Oaks, the local Gas Station, Library, Grocery Store and Post office all in one. They had a barbecue and singing and then around 9, there were fireworks! Here is a slide show of all the festivities.
To: My Father
Well as Daddy's little girl, I am pretty sure that my words don't need to be said, but Since Justin and Joel blogged about Dad, I knew that I couldn't go another day with out jotting some thoughts down. Now both of my brothers covered things well talking about Dad putting "tools" in our tool boxes and being a wonderful Christian Role model... so what would I have to say about my daddy that would compliment their thoughts...
My father's hands... always fit my hands perfectly... when I think of daddy's hands, I can imaging how big God's hands are... they make everything alright when you're being held by them.
My fathers smell... being 4 hours away from him I sometimes become anxious to be able to sit next to him and breath in the way he smells... this may be funny sounding... its not that he smells good or bad... its just his scent. As I sit at my desk at work, I can smell it... it reminds me of home.
My fathers stories... if you know my daddy, you know how animated his stories are... each detail is thought out and explained perfectly... he always knew how to add in that neat little extra... from hitting him in the mashed potatoes and gravy (his belly) to Jack and the bean stalk.
My fathers humor... the picture above says enough.
My fathers love... is so great, is so warm... is perfect.
To: The Father of my Children
My first mothers day...
Yesterday was one of the most sweetest days I've ever had... Dustin got us all up and fed and we got to church on time... it was raining though :( In lieu, of Mothers Day, they were honoring 5 mothers with red rose corsages. They all had different "titles" and mine happened to be "the mother with the youngest child" I was so honored to get to stand up in front of the church and be pinned with a beautiful Red rose! I was giving an opportunity to say something... but being the last lady to say something, all those cheesy things had already been said... except for one.... talking about my mother. I said how I was so thankful that my mother was such a Godly mother and that she focused on raising us right! Now that I've got my soap box, maybe I can include those "cheesy" things the other ladies said... :)
Valentines day!
Ok ok ok! So I know this blog is WAY LATE, but I'm finally getting a chance to sit down and think for a minute! Dustin took me The Grove Park Inn and we had dinner! He was so cute by meeting me at the door with a card and a corsage! He was all dressed up! :) Mimi and Poppy watched Prissy while we went out... and she had a great time too!
Merry Christmas... on the 31st!
Traditions.
I love looking back on past holidays and reminicing on all the neat little details that were thrown in by someone who just wanted to start a family tradition.
Some of my favorites:
~Nut Salad- passed down from the Johns family. Mom makes it every Thanksgiving and Christmas, although I don't eat it with the raisins in it, it still wouldn't be the Holidays with out it, Thanks Mom.
~Reading the REAL Christmas Story~ Every morning, before the first present was opened, My father & brother have began the morning reading (one of the Gospels) the Christmas Story of Jesus's birth.
~P.J.'s for some reason, I remember getting a new pair of pajama's each year!
~Dad's gift for mom: the most memorable time was when we ventured out on Christmas Eve-- the only thing open was K-Mart. I don't know how long was spent there but I do know that mom really enjoyed her Christmas CD Dad bought her... I think it was right around the time that CD's came out and it was a "really" neat gift. LOL! Mom gets one every year now... :o)
Each of these Traditions take me back to wonderful timees with my family, I know I couldn't tell you exactly what I unwrapped that year, but I could tell you that each one of these "family traditions" were present. And that thinking of them, fills my heart with a warm feeling of love, peace and holiday spirit.
Since this will be our FIRST "Chapman Family Christmas" we will incorporate some of Dustin's family traditions with ours. (We'll keep the moonshine in the freezer though, babe! LOL)
1 week till Christmas. Keep a smile on your face through out this week!
It's Begining to look...
Here is the most recent picture of our "Santa Baby!"
I hope all of you are enjoying the Holidays and treasuring each moment you have with your loved ones. Dustin and I have almost finished our Christmas Shopping, now time to wrap!
Never forget your Christmas spirit this year as you are doing your final Christmas shopping... you never know that a simple smile could brighten someones day. We love you all and will post more pics!
Thanksgiving
Well-- after spending 10 minutes trying to put a picture up for my Thanksgiving Greeting (and it not working, obviously) I gave up! So--- to all-
It was wonderful spending Thanksgiving with my family. I really wish the rest of my family could have been here, but considering they are half way across the world, they weren't able to make it. Bill, Julie & Kids-- We all missed you and hope that your Turkey day was full of all the things that you are thankful for.
We enjoyed tons of good food and good conversation.
Several Things That I'm Thankful for...
1. My brothers, they can simply make me laugh just by laughing themselves.
2.The fact that my daughter brights up every second of my day just by her sweet little personality.
3. My sister-- for most always being available for me to call her when I need a good recipe!
4. My parents, for not only teaching me, but showing me the correct way that parents should live.
5. My husband, his sweet kind heart and all his hopes and dreams for our family.
Now for hopefully, a restful night of sleep--- tomorrow starts early... BLACK FRIDAY! Amy & I are going to hit the road at 5 am! WOOOT WOOT!






