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!
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!
Pressley turned 2 months old on Tuesday! Wow! Time has flown by!
How cute it is when Pressley tries to talk! She spends most of her time (when she's awake) playing in her play yard, looking at ceiling fans???? and most enjoyably... who-ing like a little owl! Here is a video clip of her "talking"-- enjoy!
Dustin and I are working hard at planning our Christmas vacation... This will be our "first Chapman Family Christmas" Chance will be home so we are wanting to do something special!
Well, I tried to upload the video of Pressley's convo with her daddy butttttttttttttttttttt- the site is having some issues--- so I guess I'll try again later-
But here's a sweet little picture of her smiling at her Daddy! She sure does love him!
- I got a new hair cut -Whoa! Time has flown since Pressley's birth! I am in shock that it will be 2 months on Tuesday! She is 9 weeks old in about 40 minutes... We purchased her a play yard on Sunday and we set it up the other night... it has several cute little flowers dangling from the pole and a extra large plastic mirror too! She spent about 30 minutes just staring at her self saying "whoooo-whoooo whooo" lol! She is so darling! I will post some pictures next week probably! Lots going on here in Green River! Hopefully getting a tree up next week sometime! The holidays are almost upon us!
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!
Okay- So this is my new blog spot... I figure this one is alot easier to figure out and less stuff to mess with than my Tots Site! Keep your eyes out for new info and if you haven't already read my old blogs then GO READ THEM!
Chance hadn't met Pressley until today--- here is a video clip of his reaction! Sorry for the videowork!
By the way-- Chance is an awesome brother! He loves to help and wants to be involved in EVERYTHING! I think he gave her kisses about 40 times today! And when she cries, he comforts her by saying "its okay, your big brother is here..." Priceless!
Check out our little road trip to Pretty Place... it is a tiny stone chapel hidden somewhere in Greenville County SC. Dustin, Daddy, Mom, Pressley and I headed out there after spending some time in Hendo!
Mom and Dad and Little Prissy Pooh!
Poppa and Grammy admiring the "beautiful view"!
The wooden cross as the end of the Chapel... it is breathtaking!
