For Mommy’s birthday, we didn’t really take pictures like we did with the kids. Well, that and some of her birthday gift simply hasn’t happened yet because it has been earmarked for “a free day.” We don’t typically know what that is. So I apologize that there’s not much to say about this at the […]
Audio Click here to hear part 1 of a recent audio recording discussing various topics with Ian about his birthday and other events. Audio Click here to hear part 2 of a recent audio recording discussing various topics with Ian about his birthday and other events. January 21st, my little boy gets a little less […]
We got back from Grandma Marcia and Grampa Dave’s house on a Sunday, so the next day was Monday the 17th. So I made a family project out of hanging the mobile. You can sort of see Nina in that my iPad is propped in the background for her to watch. Ian helped me put […]
Another update! If you’re not keeping up, then scroll down! 😉 January 16th, and everybody is up and movin’. See this image larger. Grampa Dave shows everybody how to draw a rocket! See this image larger. Ian shows everybody what a cheesy smile is all about. See this image larger. Nina tries on a cute […]
Before we begin celebrating Melissa and Ian’s birthday, I want to discuss some overall trends that happened around this time. Nina started to become more of a Daddy’s girl than before. As I said, it started around the time that Melissa had to open the Children’s hospital, but it developed into the kind of thing […]
Ah, 2010… we bid you farewell, I think you did about as good as you could. You’re probably wondering what happened once we hit 2011? Well, the actual event happened on the way back to Michigan… we stayed at a hotel where there were countless parties going on, and didn’t necessarily sleep in peace, so […]
This is the second post today, be sure to scroll down if you haven’t been on in awhile! The last couple times we went to the Villages we got everybody together for a good-bye dinner and it has been great to leave on a high note the next day. It was even better this year […]
December 29th, meanwhile, back at home in Rockford, a new roof was being put on parts of the Chapman household. Here’s a pic I got from Mr. Brandon, who was watching our kitty! See this image larger. Uncle Joe and Aunt Vicki came over to Grandma Sue’s to meet Nina and see how Ian’s been […]
Double-Post day… in order to catch up on the blog, here’s an additional post for the day… that means if you’re just getting here, make sure and scroll down to see if you’ve caught everything. K? Good. Let’s go! It was time to don our sunglasses and hop back in the car… heading south to […]
And so our family of four made the 10 minute journey to Grandma Sue’s, and lo Santa had visited there as well. He is wise, swift, and an excellent project manager. Huzzah to you Santa! So here we are at Grandma Sue’s! Ian and I had gone over a couple of thing since the Johnson […]
