Those Chapmans – Page 11 – Out Of Their Minds Design

Let’s go January 2013!

First, another apology for not staying on top of the blog. We’re sending out our GOLD MASTER CANDIDATE for the game I’m working on, so things should sort of slow down for a little bit, at least enough for me to be able to do this again. Maybe I could work out again too. ANYWAY… so here it is now September, and we’re going to talk about January. Let’s get a move on!

Alright, so… First things first, I forgot to mention that when we were at Grampa Dave and Grandma Marcia’s, we also celebrated Nina’s birthday, again!

A pic of Nina about to make a wish with her birthday cake, on January 5th! Thanks guys! See this image larger.

January 9th, and we’ve returned from our Christmas adventure! Here Nina looks super cute in little pigtails! See this image larger.

January 10th, Ian and I share a quick hug during the bedtime routine. See this image larger.

January 11th, and Nina shows us the definition of hug-worthy. Wait, is that a word? See this image larger.

January 12th, Chef Nina prepares another culinary delight! See this image larger.

Check out Nina’s writing… mostly just zig-zags, but she’s getting there! See this image larger.

Peek-a-boo at the park! See this image larger.

Hugs are the best! See this image larger.

Mommy and Ian try out the slide! See this image larger.

Almost kicking Daddy’s camera out of his hands is always a good time! See this image larger.

Probably the last time you’ll see Nina squeeze into a baby swing? See this image larger.

Ian’s first attempt at using a real key in a real lock on a real door, I’d guess. See this image larger.

January 15th, Christmas casualties abound in our neighborhood. See this image larger.

When Ian’s mittens actually do make it home from Kindergarten, they reside here, in order to be dry by morning. If they’re really soaked, I have to turn them half inside-out and put them on the vent like bunny ears. See this image larger.

January 15th… with snow pants on, the boys looked like “Hans and Franz” from Saturday Night Live about twenty five years ago. So I made them flex, of course. See this image larger.

Ian and I at Chili’s. Possibly our last trip there ever. So much salt in that food, it honestly makes me a little ill. See this image larger.

Mommy and Nina, across the table… See this image larger.

…and say, who is that over there, but Max and Brandon! Hey guys! See this image larger.

Hot chocolate day in Mrs. Lanham’s class. Buckets of sugar for all the good boys and girls! See this image larger.

January 16th, and it was a “Doughnuts with Dad” day at Kindergarten! See this image larger.

They had a little choreographed number or two to thank the dads. I got one of them on video which I will share later. Very cute! See this image larger.

After seeing all of the little pieces of paper that said “My Dad is… Funny” I was figuring that Ian had followed suit with his friends… thus, when I saw his said that I was loving, it felt pretty darn good. See this image larger.

LOL. 15 years old? I wish! See this image larger.

He likes hot chocolate when “I am dun slddng.” See this image larger.

Guilty as charged! See this image larger.

This I just found sitting around at home somewhere… I must be doing something right. I feel like all I do is correct and raise my voice. See this image larger.

It’s Still Looking a Heck of a lot like Christmas! (Everywhere We Gooooo….)

January 4th, we made our way slowly, but surely north, back to Michigan! We arrived at Grampa Dave and Gramma Marcia’s just ahead of Santa, who was finishing up fourth shift. The kids arrived via cardboard space shuttle. See this image larger.

Actually it was part of their Christmas gifts! Nina got a princess castle! The two of them spent the evening making Grampa Dave and Gramma Marcia assemble, while they colored and played! O_o;; See this image larger.

Back in the shuttle, with helmets on! See this image larger.

This was a great distraction to let the kids go a little nuts with while Mommy and Daddy tried to recover from all the driving. See this image larger.

Bedtime reading! See this image larger.

Wish Nina was in this shot, so beautiful! See this image larger.

The next morning, January 5th, and Santa had arrived! See this image larger.

Lookit! Fun Lego stuff and a “Cindabrellah!” See this image larger.

Dinosaur roar! See this image larger.

Hey ladies! Great shot of Gramma Marcia!See this image larger.

Nina ballerina! Is she pointing those toes? You bet! See this image larger.

I think Grampa Dave offered to open up or sniff these chocolates! Great Grandma Betty knew better than to fall for that trick! Love this shot, so happy! See this image larger.

Grampa Dave got a new toy to show off his motorcycle pics! See this image larger.

Did somebody say karaoke? Hope you like Row, Row, Row Your Boat! See this image larger.

Ian made a secret fort under the table! See this image larger.

Ian and Nina check out a video on the iPad. Soon we’re going to let them do this in the car during the trips too, a bit. See this image larger.

They’re sharing nice! Thank you so much everybody for an excellent Christmas! If I’m not mistaken we stayed that night, woke up in the morning and headed back home, Christmas tour complete! What a crazy adventure was had by all! See this image larger.

The Rest of the Stay in Florida for Christmas

January 1st, bonus pic! It’s my face. Wow, that’s a big face. See this image larger.

January 2nd, the kids were playing so well together here, it was neat to see. In this shot we’re out in front of Barb and Ray’s house on the walkway. See this image larger.

New town square? I suspect we should go check it out, right kids? See this image larger.

The boys, gettin’ a lil car sick thanks to the roundabouts. See this image larger.

Our lil’ peanut! See this image larger.

Just a gorgeous shot of Nina at one of the town square outdoor stage areas. Worth looking at bigger. See this image larger.

At a park with a pirate ship, Captain Nina at the helm! See this image larger.

Arrrr, Maties! See this image larger.

The kids may never understand that they’re re-enacting a scene from Titanic, but we can enjoy it, right? Little bit of photoshop necessary on this one to get both kids looking at the camera, but good luck finding it. See this image larger.

Went out for a little walk, and headed back for the ship… the kids wanted to go back and play immediately, so they may look a little impatient in this shot. See this image larger.

Melissa and I enjoying the beautiful weather! This was pretty much the end of our Florida trip, but still not the end of Christmas! Thanks everybody for having us! See this image larger.