Because I am too tired to sift through all the fun that is currently saved on my memory card to come up with a decent post, I will share an e-mail sent to Shaner earlier this afternoon.
From: Kimberly Chapman
Sent: Tuesday,
April 09, 2013 5:01PM
Subject: Things I Love....or not.
I love.....
being 23 weeks
pregnant with a baby girl.
living on half an acre in a nice
neighborhood.
I don't love....
mowing that half an acre while 23
weeks pregnant with a baby girl.
You're welcome....for the
childbearing and the lawn mowing.
Love you.
He responded by telling me that when I decide I am human, he'll hire a lawn service for the summer. Good man.
...I am going to tough it out for a while though.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Spring Break
Even as I sit to write this post, I am not sure if I want to consider this past week a break, or not. I did only go into the office 2.5 times this week, instead of my usual 6 days...I did get to spend time just hanging out with my little sidekick T-rex, but with Shaner gone that is nothing too new either. Considering that I was coming off of Holy Week, I am definitely rested up, but we kept busy and were on the go. Time passed quickly, which was great so all in all I would say the week was a success.
We did have a great amount of fun around here--more posts to come on that later. The best part of the week was definitely skyping with Shaner (twice!!) and Trevor and I were both over the moon to see his face and hear his voice for a little while. We won't be able to do that again for who knows how long, so we are just holding on to all the warm fuzzies from our conversations with him.
Tonight I plan on stuffing a million Easter eggs for the church's egg hunt tomorrow (at least it is a no candy hunt!) and tomorrow it is back to the usual grind. Happy Saturday!
We did have a great amount of fun around here--more posts to come on that later. The best part of the week was definitely skyping with Shaner (twice!!) and Trevor and I were both over the moon to see his face and hear his voice for a little while. We won't be able to do that again for who knows how long, so we are just holding on to all the warm fuzzies from our conversations with him.
Tonight I plan on stuffing a million Easter eggs for the church's egg hunt tomorrow (at least it is a no candy hunt!) and tomorrow it is back to the usual grind. Happy Saturday!
Soccer Saturdays 4.6.2013
It still doesn't feel like spring soccer here, but at least it wasn't raining today!
Trevor is still having a great time playing and is all about getting out there and having fun.
This is probably my favorite part of every game...when they line up to shake hands with the other team. Too adorable!
Trevor is still having a great time playing and is all about getting out there and having fun.
This is probably my favorite part of every game...when they line up to shake hands with the other team. Too adorable!
Monday, April 1, 2013
an amazing Monday...
This morning I was woken up, not by T-rex jumping on the bed demanding his daily "YOGURT AND JUICE!" but by the sunlight that started to stream in through my window. The clock said--wait for it--7:30. Amen, friends....I'll take it.
And since then, the day has just gotten better and better.....
Shaner had access to skype, and after some technical issues, we were able to talk.
At the risk of sounding super cheesy, I will say that the laptop my parents and I got him for Christmas may have cost some pretty pennies, but seeing and talking to my best friend [at the same time!!] after a couple of weeks was priceless. Wouldn't trade it for the world.
After our phone call, some nice little packages arrived from our friendly mailman.....
This:
I am going to go ahead and say that Shane and I will have the best dressed Goddaughter in all of Iowa come two weeks from now. Because it is the truth, you know. {we love you maggie!}
And this:
That, is a box of boxes. APO/FPO shipping boxes to be precise. 25 of them bad boys! Let the care package mania commence! (I'll post photos of the boxes after Shaner receives them....otherwise it would ruin the surprise for him!)
So, all in all, a pretty fabulous day....especially when you factor in that it is 71 degrees and sunny.
And since then, the day has just gotten better and better.....
Shaner had access to skype, and after some technical issues, we were able to talk.
At the risk of sounding super cheesy, I will say that the laptop my parents and I got him for Christmas may have cost some pretty pennies, but seeing and talking to my best friend [at the same time!!] after a couple of weeks was priceless. Wouldn't trade it for the world.
After our phone call, some nice little packages arrived from our friendly mailman.....
This:
And this:
That, is a box of boxes. APO/FPO shipping boxes to be precise. 25 of them bad boys! Let the care package mania commence! (I'll post photos of the boxes after Shaner receives them....otherwise it would ruin the surprise for him!)
So, all in all, a pretty fabulous day....especially when you factor in that it is 71 degrees and sunny.
Happy Spring!
Happy Easter!
We had an amazing Easter here! After a super busy Holy Week full of work, work, more work and numerous church services, Trevor and I are looking forward to a relaxing week of spring break!
The Easter bunny must have known that we were looking forward to our week of fun together, because he brought Trevor tons of stuff so that he can get creative around the house. In the next week, I plan on us doing lots of painting, puppet shows and creating things for Shaner's care packages.
Friday, March 29, 2013
Where in the world...
has Kim Chapman been all week?
....anywhere but in front of her computer (for blogging purposes) apparently.
Last weekend we made a quick trip up to Northern Virginia to visit my parents and so I could attend Virginia Zeta Day. We celebrated Trevor's birthday as a family on Friday evening and then Saturday Trevor had a blast hanging out with my parents (and my brother who came home from WVU for spring break) while I hung out with some of my sisters.
We came back so I could be back at the parish for the start of Holy Week, and had two extra puppies in tow. Four dogs has been an adventure and has kept me busy, hence the absence this past week. Easter fun to come this weekend!
....anywhere but in front of her computer (for blogging purposes) apparently.
Last weekend we made a quick trip up to Northern Virginia to visit my parents and so I could attend Virginia Zeta Day. We celebrated Trevor's birthday as a family on Friday evening and then Saturday Trevor had a blast hanging out with my parents (and my brother who came home from WVU for spring break) while I hung out with some of my sisters.
We came back so I could be back at the parish for the start of Holy Week, and had two extra puppies in tow. Four dogs has been an adventure and has kept me busy, hence the absence this past week. Easter fun to come this weekend!
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Happy Birthday Trevor Francis!
Today, Trevor turns FOUR! Where did the time go? It really feels like yesterday that we held and snuggled him for the first time. Little did we know then, the amazing adventure that our little T-Rex would take us on!
With all the chaos of the last couple of weeks (and the crazy unpredictable weather we have been having) I opted to hold Trevor's party at Color Me Mine in Norfolk. They did a wonderful job, and everyone had a great time. I can't say enough good things about having a party there.
The kids had story time (If You Give A Pig A Party) and then all got to paint their own piggy bank to take home.
After cleaning up that mess, we moved on to another--having some delicious cupcakes! (Thank you to my dear friend Michelle of Sweet Temptation Dessert Cafe for making them...I may or may not have had one for dinner that night)
Then it was on to opening presents--which showed Trevor in rare form. He had been bummed all day that Daddy wouldn't be at the party, but he was full of sheer joy opening each gift. If you didn't know any better, you'd think he had never unwrapped a present before in his life.
Today Trevor is celebrating with all of his classmates at school...with some less-fancy cupcakes made by me...hopefully still delicious though!
After school? Who knows....but we are going to have some fun (after naptime, of course!)
With all the chaos of the last couple of weeks (and the crazy unpredictable weather we have been having) I opted to hold Trevor's party at Color Me Mine in Norfolk. They did a wonderful job, and everyone had a great time. I can't say enough good things about having a party there.
The kids had story time (If You Give A Pig A Party) and then all got to paint their own piggy bank to take home.
After cleaning up that mess, we moved on to another--having some delicious cupcakes! (Thank you to my dear friend Michelle of Sweet Temptation Dessert Cafe for making them...I may or may not have had one for dinner that night)
Then it was on to opening presents--which showed Trevor in rare form. He had been bummed all day that Daddy wouldn't be at the party, but he was full of sheer joy opening each gift. If you didn't know any better, you'd think he had never unwrapped a present before in his life.
(this photo is my favorite--thanks for sharing jenn!)
After school? Who knows....but we are going to have some fun (after naptime, of course!)
Happy Birthday Trevor! We love you more than words can say!
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