Pumpkin Patch

We went to the pumpkin patch today and picked a pumpkin and enjoyed a hay ride and seeing lots of animals. Chapman had such a good time.

This is the tractor we rode on.

Aunt Christie is holding Chapman up so he can see all of the animals.

Chapman's friend Louisa is looking with him.

Chapman saw a donkey.

The Mississippi State Fair

We took Chapman to the Mississippi State Fair. He didn't get to ride any rides but he sure had fun! He tried funnel cake for the first time and loved it. We went with our small group from church and their children had a great time riding the rides. We just went along for the fun of it. Here are some pictures of us.

Chapman touched a baby alligator!!! He was fascinated by it.

Good Night Moon....Good Night Chapman

Chapman loves to read books. He wouldn't sit still for more than 30 seconds prior to a few days ago but all of the sudden he loves reading books (and turning the pages). Every night we read to him before he goes to sleep. Mitch & I really enjoy this time with him.

Favorite Drawer

Now that Chapman can crawl and get into everything he loves opening drawers. His favorite drawer is in the kitchen. He opens it, pulls himself up and then proceeds to take everything out. He thinks it's so fun. Here are some pictures of him from last night.

He takes every sippy cup out and "tests" it just in case it has something in it. It is too funny!

Gulf Shores Vacation

We went to Gulf Shores last week for a very fun and much needed vacation. Chapman wasn't so sure about the water and sand at first but by the end he loved it. We went with some of our best friends, Katie & Adam Bertrand and Joy & Louis Stankeemp.

Chapman is not very happy!

We went out to eat some delicious seafood & to celebrate Mitch's 28th birthday!

This is a little more like it! He is actually smiling.

We took some family pictures while we were there.

We love our sweet little boy so much! We had such a good time at the beach!

The Kiddies

As some of you know, 2 of my best friends from Missouri had babies very close to the time that I had Chapman. Kendall was born in August of 2007, Chapman in November of 2007 and Mia in February of 2008. It is so fun to get the kids together to play and it gives the mom's good catching up time. We had pictures of all 3 of us pregnant and now pictures of our children at different ages together. If we ever live in Cape again (when we live in Cape again) our children will all be in the same grade which will be so much fun. The kids are so funny because they used to have to be held in the pictures and now as you'll see, Kendall is trying to walk away, Chapman crawl away and Mia is sitting up on her own just taking it all in. Pictures are becoming more difficult because we just can't get them to sit still anymore! I love catching up with them when I'm home. Here are some pictures of the kids over the last 7 months.

This picture was taken in February, right after Mia was born.

May, 2008

September, 2008

Heber Springs

For the Labor Day holiday, we went to Heber Springs, AR with our good friends Nick, Kristi and Nicholas Pesce. Chapman and Nicholas had so much fun playing. Mitch was able to do some Fly Fishing and we all got to just hang out and relax! Here are some pictures from our fun trip!

Chapman & Nicholas eating breakfast

I love this picture of my 2 favorite boys!!!!
Mitch doing some Fly Fishing right off of Nick & Kristi's backyard. Isn't this beautiful?!

Our trip was so fun! We can't wait to go back!