Walking on the Wild Side!

Chapman has learned to walk and it is so darn funny watching him. He went from standing up for a few seconds at a time to taking 16 steps before falling. My mom called it the "Frankenstien Walk" at first because he walked with locked knees and arms straight out in front of him for balance. But now he's got it and loves going wherever he pleases! Not so good for mom and dad but hey, that's part of it. We hear little pitter, patter all over now. Here are a few action shots of him from today.

My mom's sister, Barb, got him this blow-up Snoopy for his birthday. We blow it up during the day and Chapman loves to go over and see it.

Mitch's Deer

So, I would be a *bad* wife if I didn't give some love to the 11 point buck Mitch shot on Christopher Bean's land on Saturday. He was sure happy & I was told that I'll have a new centerpiece for my mantle. (Yeah, right!) Anyway, here is a picture. (Oh, and that's Doc ((Christopher & Cindy's dog)) drooling at the sight of the deer!)

Good Friends

We have been so blessed with many wonderful friends since moving to Jackson. Here are a few pictures of some of them.
These pictures were taken at our house this weekend. We watched the Alabama/Florida game.

Jon and Ella, Mitch and Chapman

My sweet girlfriends

(L-R) Gracie Gaspard, Amy Norris (http://www.browniegoose.com/) Tori Hayes (http://www.signingwithtots.com/) and Roxanne Neuhaus

Chapman's Buddies - (L-R) Reagan Neuhaus, Louisa Norris, Ella Hayes

Chapman and Brannon Spencer

This picture is from our Small Group Christmas Party. We are in a Small Group with 4 other couples from our church (Pinelake). The Kennedy's were delightful hostesses last night. We had a blast. We are very blessed to have such a great small group! It's hard to see everyone but here's who they are: Ashley & Bill Kennedy, Lindsay & Casey Westbrook, Sara Beth & Allan Maples, Emilia & Chris Blake

The Big Bash

Well, Chapman is officially one!! And man did we bring it in with style! He had a wonderful party on Saturday in Cape Girardeau, Missouri with extended family and friends totalling over 30 people. Here he is having a big time.

He's getting his cake. Everyone is sitting in front of him watching!

We had such a wonderful time at home for the week and the vacation was topped off by a great birthday party. We thank each and every one of you who came to celebrate the special day with us. We love you and thank God for you. We are truly blessed!!!!!

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Early Birthday Gifts!!

Chapman has already begun to cash in on what we know we be a great 1st birthday (November 13th)! Gigi and Pops gave him a few gifts early and he sure has been enjoying them. Here he is pushing around his train. He seems to be really close to walking.

Here he is sitting at his new table!! He loves it! He needs some friends to join him.

Trick or Treat!!

We took Chapman Trick-or-Treating last night. He had not had a nap yesterday afternoon which meant a grumpy & tired giraffe for sure! After he got finished chowing down on some Papa John's pizza (I had no idea he loved this so much!) we went out for a little candy gathering. I'm pretty certain we didn't get as much good candy because Mitch was strolling him up to the door saying, "Trick or treat - our giraffe is tired." I just know the thought going through the person's head, "This dad is going to go home and eat every bit of this candy because there is no way a child who can't even talk can eat any of this!!!!" Well, Mitch had no shame and as a result we have some candy to munch on. We - meaning Mitch & I. Chapman won't be enjoying any of it! : )

Chapman and Reagan posing in front of a Halloween display.