"Chapman Outdoorsman Event" -- Father's Day

Father's Day 2012 landed on the weekend that we returned from Sanibel.  And though we were all glad to be home, we couldn't let Father's day go unnoticed. 

 

My mom-in-law came up with the idea of doing an "Outdoorsman Event" for all the men in the family.  They would each have to compete and with each event would get points, which would be totalled at the end.  First place won $100 to Lowe's, 2nd place $50 to Lowe's, 3rd place $25 to Cracker Barrel, and 4th place $25 to Applebee's.

 

It was SO much fun to watch.  These guys are majorly competitive!

 

 

Event 1:  Archery

 

Event 2:  Skeet Shooting

 

 

Event 3:  Pond Fishing

 

 

 

 

The Cheerleading Crew:

 

 

 

 

Livin' on Island Time -- Sanibel 2012

"Wishing I was knee deep in the water somewhere
Got the blue sky breeze and it don't seem fair
Only worry in the world is the tide gonna reach my chair"

-- Zac Brown Band

 

We kicked off summer break with our annual trip to Sanibel Island.  For a flashback, here are recaps from our prior Sanibel shenanigans here and here and here and here and here (whew!).  This place has my heart. 

 

So many sweet memories and many more to come.

 

Serious business

 

Burning off Cheeburger Cheeburger lunch

 

Buried Briggy in the sand

 

 

Low tide is the best time

 

Paddleboarding

 

As usual, we snapped some family portraits too.  You just can't beat the beautiful scenery...makes for special shots!

 

 

(be looking for some of these shots in a soon-to-be updated blog header!)

Dustin' off the keyboard! 

 

Hope to recap our summer and catch up on some things very soon.  AND...a few new features!

Easter -- He is Risen!

***Taking the time being home-bound due to Tropical Storm Debby to catch up as I'm a little behind on happenings in our neck of the woods!***

"As they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead?  He is not here, but has risen!"

-- Luke 24:5-6

We had a blessed Easter (as they all are) this year.  Started the day with church, then supper and Easter eggs, and all sorts of other goodies in between!

Our Family -- Easter Sunday

Coloring Easter eggs!

Briggy was worried about ONE thing..."Tandeeyy!"  (candy)

Belle and Briggy

Memory Monday

We just wrapped up Mother's Day weekend, so today's Memory Monday goes a few years back.  Mother's Day 2010, my first as a mother of TWO, and Brigdon's dedication day.

Spring Portraits

With barely any time to spare before Easter, I managed to stitch up some matching neck ties for my boys to wear Easter Sunday.  And one muggy Spring Break morning, they got slicked up and we headed out for some (quick) Spring portraits.

Pretty dapper if I don't say so myself

So dreamy

We love our old bridge

The most beautiful child I've ever seen -- but I am partial

Briggy's "sweet face"

Another Year

It's May 1st yet again.  Today marks the anniversary of the day I lost my dad.  And though I've kept busy today and managed to keep my mind from wandering, I didn't want the day to end without me posting a few words for such an occasion.

Two years ago, on the tenth anniversary I wrote this blog post.  Just a few minutes ago, I pulled it up and read over it again.  To be honest, not much has changed in our life since then.  We're still dancing to the music of pitter-patter feet and watching our boys grow and change.  Life doesn't stop and the world keeps turning.  My God is still faithful. 

Miss you Dad -- excited to see you again someday soon and introduce you to a couple of sweet, rowdy little boys I know.