Monday, December 29, 2008

Merry Christmas from the Chapman Family

Dusty needs a haircut Kristen! Care to do a little charity work?
Ma Maw and Papa Floyd wonder "what could it be?"


Vince tells Floyd a secret


Vince sports his sock monkey slippers and wonders if he has an aunt Clara! (Christmas Story)


He got a momma cow and a baby cow!




Yeah, this is my ride!






Brush those little pearls!



but WHY can't I have some toothpaste on it?


Oh, Dusty, you are so clever!



I CAN'T SPELL!!!!!


what's that Dusty?


MORE, MORE, GIVE ME MORE!

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!








Saturday, December 20, 2008

Monday, December 15, 2008

Vince can't wait for Christmas!!

After we got home Vince was in a crazy mood! He took out toys and dragged them all over the living room and was running around like a loonie!

He took presents and was making us chase him.

It was past his bedtime so I guess he was tripping!

Walk with the wisemen Cornerstone Baptist Church

We took the drive through lights display at the park last night and Vince loved it! This video is of him clapping to the music when we were waiting. I actually started the video because he was raising his hands A LOT! Of course he quit when I got the camera out. He's got some Grandma in him!

They wouldn't let us take pictures but we saw lots of different displays. Cornerstone Church had a beautiful manger light scene and a sign promoting a Walk with the wise men presentation. We decided to go since it was the last night. We waited for over 45 minutes for our turn! It was crowded! They gave us numbers and each group of 30 or so took a 15 minute journey with a wise man. It was actually pretty cool. They started with a mom and daughter and telling her the true meaning of Christmas then we went down a long hall and then outside. The had an incredible set up and different sections for scenes. They did it all! The angle appearing to Mary, Joseph's dream, looking for a place to stay, the birth of Christ, the crucifixion and the resurrection! Complete with props and LIVE animals!!!! It was really great. Pastor Bob gave a recap at the end and told everyone watching that Jesus was born to a virgin, lived and died then rose again on the third day and that he lives now and forever! AMEN!!! He also gave a moment for anyone who has not come to Christ and offered more information to them.

Reminded me of Pastor Greg....... Never leave ANYTHING OR ANYWHERE without an invitation! That makes him so Beautiful! We love you.

Sunday, December 14, 2008

FEEDING DUCKS AT THE PARK!

THIS WAS REALLY FUN!

I had a Kim Byrd moment when our camera died and I cant show you all the fun we had. At least we got this video.

Ben Gill Park has a beautiful fountain and cute little bridge that goes over the big pond. We had a great time and will have to go back with a charged camera!

I can't believe we lived here all this time and didn't know about this!

What friendly ducks they have! Vince thought they were the most intriguing creatures. He just laughed and laughed.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

our heart, our desire, is to see the nations worship You.

JUST A THOUGHT AS CHRISTMAS APPROACHES

I was watching TV and came across yet ANOTHER commercial for Walmart trying to "sell" us Christmas! Yes, I said "sell " us Christmas! The add stated that "Christmas costs less at Walmart" What??? Christmas costs something?? I could not calculate the idea!

People, We are not charged anything to have Christmas! It is FREE! It will come even if we don't spend a dime, have any gifts, a tree, a turkey, ham, pie, bows, ribbons, paper, ornaments, lights, giant inflatable things in our yards, candy canes, stockings, or any of the things we stress out to spend Gods money on!

I started thinking I can't believe that Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch stole Christmas is even on the air because it says exactly this!

THEN I remembered the end of the show. The Grinch gave it all back! OK, so you say "SO" well, I'm sure a big sigh of relief came upon all kids watching as to say "that was close, but they got the stuff back yeah!!!! and they still sit down to enjoy it all!

Think about it! Why couldn't the Grinch keep the stuff or something?

Anyway, I just wanted to say PLEASE REMEMBER Christmas cost's NOTHING @ God's house.
JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON and speaking of God's money, Please remember this is the time for Lottie Moon Offering! Please give back a little of what is God's money anyway and help send out missionaries to the ends of the earth. Give to help those who have accepted the call to GO AND MAKE DISCIPLES. Thank you Pastor Greg and the entire Byrd Family for showing me the true meaning of giving. It is not to spoil our children with more junk, it is to support those in need of the one thing the store can not stock on the shelf and that is SALVATION through Jesus Christ.

Please click on the link below for more information on Lottie Moon.
http://www.imb.org/main/default.asp

Sunday, November 30, 2008

If you need to pee, do it before you watch this!


I tell you, I almost peed myself filming this!


We just keep watching it over and over!


I want to go back to Canton for the best shopping in the world! I love me some antiques . I saw so many shops along the highway on our way to Athens and almost stopped but I was following Mark and didn't want to get lost! On our way back I had to sink down in the seat mumbling as I sat in traffic watching all the shoppers from first Monday holding us up. The dine in excitement of an original red roof Pizza Hut "Chicken Jalapeno Stuffed Crust Pizza" was easing my pain until we got there, ordered and the waitress said they were OUT OF CHICKEN!! I felt my heart break! First no shopping or even looking now no Jalapeno Chicken Pizza!!!! I wanted to tell her "This is East Texas!,.... go get one from the farm and get to making it!!!! Oh well, I still enjoyed my Canadian bacon...........I guess.



Kim W., as soon as Spring gets here you MUST come down and go to Canton with me!! Jimmy and the kids can go with Mark and the kids to Athens!

Saturday, November 29, 2008

East Texas Freshwater Fishery in Athens! What a great day!

UH, NO COMMENT BILL GOT SPLASHED BY THE CATFISH

My 3 guys share a moment.


Vince cried for this little Bass and Daddy said "grab it by the lip" so he did as he was sniffing from crying then loved on his little fish, oh. excuse me his little BASS!



Alligators

Raccoon, beaver


Dusty trying not to look at me he is also wet from the catfish.




Vince says "How could life get any better than this?"


Look Daddy, look


WHAT IS THAT???? There must have been a hundred fish!



Hello Mr. Turtle


Vince had a GREAT DAY!!!



4 GUYS LOOKIN' AT FISH!

What a beautiful day! I tell you Vince had the time of his life! I have video of him laughing but it was taking forever to upload so I cancelled it. Oh well.

Decorating the tree and playing reindeer with Grandad Chapman





































Thursday, November 20, 2008

Vince was quite chatty tonight

He really had something on his mind! I wish I knew what he was saying but I'm sure it was juicy! He continued chattering for a long time.

I love how he sticks out his tongue

The sweetest sound on earth is the voice of your baby! Man, how time flies.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Family Photos!
















The photo's will be mailed out tomorrow!

I can't believe we waited this long! We did not have much of a selection due to Dusty acting like a little punk and Vince was melting down! I am disappointed in the way they came out but I guess I must be glad we have any at all. This was the best one as far as everyone not looking too weird/ Vince was making some hateful faces and Dusty kept covering his eyes with that nappy hair! I myself HATE pictures with a passion so you get what you get with me!

If this photo had captions they would read:

Mark- I cant hold this smile much longer

Vicky- I knew I shouldn't have worn a "V"neck

Dusty- I'm a sheep dog!

Vince- I hope I get to keep that teddy bear!

We will only be sending out the group pic. but I wanted to post them all!

I also noticed there sure is some extra space down front next to Vince!!!!!










Tuesday, November 11, 2008

crafty little me!!

I reupholstered a stool and made a tapestry dealie!
YES DEBI WEST, I did it all by myself!



Well, all I can say is "UGH" AND SO IT BEGINS....


I was putting clothes in the dryer and sorting the next load in the laundry room when I glanced down and ALL THE CLOTHES I PUT IN WERE NOW OUT AND VINCE WAS IN!!!
Bad words almost came out, I was so tired and had so much left to do. If he wasn't so darn cute I may not have thought that was so funny!!!
I called to Mark to bring the camera and he was actually still in there!

Thank Goodness for Braums Pumpkin Ice Cream

I just love Pumpkin Ice Cream from Braums!
I have NEVER EVER had to share it, Dusty and Mark will not touch it but VINCE LOVES IT!!






Monday, November 3, 2008

Vince loves Briley and DANCE BABY DANCE

Oklahoma trip and Incredible Pizza!!

Beautiful Sunset
best buddies

more best buddies


our babies!



go Dusty go




Vince chowing down





Happy Halloween