Merry Christmas 2009

What a year is has been! The highlight of the year was having everyone together for Christmas -- Thank you Santa Claus!!

Luci's 7th Birthday Disney World Adventure

On the morning of Luci's 7th birthday, we woke her up with the news that she was having a non-traditional birthday. Instead of going to school and having a family/friends birthday party in the evening, she would be flying down to Orlando, Florida for a five-day birthday extravanza at Disney World!!! It was fun for mom, dad, and Lola as well!

Mackenzie home from Malawi!!!

Soooo great to have her home safe and sound. Sadly, she did not take a camera with her, so we do not have pictures of elephants, beautiful Malawian children, nor "mouse on a stick." If you have Mackenzie as a friend on Facebook, maybe you can catch some there!



Nice corn rows Kenzie!!

Memorial Day camping with the Han Family at Pohick Bay

It was a beautiful location, delicous meals were prepared and devoured and fun was had by all!

Grandpa Papito comes to town!!

Grandpa Don aka Papito, came to visit in late May before Scott took off to the sandbox and Kenzie to Malawi. Baby Lola loves her grandpa!

Scott also made Grandpa take out the Chapman's canoe on it's maiden voyage down Goose Creek ( . . . a 3 hour tour . . a 3 hour tour . . .). Scott and Grandpa ended up going into the water on at least 3 separate occasions going over some rapids, and Grandpa ended up with 2 broken toes (we only had flimsy sandals to offer him for the journey) OUCH!

Cherry Blossoms and Sherry Blossoms

Sherry came to visit the clan for 48 hours. The highlight was our trip to the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC to celebrate the last few days of the Cherry Blossom Festival. Just walking and enjoying the beautiful day and listening to great Bubble- Gum Rock Music at the Jefferson Memorial.

Easter Egg Hunt at Ida Lee park (Leesburg, VA)

Luci and Malloy (long-time neighborhood friend) enjoyed the Easter Egg Hunt at Ida Lee park the Saturday before the Saturday before Easter Sunday . . .

Luci and Malloy also enjoyed some of the other "fun bounce" festivities. Mom, Dad, and baby Lola enjoyed just being outside on a nice sunny warm day after some nasty winter weather!