Sunday, May 8, 2011

Weekend with Grandma and Grandpa Chapman

Grandma and Grandpa Chapman visited this weekend and we had lots of fun. 

Goldy Gopher Fan Club had a Kickball Party.  The girls played kickball and Duck, Duck, Grey Duck with other kids and some U of M student athletes. 

Casey's first time up for "bat", kicked the ball and took off towards first, continued to second and didn't stop running until home plate.  Keep in mind her kick barely made it back to the pitcher...she didn't have any concern if she was going to get out.  She was on a mission to take a round trip around the bases....she's a pretty quick little mite too! She was by far the smallest and youngest Goldy Gopher Fan there and had everyone in the building laughing!

I think we have a runner on our hands with Miss Maria.  She is a natural.  She also took great care of her little sister.  Casey didn't leave her side and Maria made sure she was ok throughout the entire party.  Maria always let Casey go before her and was her biggest fan, cheering her all the way around the bases.  It was so cute!

We were very impressed with how the U of M Student Athletes handled the kids.  They seemed like they were having just as much fun as the kids. 


Maria and Casey down and ready.





Unfortunately, Goldy didn't make it long.  He had a bad tummy so he just played for a few minutes, but we got to see him!! 




After some burgers on the grill at home, we headed to Downtown Minneapolis to enjoy the weather and check out all the action.  We walked around the Nicollet Mall area, tried to find ice cream but found bars were the establishments of choice in this particular area.  We did find a place to get some Icees for the girls but struck out on ice cream.  We were able to walk right up to Target Field.  It was a great night and we had fun checking out all the things to see in Downtown Minneapolis.

Friday, May 6, 2011

Weekend In La Crosse

Morgan Jean and Casey Jean
Happy 10th Birthday Morgan!


Raegan, Maria, Morgan and Casey
Just missing the Reiny kiddos!




 



Grandma Nancy, Grandpa Brian, the Boe girls and the Chappy girls.






We took a quick trip to La Crosse last weekend.  Raegan received her first communion and Morgan turned 10!!  Yikes, 10 years ago marks Cory and Lynn's beginning:)  Oh how time flies!

We also spent Sunday afternoon with the Donnenwerths.  Mike and Amy made a great lunch!

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Cody and Kirby Lewton Wedding

Easter 2011 - Trip to Indy! 
Family Weddings and Easter Egg Hunts
Casey Jean Bean and Mom


Chappy Girls!


Casey Jean Bean

 Maria and Emma
 The Donnenwerths
 The Chapman Family
 Lynn, Amy, Aunt Laurie and Grandma Gingy
Amy, Grandma Gingy, Macy Mae, Maria, Aunt Laurie, Lynn and Casey Jean
The Lewtie Cousins - so much fun!!

Another Lewton Family Wedding!!!  It was so fun to see all the Lewtie cousins, aunts and uncles! 
Cody and Kirby Lewton - April 23, 2011

Minny needs a new home:(




Turns out the Chapman house is not the right fit for Minny and the Chapmans.  She is a cute little dog but didn't do well with the little kids (Casey) and did not like being left alone while we were at work and school. 

Minny went home with a U of M Cheer Squad member...CASEY...how ironic!!  Minny lives in Green Bay with a family that the dad works from home and the mom works part time.  Casey, the cheer leader, has an 11 year old brother to play with Minny too.  Thankfully we were able to find a great home for Minny...she's a Packer!!

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Minny - Our New Puppy


Meet the newest member of the Chapman Family!
..........
MINNY


Minny became a member of the Chapman Family
Friday, March 11th.
She is 5lbs 5 oz. right now and will grow to be 10-15lbs.

The girls watching SpongeBob with Minny...Minny is obviously very interested in Sponge Bob:)
Maria loves to snuggle her.  They told us she was a snuggler and so far that has been the case.

Maria and Minny after the first night home.  Minny did pretty well.  She slept in her kennel and whined and barked some but not as much as we expected.  Just like bringing home a new baby. 
Our collection of random stuffed puppies are becoming her buddies!

Maria with Minny at the pet store.

Caser Jean with Minny.
This is one puppy Casey was not happy to share with Minny. 

We named her Minny because she is a mini and after our journey over the last year as we have made Minnesota our new home.

Wish us luck...do we really know what we are in for? 
So far, she's done pretty well with potty training but she's left a couple little puddles.
The girls get really worried when she whines and cries.  We left to go to the grocery store and it was a 30 minute process to make sure Minny would be okay while we were gone. 

Cheers to our new puppy!!

Friday, March 4, 2011

Welcome to our Blog!

Casey Jean

Maria Lynn

Casey LOVES the Gophers - she always has a story about Goldy!

 Buzzy Bee and Maria

Casey's holding a Goldy bobble head

Casey and Mrs. Lady Bug 
Merry Christmas

Maria got her DS and Woody

Casey, Buzz and Woody - Casey LOVES Toy Sto

Casey and Jessie



Jeaner Beaner is a pretty funny little girl.  She loves to wear dresses and tights.

Like I said, she's silly!

Maria is a BIG Minnesota Basketball fan.  Blake Hoffarber and Trevor Mbaekwae are her favorites.

Minnesota Football beat Iowa so Floyd the pig was at Williams.

Family photo op with Floyd

Trouble ... we're just missing Mia.

The Chapman Cousins with Grandma and Grandma
Ok - we're giving this a try.