HAPPY HOLIDAYS

We had a wonderful Christmas. We spent Christmas Eve sledding at little Powderhorn. Cydney and Jason got heeleys for Christmas. Taylor got games for his playstation and Wii. Paityn got a playpen for her baby but for some reason she thought it was for her. Christmas day we had breakfast at our house with my sisters and their families. Later we went to Becky's new house and had dinner. On Wednesday we went to Utah and spent time seeing family/friends, shopping and eating a lot!! We are so grateful for all our loved ones. Thanks for making our lives so complete. WE love you!! We are grateful for all our blessings. WE know God has truly watched over us and blessed us with good health and prosperity. Happy New Year!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

Santa at the mall!
Paityn wasn't too sure about Santa, but finally she warmed up to him.

Cydney's Concert!



This years Cydney wanted to try out for the Grand Junction Children's Chior. We were a little nervous about her trying out, but she made it and it has been a wonderful experience. She loves it!! She had a concert with the Grand Junction Symphony. Both her Grandmas came to watch as well as the Gibbs, Barneys and Keith's. She also did her first semi solo at church. She sang with her dad!! She did so good. We love her and are so proud of her.

PAITYN turns two!!

Where has the time gone? I can't believe that she is already two
years old. She has grown so much over this last year.
She is so full of energy!! She loves to play and play and play!!
On occasion she will cuddle with her mom and dad. When she doesn't like what we have to say she usually goes to Cydney. She knows just how to comfort her. Paityn is definitely entertaining and fun, but we both definitely need our naps. Doug took these pictures last Sunday at the Kohls house. She loved to play in the leaves. We love her so much. Happy Birthday Paityn!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

We had a really fun Halloween. We started by carving pumpkins and decorating cookies on Sunday. Paityn did more eating than decorating. She loved the frosting. Then the kids made scary ghost pictures with Doug's camera. On Tuesday night we took the kids to a haunted house. It was so funny seeing them get scared. Cydney almost cried, Jaxon was tough, and not much fazed Taylor. He did run really fast when the chain saw came after him!! They all did. Halloween we went trick or treating in downtown Fruita. It's fun to see everyone in our community. Paityn wasn't too sure who that goofy looking guy was that came with us(Doug). Then we went to the Keith's house for dinner. After dinner we went to the church and did trunk or treat. We topped off the night with Doug taking the older kids around the neighborhood. Needless to say we have more candy than we can eat for a year!! Good thing we have a dentist in the family. Well, Happy Halloween. We love ya and Miss you.

3 HOURS, 37 MINUTES and 17 SECONDS!!
I ran the St. George Marathon this last Saturday. I had my best marathon time and I qualified for the Boston Marathon in April. I have always wanted to go and do the Boston Marathon. So Boston, here we come!! Doug gets to come too, I guess!!

Happy Birthday Jaxon and Cydney

Cydney and Jaxon's birthdays are so close together that we decided to do a joint birthday party. We took them and some friends and family to Banana's Fun Park here in Grand Junction. It was a fun day. Grandma Erickson was here visiting and she was willing to go on the attractions. She almost fell in the pool on the bumper boats. Good thing she's flexible. The kids also did laser tag and played video games. Paityn had a ball on the kiddie rides. She got green frosting all over her hair. She never seems to stop surprising us. She's always good for a nice picture. I can't believe how quickly time has gone by. Jaxon is 7 years old today. He has grown into such a sweet boy. We love him so much. Cydney will be 10 next Monday. She has blossomed into a young woman. Yikes!! She made the Grand Valley Childrens choir and is enjoying it. It's a nice change from sports.

Bear Lake August 2007

We went to Bear Lake this year. We love Bear Lake!! It was beautiful. Grandma Chapman was there and Doug's brother Rick's family came also. We played at the beach, went swimming, and went to Pickleville Playhouse.

Lagoon August 2007

We went to Lagoon in August. It was Paityn's first time. She wasn't sure about the rides. We couldn't get her to smile until the last ride of the day. Doug's mom came with us to help with Paityn. Taylor wasn't to excited about getting all wet, but we had a great time!!

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Rattlesnake Arches

We went hiking to rattlesnake arches. I thought it would be fun to show everyone what is in our backyard(so to speak!). We could see Fruita from the hike. We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful place. It was Kellie's(my sister) birthday so we decided to go 4-wheelen and hiking on her birthday. Some of our friends Carla and John Kohls came with us. My dad even came. My mom was nice enough to stay home with the babies, that's why you don't see Paityn anywhere. We had a wonderful day.

Happy 4th of July

We had a great 4th of July. On July 3rd we went to the fireworks show in Fruita. On the 4th I went for a trail run up Independence Rock which is in the Colorado National Monument. Later that day we went to the Kohls house and went swimming. Then we had a barbeque at the Lynn's house. That night we did fireworks and played games. It was a great day!! Happy 4th of July. We miss you!!

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This is what the Chapman family has been up to in the last few months. Taylor played in a baseball league for special needs kids. Every game they have a team come and be their buddies. This game a team from Juco(college world series that is held in Grand Junction every year)were Taylor's buddies. The New Mexico Junior College took 2nd place. Jaxon played two sports this spring. He averages about 10 goals a game in soccer. He loves baseball. Cydney is still playing soccer. She is really talented. She did girls on the run this spring and completed a 5k(3.1 miles). We think that really helped her be in shape for soccer. Paityn is always there watching. She can't wait to get started!!

Fun in the Sun

The kids purchased a slip and slide today. They had fun playing outside. It was 100 degrees today. They always have fun in the water.

Paityn's Messy Face

It always seems like Paityn is into something.

Hi Everyone,

This is what has been going on in the Chapman household. I guess the biggest news is that Doug has started a new Job. He has left big bad Pharmaceuticals for big bad Oil. He is now working for Halliburton. Yea, sometimes he gets flipped off when he drives his company car. He has been there just over 2 weeks and is liking it so far. It is a big adventure for him. He will need to learn the oil industry so therefore he is working 13 weeks in the field. With the hard hats. After that he will be a sales manager. He is excited.

Everyone else is doing well. Michelle is training for her 7th St. George marathon. She keeps busy selling the Shade Clothing line. Modest clothing for women. I love it!! I meet a lot a good people!!

The kids are doing great. Paityn in really growing up. We can't believe it. Taylor is doing well he made the honor roll 3 times last year. Ha Ha!! He really did. What does that say about our public education? Cydney is growing into a beautiful young woman. She completed a 5k this spring. She loves soccer. She is enjoying her summer break playing the Wii we just bought. Jaxon is my sweetheart. He enjoyed playing baseball this spring even more that soccer. He is growing up. He will start 1st grade this year.

Love

Doug and Michelle Chapman