Overwhelmed is good!

Wow.....I can't believe this is happening! We've waited so long for this day! We are so happy, yet sooooooo overwhelmed! What do we do now? Of course, we have haven't closed YET! February 25 is "D -Day!"

Friday it snowed-iced and we stayed at Jonathan's parent's house for 3 days. We did alot upstairs in our new living quarters! We cleaned out drawers, bathroom and rec room! We accomplished alot!

I searched the web for inspiration on what our next step in this crazy journey should be. This is what I found......

http://blog.upack.com/posts/moving-expenses-and-tax-deductions/

http://www.upack.com/moving-resources/checklist.asp#t8

AAAAAAHhhhhhhh!!!! So many emotions!

HOME....Sweet....HOME...

All I have to say is...GOD IS GOOD!!!

Oh My! Our house has been on the market for 2.7 Years and we recieved an offer yesterday! We accepted the offer and are due to close on the house on the 25th of February! God is good! What do we do now?

We will be moving into my in-laws home! Im so excited to do that! They are really nice for letting us do that while we are savaing and building!

Whewww....Im tired....

Sunday...NO SCHOOL

This is what I will miss in the morning! LOL.....
Boy do I love Lazy Sundays! Sundays really aren't lazy I guess. They are actually busy very busy. A usual Sunday consists of.....

Waking up for Sunday School.

Sunday School.

Big Church.

Lunch at the in-laws.

Workout.

Go to Wal-Mart for the week.

A Nap if Time Allows.

Church.

Dinner/Get laundry started.

Desperate Housewives.

Brothers and Sisters.

Brush Teeth, take out contacts, wash face.

Play scrabble on my iphone.

Sleep.

The next morning is SCHOOL.....

BUT.....The difference in today and all the other Sunday's id that tomorrow is a Holiday and guess what?

NO SCHOOL!!!!

10 Things that make Jonathan and I Happy.....

10 things that make me happy:

1. God and His Son.
2. My husband. He makes me laugh every, single. day. I love him more and more each day and can't get enough of him.
3. Being with my family.
4. Relaxing at the lake, on the boat, a good book, head phones on, sunglasses on SOAKING UP THE RAYS!
5. Cruises.
6. My Dog. Regal.
7. Spending time with my grandparents.
8. Spending Sunday afternoons with my in-laws.
9. My job. Preschoolers.
10. When my husband surprises me.

Jonathan's 10 things that make him happy.....

1. My wife.

2. Spending time with my family

3. Hunting

4. Fishing

5. Skiing (water)

6. Playing Golf

7. Eating

8. Going on Vacation

9. Hunting Shows on TV.

10. Going to Church

Check this video out.....my father-in-law introduced me to this "Bro"!

Better Days....

Today was a MUCH better day! Ive only done 10 miles this week, but at least I can move (at least tonight!). 4 miles today and ran 1 whole mile! I like it baby! Busy, Busy, week. Thirty-One is getting started, running, basketball games, church, KD training, cleaning, LOWER THE PRICE OF OUR HOUSE BY $7 grand, and warms weather! Better Days really are ahead!

Running is for the dogs.......

I was so pumped about running.

My schedule so far...

Sunday...4 miles

Monday..Zumba

Wednesday..Attempted 4 miles, but only did 2 :(

Today was REALLY rough! I thought I was okay and them my legs started cramping. I barley made it home! I hope tomorrow is better! That "Runner's High" has gone away!

Please come back! :)

Mississippi Madness

Oh.....What an AMAZING weekend!

We left on Thursday for Mississippi with 7 degree temperatures! Once we got down there the weather wasn't much better! We arrived at about 6. There's no place like Church Hill Mississippi! I absolutely LOVE my Grandparents house! The smell, the sounds, the feel of the house is and always will be unforgettable!

Friday

it was SO cold we couldn't go out and do anything because it was so cold. So we stayed in and watched 4 Elvis Movies! They were: Blue Hawaii, Girl Happy, Speedway, and Spinout. It was so fun just watching movies with them! I just love my grandparents! Jonathan went hunting and saw 4 doe, but didn't shoot them! That night we left for Rhythm and Blues- I think that was the name-! It was so fun seeing friends that are so dear to us! I had sauteed shrimp and Jonathan had Ribyee! Yum! I just love being in the south! (I don't think I would move back though)

Saturday

Woke up bright and early to NO ELECTRICITY and NO WATER! Also, woke up to the sound of Jonathan and Aaron outside chopping wood in 4 degree weather!! Since we didn't have electricity or water we went to the grooms parents house to take showers and get ready! Thank you Wadsworth Family and the Glenrose Plantation! Hot showers and lights! After showers and makeup we loaded up to go to the wedding. It was at the Washington Methodist Church. The church was but in the mid 1800's and was absolutely beautiful! It was a short wedding then on to the reception! It was a great reception. Seeing my mom and Carolyn dance was priceless! Pictures to come soon!

It was a short weekend and a wonderful ride home!

When we go home on Sunday, after stopping at Costco's, Jonathan and I went for our LONG run! Oh My! I think I experienced a "runner's high". I did 4 miles! It was great! I did so much better than I thought I would do! It was neat just going and doing better each day! I don't say this often, but I am very proud of myself! I can't believe Jonathan and I will be running 13.1 miles in April! Yikes!

Great weekend. Great Family. Great Friends. Mississippi Madness :)

Back to the Grind...RRrrrrr

So it's back to the grind. It's a very hard thing to comprehend, but I was actually excited to see my students. I have the best job and am so blessed. I absolutely love my students and love being around them. Everyday is not good, but they are precious little children that are like little sponges. Love my job!

1/2 Marathon update......9 miles for the week are under my belt! Never would've thought I would be running 9 miles! That is a total calculation, of course! Ive got 2 more days of cross training and then I have my long run of 4 miles. I wish I could run 3 straight miles! Maybe I'll get there! At least I'm doing it! An A for trying!

Long day....JA meeting and someone looked at our house today. Im beyond ready to sell. It will happen one day! :)Ready for the kiddos tomorrow......and my short week! YAY for the Wadsworth Wedding!!

Ok....Day 1 of 1/2 marathon training. 3 miles down for the week....9 miles to go this week! This is going to be a long 15 weeks and 6 days!! Let's get this party started! :)

2009 Year in Review

January.... took class for hand gun carry permit...LOST OF SNOW...weddings

Feb......Valentines Day..ooo la la...I met Dr. Jean!

March.....Went to Gatlinburg with the family...Went swimming in 34 degree weather. Indoor water park was cool.

April.....Easter time and went to Grandparents w mom....crawfish...yum

May.....Jonathan killed a turkey. Caught crappie. Went to the lake ALOT. Was on the Strawberry Festival Committee for the family day. Strawberry farm to pick fresh berries! yum

June....BAHAMAS...Atlantis.....Halfmoon Cay....sunburn, ouch!......Anniversary....Melting pot...painted a piece of pottery (very creative I might add!) Disney World for Kappa Delta Convention (I met Bonnie!!!) Got my MAC

July...... Birthday....girls weekend at the lake....spraklers...2 weeks at the lake house....caught crappie....skied.....Pattie's YUM....good tan

August.....school.....only got to go the lake for the weekends.....Jonathan started back to school..Poppy's Birthday

September.... ??...long school month.....KD recruitment.....

October......Jonathan's Birthday....MeMaws birthday......went to Mississippi...Granddaddy's birthday.........Jonathan got a perculator for his bday

November......Jonathan killed an 8 point...Turkey Day 5k....Thanksgiving at the Faulkner's...went to the Christmas tree farm and cut down a tree

December.....Parties, no school, hunting, no deer.....42" Plasma HD....washer and dryer......sold the Honda...Christmas

01-02-2010......turn it around and it's 2010

Can you believe it's January 2nd, 2010? Two weeks off work and nothing accomplished. How did that happen? I wanted to get our computer room cleaned out over the break, but that didn't happen! However, we did get our Christmas decorations put away. Actually, we have to take our Christmas decorations to Jonathan's parents house because we don't have room at our house. We have been taking them there every year since we were married in 2007.

Our home has been on the market for 2.6 years! When we talk about how long it has been on the market it is unbelievable! When I saw the house in 2006 I just had to have it! I had looked at about 50 houses and when I saw this one I knew it was "THE HOUSE"! I know someone out there is going to have the same feeling! There is a reason we haven't sold it though. Some unknown reason! who knows? One day baby! One day baby it will sell! I know this is the year! I have a feeling! (We ate hog jowl, black eyed peas, corn bread and cabbage New Year's Day!)

2010 sure is going to be an amazing year! Let's live it!

NeW yEaR's DaY M-E-N-U......2010

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Race pictures.......It was an interesting race for a good cause. It was for an 8 year old, JT Lagace. He has cancer and the money went to the family for medical bills. They raised about $2300.00! As I was crossing the finish line a chopper landed right by the finish line in honor of JT. Good race for a good cause.

Let the 1/2 Marathon training begin!

Cheers for a New Year

Cheers for a new year! Day two of "The Chapman Family Blog" is a success! I'm so proud of myself! I actually couldn't wait to get home so I could continue my second day of being a "blogger". Is that the correct term?

It was a wonderful New Year's Eve. Before we left for the night Jonathan and I registered for the Country Music City 1/2 Marathon!! I can't believe it! I'm very nervous! We began the evening with a smorgasbord of sushi from sakura! Yum! Good friends and good food, who could ask for a better night! Then after the stunning sushi we went to the Faulkner's home for a night of games- comedy was included of course! We played whits and wagers....hard game. Jonathan and I won out of 5 couples. Not sure how----lucky guesses! Then it was "Taboo Time"! We played girls against boys. Of course the girls won! I learned that Jonathan is awful at Taboo! It was funny!Did I mention that Jonathan had to work the next day. We had originally said that we were going to leave at 11:00 so he could get in bed, but he asked if we could stay! We ended up leaving at 1:00ish. I couldn't have asked for a better mate and friend. Great Night! Great ending to 2009!

It's 2010......Woke up at 6:00a.m. Sleepy, but awake. Drove to Camden and the Coopers picked us up and it was on to the metropolis of Big Sandy! Race was pretty hilly it was actually my worse race time, but received 2nd place in my age group! Not sure how that happened! Ha! I actually wrote down my time in the age blank. I placed 1st in the 45 age group! I didn't go and accept my award! I was laughing too hard!! After the race we went to the Mexican restaurant and then went home and took a nap with my mom!

Great first day of 2010! I can't wait to see what this year holds for our family! Hopefully it will involve selling our house, me getting a new car, starting to build our new house and adding to our family unit! We'll see what happens!