Annual Chapman Family Golf Tournament

I come from a golfing family... from my grandfather in his late eighties to my younger brother and everyone in between - we live and breathe golf (well, not all of us, but you get the idea). So, every year, in honor of my late Grandma Ruth (golfer extraordinaire) the Chapman clan gathers for a leave-it-all-on-the-green tournament. We are divided into teams of 4 and set loose on the course.

Well, much to the chagrin of the organizers, my family happens to be the best overall (my cousins should not refute this fact as they made sure to give us the heaviest handicap...+12) but we pulled through and won in the end! Our team consisted of my dad, my oldest brother Steve, my little brother Kevin, and then as the fourth player Shana, Mark, and me took turns with me teeing off, Shana hitting onto the green, and then Mark putting it in for us. We played best ball and had a blast!

Shana and Me hanging out looking like real golfers

(PS...I am like 5'7 and I look tiny next to Shana...I wish

I had long legs!)

Mark=non-golfer who just wants to have a good time

Dad=obsessed golfer

Shana=cutest golfer

Kevin=serious golfer


Steve=great golfer without a lot of time to play

For just out team, we had 4 golf carts...we were like our own little circus! It was Dad, Steve, Mark, Kevin, Kevin's girlfriend Jessica (who waited for him during his mission), Shana, and me!

As my Kevin was still studying for the Bar in Texas, I rode with my dad

Mark rode with Shana (duh...)

Waiting to tee off...

After everyone finished, we had a dinner and all the non-golfers joined us, including Cody...although, I don't think it will be long before he is playing too!

He's Back!! The Homecoming Party

After my little brother Kevin's homecoming talk in Sacrament meeting, we skipped the rest of church to "party" with everyone that came out to see him speak.

My three brothers (Kevin, Steve, and Mark) getting a little goofy

As an honorary groomsman, we had to make sure Cody's little tux fit...I think Cody thought grandma was torturing him!

Thankfully Daddy saved him!
Happy Boy!

House Update

Now that both Kevin and I are out of the state, we are relying on our builder and realtor to email us picture updates...and this is what we found in our last email:

Our house is now framed and this week they will start on the roofing! We are so excited!

He's Back!! Dinner at Lucilles

Our family's favorite restaurant is Lucille's...whenever there's a family celebration, we go there and order up yummy southern style BBQ delights like tri-tip, smoked chicken, meaty ribs, grilled corn on the cob, cheesy grits, and creamy sweet potatoes. It's a family tradition! I just wish the Bar hadn't kept MY Kevin away!

Dad and Kevin

Mark and Shana...only one week left!

Shana, Mark, and my oldest brother Steve

Me, Stacie, and Kevin (back in normal clothes...looking mighty pale, for him at least)

Steve can never sit still! He was bouncing all over the restaurant waiting for the food to come!

With his little boy, Cody

Like Father like Son!! Cody rather enjoyed all the BBQ, and most of all the pickles!
However, he did NOT like being wiped off with the warm towels by grandma!

He's Back!! The Airport

So, my brother Kevin arrived home on 7-24-09 (at the time my husband Kevin was still in Dallas studying for and taking the Bar)....we went to the airport, picked him up, took tons of pictures, and then spent the day hanging out together. It is so fun to have him around again!

Fresh off the plane!

Always hug your mom first!

Then hug your dad!

Last, but definitely not least, hug the girl who waited 2 years for you!

On the way home, Kevin got a little surprise. Steve, Tracy, and baby Cody were able to not only get on the same flight from Atlanta, but were able to get seats in the same row.

New Buckeye fans!!

Cody-man!

Cody loves his uncle Kevin (both of them!)!

Officially home!

He's Back!! Making Signs

In my family, it gets a little complicated when Kevin and I come home. You see, my little brother's name is also Kevin and my dad's middle name is Kevin...and then when we have big family get togethers, I even have a cousin named Kevin. Well, for the past two years while my little brother has been serving his mission, things have been a lot less confusing...but all that has changed! Kevin, the missionary, is home!

Elder Chapman served faithfully in the Ohio Columbus mission and as good siblings, we wanted to make sure that he got a big homecoming...including signs at the airport. So, we made signs and all wackiness ensued!

Stacie, Mitch, and Shana

Mark and Shana (one week before the wedding)

In the garage...

Making signs!

Mmmm...Yogurtland

Apparently California is enjoying a craze that beats all crazes...self serve frozen yogurt. On every corner, in every shopping center you can now load up on various flavors of frozen yogurt and toppings and pay by the ounce.

The shop owners are sneaky and make sure to give you a HUGE bowl (16 oz) that you will inevitably fill up with flavors such as Madagascar Vanilla, Strawberry Banana, Dutch Chocolate, Coconut, Cheesecake, etc. At $0.30 an ounce (or more, depending on the establishment), you can get a respectable size desert without breaking the bank or the belly (supposedly 8 oz = approx 100 calories).

But, then again, because I have NO self control, every time I go, I get sucked into the management's trap of filling up my enormous bowl and have to pay for every bit of it. As my sister Stacie works at one such establishment aptly named Yogurtland, I am FORCED to eat low calorie frozen goodness almost constantly...life is really rough living at home in California!

Left to Right:

Stacie (my sister), Mitch (her boyfriend), Shana (my then soon to be sister in law), Mark (my older brother), and Jeanette (my mom)

Mark blending into the wall