xoxo, the chapmans

sorry to say, but I found this post perfectly deli...

2012-06-02T09:53:27.503-10:00

sorry to say, but I found this post perfectly delightful :) really, though - your posts always make me smile.

I'm sorry about the pants...story of my life. I may be pregnant but when even old maternity clothes are struggling to fit, I go buy maxi skirts, too. they are lifesavers right now.

diet coke is a godsend.

the girls in their little tutus...my goodness. cutest.thing.ever.

and you totally were famous for a day. it's pretty awesome & I'm so glad you sent Alice's party in. you rock.

Sorry you had a rough day. I guess it was national...

2012-05-31T07:45:12.700-10:00

Sorry you had a rough day. I guess it was national day from hell like Elyse said...I had a rough one too. Here's hoping for a new beautiful day.

Your girls are darling and I can't wait until Holly starts dance!!

Man Marc, I can totally relate. Some days it just ...

2012-05-30T18:06:22.779-10:00

Man Marc, I can totally relate. Some days it just all collides and the Maxx and comfort food are the only things that can even remotely help. Your girls are so beautiful and fun. Take some credit!!! You are a wonderful mom. :)

I'm so glad you have bad days too. Makes me f...

2012-05-30T17:21:43.892-10:00

I'm so glad you have bad days too. Makes me feel normal since I look up to you in so many ways! You're amazing and I love that you're just a regular girl too...
LOVE Ellie in her costume. That is perfection right there.
Hang in there. Sending love and patience your way!

I have had a constant stream of swear words go thr...

2012-05-30T16:47:27.381-10:00

I have had a constant stream of swear words go through my head today. It must be national day from hell today.

I feel you.

Dale brought me home flowers today after I've been a total jerk, so with that and mikes love note, I'd say it's also national husbands save our asses day.

I apologize for all the swear words in this post.

I ♥ the shadow pictures of the girls kissing and b...

2012-05-24T03:49:53.985-10:00

I ♥ the shadow pictures of the girls kissing and blowing bubbles! You have such a great eye for photography!

I watched Philip Philips for the first time tonigh...

2012-05-23T23:22:24.411-10:00

I watched Philip Philips for the first time tonight as he won American Idol. He was very upset and I felt bad for him. My friend watching with me said he didn't want to win because it is a 10 year contract. That's kind of sad...

1. yes to brentwood 2. YES TO GIRLS' NIGHT 3...

2012-05-23T21:04:39.645-10:00

1. yes to brentwood

2. YES TO GIRLS' NIGHT

3. yes to the pool and stuff (vivian has a swimsuit that is soon to be too small)

4. Yes to running so I don't look as fat as I do in that picture up there.

Love your girls. And you. Seriously, Ellie is going to be a beauty. A serious knock out. And along with Allie, I can't wait for Tate to make Alice a French too (why does that sound like something dirty?)

You should get on that last thing you were talking...

2012-05-23T20:27:40.179-10:00

You should get on that last thing you were talking about. Your girls so love you back. During sharing time, Ellie always turns to me and says "where is my mom?" I usually point you out in the back and she smiles and waves (even if you don't notice) like she is the luckiest kid alive. She might be.

Lets go to Brentwood and do a girls night AND go t...

2012-05-23T20:21:33.922-10:00

Lets go to Brentwood and do a girls night AND go to the pool...and then do another Ragnar, but only after we do a girls weekend in the city or Hawaii or something. Am I getting carried away?

I love tv and I hate cooking in the summer. We should be friends.

Your girls are cute as always, and I can't wait to make Alice a French.

Tate and I also love that Wild Ones song, but it's ok because I'm not a primary president.

Thats all, I think.

ok- scratch not being able to find phillip's s...

2012-05-23T17:13:09.906-10:00

ok- scratch not being able to find phillip's song. i just found it! :)

loved this post, made me miss you! i too have a gi...

2012-05-23T17:10:46.598-10:00

loved this post, made me miss you! i too have a giant phillip crush. where did you find his song?! i searched for it even while he was singing i loved it so much. please do share, i can't wait to buy it!!

brentwood u-pick.... my childhood memories!!! oh dear sweet, brentwood. you guys really need to go to the corn fest. when i was little it was the major thing i looked forward to. who knows what it's like now after all of these years, but it sure holds a special place in my heart!

your girls are getting so big, it's true. they are so adorable, i love all of the pictures!

miss you marce! xo

lately i love that you are back to blogging! and i...

2012-05-23T14:29:15.231-10:00

lately i love that you are back to blogging! and i love that I am always the first one to comment because I have no shame like that!

i have to say that the Bachelorette is awesome EXCEPT for the fact that the guys can't get over how gorgeous she is. the ones in the show i mean. doesn't she feel awkward when they just keep going on and on about amazing she looks all the time? the kermit the frog thing was kinda lame but i like that the show is going more of the PG route this season thanks to her.

i'm glad you voted last night because I was at mutual and missed the whole thing! i was so bummed.

yes to a girls night soon!

your posts in motherhood are always inspiring beca...

2012-05-23T12:46:19.668-10:00

your posts in motherhood are always inspiring because you are able to eloquently write what most of us are thinking! you're a great mother!

Very beautifully written. Well said.

2012-05-23T09:26:00.496-10:00

Very beautifully written. Well said.

I ♥ ♥ ♥ your swimsuit and hat. So CUTE!

2012-05-23T07:33:10.931-10:00

I ♥ ♥ ♥ your swimsuit and hat. So CUTE!

Holy schmokes, look at that p.e.r.f.e.c.t handstan...

2012-05-23T04:25:35.200-10:00

Holy schmokes, look at that p.e.r.f.e.c.t handstand! Looks so wonderful, and I loved your thoughts on motherhood.

What a beautiful blog post! You and your children ...

2012-05-23T03:59:18.821-10:00

What a beautiful blog post! You and your children are so lucky to have each other. Nothing makes me happier than good parenting - it's hard to find these days!

ooh i'm down to join the beach bum club. i'...

2012-05-22T13:46:27.134-10:00

ooh i'm down to join the beach bum club. i'm being a bum at my house anyways...

cute, cute, pictures. i am craving some vacation now.

what a fun trip! it always feels wonderful to get ...

2012-05-20T13:40:22.034-10:00

what a fun trip! it always feels wonderful to get away. we've wanted to go to Mexico for awhile - it's where Tim served his mission, but the area he served isn't great for kids. maybe someday! love the pictures! :)

Loved all of the pictures! I'm so jealous righ...

2012-05-18T15:05:24.541-10:00

Loved all of the pictures! I'm so jealous right now. I think I would actually kill to go on vacation right now! St. George is about as far away as we get hahaha. Love your swimming suit! I haven't bought a new one in 5 yrs so I'm in desperate need. Maybe when I look as good as you in one I will splurge! So glad you had fun!

fajita republic. that is all i have to say.

2012-05-18T11:48:54.466-10:00

fajita republic. that is all i have to say.

Looks so wonderful! Glad you had a fabulous time. ...

2012-05-18T09:08:20.593-10:00

Looks so wonderful! Glad you had a fabulous time. My daughter wishes she could be there with you. She was sad to hear me say it was faraway.

that looks dreamy. you guys look great. oh, and i ...

2012-05-18T05:15:50.965-10:00

that looks dreamy. you guys look great. oh, and i want your swimsuit :)

OH MY it looks like TOO MUCH FUN!! This makes me e...

2012-05-18T05:04:44.643-10:00

OH MY it looks like TOO MUCH FUN!! This makes me even MORE excited for our upcoming trip to Florida in a couple of weeks... if that is even possible! I was already beyond excited! :)

So glad you had such a great time! Vacations like that are the best - nice relaxation & lots of memories & sun... doesn't get any better!