Going Private... Really, this time

Ok, we really are going private this time. Something about having pictures of my cute babes in cyber space for anyone to see is kind of wiggin' me out. So, drop me a comment if you want an invite... if I have your email you may get one anyway, but let me know...

i keep forgetting to write all the funny things down, but tonight Alisa said, "I want the purple one!" When I asked the purple what? she said "the purple light saber." She must have a brother.

Missing the Fam

Scott, here...alone...in Show Low. I thought we had moved to Show Low a few weeks ago. I remember some fun days at first. Then Ali and the kids went back to Flagstaff for some fun extended family activites: Lake Powell with the Crane's, Ali's sister's bridal shower, and some time at both Grandma's houses in between. I go to Flagstaff on the weekends to see them. During the week I am here in Show Low, working for that long-anticipated first paycheck.

Here are some pictures of the good ol' days when we all used to live in Show Low. :)

Pioneers and Lake Mary

Pioneer Day Family Home Evening--Grandma brought costumes to get into the spirit of it. The paraded around while we sang "Pioneer Children Sang as they Walked and Walked..."

Little princess thinks she's big enough to go without a nap. Here she fell asleep watching a movie on her little potty.

Lake Mary with Kelsi and Trevor.
Our ball of energy was brave this trip! He got out on the knee board with Scott, almost tried wake boarding (maybe when I'm 6!) and did the big bertha tube.
Before I got there with grandma, my hubby launched the boat with his sister and our two kids... alone. She's not old enough to drive the boat, so she stood on a rock in the lake holding the boat while he parked the trailer. The kids did well in the boat. Then somehow, they decided to put both kids in the tube while Kels flagged. They got a little freaked out when both kids disappeared and they had no idea if they were alive inside the tube... maybe not the smartest choice! But they were fine and had a great time.

Update

I thought I'd fill in on the move. Thanks to my wonderful brother, we had a smooth move. He drove the moving truck, I drove the girls, Scott and Jake drove the mobile dental clinic, and we made it! Scott and Josh unloaded boxes, we called in Scott's uncle and cousin to help move the piano in, then sent Josh on his way. Thank you for helping us!

We love our house and the community pool and rec center (and the fishing pond). The only bummer is that our landlord has a cat and two dogs. I didn't even think to ask. I am so allergic to cats and that first day was absolutely killer. I thought I might die. I lost my voice and had about 2 seconds between each sneeze for a few hours. It was AWEFUL. Since then, we've washed and vacuumed everything we could, and I am doing much better. A Claritin a day is helping, too.

We survived church yesterday! That's about how I feel every Sunday. I love church, but sometimes it's hard with such little ones. We sat behind "the cousins we've never met" as Jake calls them (Scott's cousins kids). Jake was so happy to have someone his age that understood his obsession with Transformers. There just happened to be another little 4 year old behind us, so the three of them were in little boy heaven.

There was one point that Jake needed to go potty, so Scott went out with him. Alisa decided she really needed to go potty, too, so I went out with babe in arms and Alisa in tow. It was quite tricky getting Alisa's diaper off and putting her on the potty without dipping her dress, then taking her off the pot, putting back on the diaper, and washing hands--all with a babe in arms. We had one minor incidence involving babe's head bumping into the stall wall. Besides that, I felt so successful. It's funny how those seemingly small things are great accomplishments.

I am so grateful for Scott's cousins. It's so nice to already know someone here. His aunt and uncle brought us dinner one night, some brought us brownies last night, and we have a play date today with Jake's new buddy, Cash. Yea for friends. Jake was so sad to leave his new friends at church and go home with just us. I think the upheaval is finally catching up to him. He's been having more meltdowns lately.

Alisa is potting training, unfortunately for us. Well, I know in the end it'll be great, but it is my least favorite part of parenthood. Ever. But, of necessity, we started it. She started pooping and putting her hand down her diaper to feel it, pulling out poopie fingers and then wiping her eyes or whatever itched. She also started taking off her poopie diaper and leaving it wherever it was, coming to us with nasty bum. Ew. So, it starts. She's pooped in the little potty twice and in her underwear twice. It's so gross. She's also had some pee-pee accidents on a chair cushion, the carpet, and the hard floor a few times, as well as her undies. Jake even reverted and peed on the carpet once. I was fuming at that. I actually had a time out for myself. Anyhow, things are okay, as long as we remember to watch her like a hawk and take her little potty to the room we are in.

Brooke has started pooping more regularly, if you wanted to know. She went 5 days without, then another 3 or 4, etc. She has a really hard time and is mostly screaming because of it. When she doesn't have that or gas, she is a sweet and happy baby. I can't wait for these next few weeks to pass, because usually the gas does, too and I will have a happy baby most of the time! She does know night from day, and sleeps usually from 10-3:30 or 4. I am so grateful for that.

Lastly, Jake had a sweet prayer yesterday: Thank you we could be together as a family. Please help us to be happy, thank you that we could eat this delicious food, and please bless us to serve one another.

Awesome. I love those thoughtful prayers. Plus, four different adults told us that he was a great singer yesterday in Primary. He loves to sing. I'm glad he's still uninhibited and so innocent.

After Dental School

Scott here. Just in case anyone is wondering where we are now, we have moved to Show Low, AZ. We are excited for this next chapter in our lives--i.e. real life, bills, loans to pay off, work, and three adorable kids to raise. I start my first job on Monday--wish me luck! Wish Ali luck, too--these three kids are a handful! And pray for that poor little kid on the rez tomorrow who's going to be my first patient! jk--I think we are just doing exams tomorrow.

The work truck and trailer clinic

a little wary

Pretty nice truck! I feel like I need wranglers and a cowboy hat when I'm in it. I think it might be a good look. And I think I might get addicted to having a big truck.

He's smiling here, but he forgets his check-up with me two weeks ago involved a lot of gagging and drooling and discomfort. (No cavities, though. He gets the gagging and drooling from his dad--I am a horrible patient--I hate going to the dentist--I can't even stand the vibrations from an electric toothbrush. Hopefully it makes me a little more sympathetic towards my patients.)

Funnies and Pictures

Some funny moments:

Today, Alisa said, "Dad! I picking my nose again!"

We were at the Seaman's after church. Scott asked his dad if he could borrow some gym shorts. Jake turned immediately to me and said, accent and all, "Chancho... I need to borrow some sweats!"

Jake at church: I am really thirsty. I have lots of thirsties. Like infinity thirsties!

We are sort of trying to potty train Alisa. She was on the potty tonight and so was I, trying to show her how to go. She said, "Mama... purple poo-poo? No, Yisa (Alisa) purple poo-poo. Mama boo (blue) poo-poo!" Wha?!

We were riding in our car (which is quite a sight, let me tell you, with three car seats across the back seat of our four door sedan). Brooklyn started screaming. Jake covered his ears and started yelling, "turn it off!" over and over. Nice coping skills. Alisa said, "Baby cwying!" then proceeded to make up her own little song with these amazing lyrics: baby cwying, baby cwying, baby cwying... even in those stressful moments she makes up songs.

Here are some pictures. Hopefully I'll get back on the blogging train soon!

Brookie with cousin, Treston. What a hunk! 18 lbs. at 4 months. :) He is such a smiler!

Lake Mary sunset

Josh with Treston (aka Big Red--the little hair he has is red!)

My mama and dad

Junk food at the lake.

FHE with G&G Crane, Josh, Tarah, and Treston

Sleeping on Aunt Kelsi

Big shoes to fill? And yes, Jonas, somehow we got away with your undies...

Their favorite game: Trap Alisa in the laundry basket. She is Tai Lung (Kung Fu Panda).

First bath. After two weeks. Definitely a third child.

Pony tails

Jake all decked out for church

Blue eyes

With Grandma Seaman

What a sweetie!