Saturday, March 19, 2011

Facebook Listing

Here is the link to Scott's Facebook Page for his dental office. Show your support and become a fan!

www.facebook.com/pages/L-Scott-Seaman-DDS/140562609342572

February News

Wow I am way behind here... and have tons of pictures. This is installment one. First of all, my dad (aka my parents) were in charge of a Stake Valentine's day party at the church (this includes all of the Mormon's in Flagstaff, Williams, and the Grand Canyon). They put on a rockin' luau, complete with ukulele player, hula dancer, and the haka done by my bro. (video at the end of this--not someone you want to meet in a dark ally). They did a great job. There was lots of dancing and some games.
At the end of Feb. my sis and bro in law brought their family down, left their kids, and got away to Scottsdale for a few days. We had a good time ice skating, swimming, and hanging out. Then my whole family (all six siblings together) came for the baby blessing of my little nephew, Brody Eugene. It was much less stressful than Christmas. We had a great time.

Here's my dad with little Addison Juliet. Such a doll!
Alisa and Brooke just adored all three babies in the house. Here's Ailsa with smiley Addison.
Brookie and Malia
The kids wrestling Tanner, my little sister's boyfriend. We tried to warn him that if he wrestled with them once, he'd have some wrestling buddies for life.
There was a huge snow storm. We had fun sledding and playing outside with the San Diego-ans.
One afternoon, my mom graciously watched all the kids while the adults got in a good soak in the snow. Have I mentioned that my parents are both saints?
Cousin Corban all dressed in Alisa's duds... he looks so manly!

At the church after Brody's blessing. Did anyone get a picture of the Crane Clan? This is Tarah's family.

Darin with newest baby Lily (cheeky--she has the chubbiest, cutest cheeks ever... she's SO FLUFFY!)
Lisa and Tanner
My dad with Lily Jane
Darin and Shelly
Liv and Addison
Ashley showing Alisa how it's done. We had this lovely red velvet cheesecake dessert, after a delicious Cafe Rio style dinner hosted by Tarah and Josh.
Grandma and Lily
Josh and Brody
Grandpa loves his girls
Smiley Brody... such a good baby!
Candid shots


Brookie all ready to play in the snow.











I took the kids (older than Eliza) over to the Seaman's sledding hill in their backyard. It is long, steep, and tons of fun! The second day, Jeff and I took them again. It was all iced over and hard. Alisa wiped out on her first run down, scraped up her face, and was out for a bit. Eventually we went back on the slow, heavy sled for a more in-conrol ride.





On the edge of their property, the Seaman's have the remains of an old rock house (ruins). The kids and I had a great time climbing on it and having a snowball fight through the windows.




Ashley and Olivia entertained the kids for at least an hour with puppet shows from Grandma's dusters, squash, and whatever else they could find.
Josh doing the Haka---right at home, New Zealand style.

Monday, March 7, 2011

Make It a Short One, Mom

My kids are refusing to pray. We pray over every meal. We pray at bedtime and in the morning. Well, lately, my kids (even Brookie) decline the invitation to pray. While Scott was out of town last week, I called on Jake, then Alisa, then Brookie. No, mom! Well, I don't want to force prayers, so I said that I would say it.

I prayed a regular family prayer... I guess I must have prayed for awhile, because I heard movement and peeked. I saw Jake, unfolding and refolding his arms, mouthing the word Amen to me.

After I was finished, Jake complained at how long it was. The next time I let him choose who was going to pray, he chose me, then hesitated. He held up his finger and thumb (like an inch measurement) and said But mom, make it a short one!

Friday, March 4, 2011

Muscle Shirts

Jake wore his one and only undershirt (under his winter-appropriate, long-sleeved shirt) the other day. I didn't think anything of it, until I went to pick him up. He had taken off his shirt, and was wearing only the undershirt with his pants. What a stud (?). Somehow he has taken to "muscle shirts" as he calls them, and has tried to sneak out a few more times with a muscle shirt on under his long sleeved shirt. I think I might have my own set of challenges with Mr. Muscles...