Super Hero Cousins!!!

Had the cousins visiting Utah for a couple of days and enjoyed time with them, playing video games, eating chili dogs, watching movies in the front yard, etc. But Kasons highlight during their visit was playing "Super Hero's" So look out you daftly villains, "Captain America" is on the prowl with his trusty sidekick "SpiderThor", to the rescue!!!

Harvest Days Summer BBQ!!!

Well we had our big summer BBQ on Saturday and cooked up Jon's slow cooked pork whiskey ribs and smoked a 12lb Tri Tip Roast in the smoker for 8hrs. We also had some rotisserie chickens and fresh fried catfish, you add all the side dishes that everyone brought and we had a feast fit for a King. We realized later in the evening, that we failed to take any pictures of the BBQ. I guess with all the cooking, food, water fun, bouncer, Wii games, marshmallows roasting over the fire pit, fireworks, and just being with good friends and family we just were having too much fun. Wish everyone could have come, maybe next year huh? Here are some pictures from the block party that took place on our front lawn 4 days before our BBQ, but the ribs at the top, those are Jonny's babies from Saturday. Yumm-o!!

On Vacation Part 2!!!!

Well,,, finally settling into the daily grind again but wishing we were still on the water. But does anyone really ever want to come home from Vacation? Now that Jon has finally got the pictures in order we are proud to present the 2011 vacation slide show, enjoy. Our vacation started on July 15th as we ventured to Lake Havasu, Arizona for 4 days visiting Jon's parents who live in Arizona, spending time with mom, dad, aunt, uncle, and of course the POOL! And let me tell you, the pool got a workout from us. Top that off with good food, the sights, and just flat out relaxing with the kids made it a much rewarding experience. We then traveled to Lake Powell in Page, Arizona for another 5 days where we stayed with more of Jon's Family. We stayed with Christain and Heather Jon's brother and sister and also were accompanied by Jon's parents in Utah who didn't want to miss out on the fun. We enjoyed being on the lake during the day and hanging with the family at night, not to mention the sights, fishing, boating, swimming,,, well you get the point. We Seamans folk are water trolls, we love our water... The time away as a family was a much needed experience and we couldn't get enough of the sunshine and the heat. The kids couldn't get enough swimming in the day, and Sarah just soaked up the Arizona heat, Jon didn't think Sarah could get any hotter, Jon was wrong... Thanks to everyone who made this trip possible. From the vehicles, the lodging arrangements, the entertainment, to the food, you made this trip a for sure memory.
Enjoy the slide show..
(don't forget to mute the music at the bottom of the page before starting the show)

Sushi Anyone!!!

So Jon's Aunt and Uncle were visiting from Southern California and came over for a night of take out from our favorite Chinese restaurant. Jon decided to break out the Sushi skills and made a platter for everyone to share. It was yummy and didn't go to waste.

Happy 24th of July!!!!

We returned home from our family vacation just in time for the neighborhood fireworks to celebrate the 24th of July (one of those silly Utah holidays when the Mormon Pioneers settled in the Salt Lake Valley). The kids enjoyed a different type of entertainment that night, after the 6 hour drive they were tired of the mp3 players, Nintendo DSi's, or DVD's in the car. Oh and the the radiator hose burst on the car within 2 hours of being home,,, Oh well, back to reality...

On Vacation!!!! (to be continued...)

check back soon were having a blast!!!!

Happy 4th Everybody!!!

Well to wouldn't be a true 4th of July Without a Parade.

We started out the day with a flag Ceremony and Pancake breakfast at the Church which Jon did the sound system for (a DJ's work is never done). We then took the family to the West Jordan Parade and enjoyed the free for all of candy, then ventured over to a local park to enjoy the 4th of July festivities, booths, food, games, playgrounds, etc. And what would the 4th of July be without barbequed hamburgers and fireworks. We indulged in Jon's jalapeno, onion, and garlic patties with pepper jack cheese (Mmmmm) and all your traditional fixings that go with a barbeque. Then we enjoyed a well displayed firework show from the neighbor next door with the family.

Just a thank you to all the our service men and women who serve, fight, and sacrifice all they do to give us the freedoms we have and sometimes don't appreciate enough.

Ali Bear Turns "10"!!!

Well Alison celebrated her "10th" Birthday (she growing so fast), and had a sleep over with a bunch of friends and cousins. We started out with Bagel Pizzas, and then the kids played the Wii for a while (of course), then opened presents and had the delicious cake, (Alison ate her face on the cake), then we loaded up the kids and left for the drive-in movie. Alison choose the movie (Green Lantern followed by Thor) and boy what a fun time. After the first movie was over some of the kids needed to leave, the rest of us made it through the second feature Well at least the adults did. Finally around 2:00am we headed home for the night. Finishing off the sleepover with a pancake breakfast, (buttermilk and chocolate chip pancakes, waffles, eggs, bacon, fruit, doughnuts, O.J.) can you say Burrrp!!! It was a long night for Mom and Dad... Happy Birthday Princess!!!