Baby Crazy!

Since Allison was out of town this week, we got to have Alisa over for a few days. The kids spent most of the morning like this:

They were so cute with her. They loved playing with her and holding her and telling each other how to make her happy. Oh the joys of a baby in the house. ;)

Rescheduled Fireworks

Because of the storm we didn't get to finish all our fireworks so we let off a few more & did sparklers tonight. Our next door neighbor, Andrew came over for a bit.

The bugs were getting pretty bad so, I decided I'd get out the bug spray. I never usually spray around faces but Victoria gets bit on the face all the time so I thought I would do it this once. I told her to cover her eyes and I went to spray. Just happened that Justice lit off a firecracker at that exact moment. Victoria wanted to see it so she moved her hand an opened her eyes as I sprayed it. Oh my heavens!! OFF sprayed right into her eyes. We ran her in and washed her eyes out several times. Poor kid! She was not a happy camper. Luckily within an hour she was back to normal but it was scary for sure! Sorry little Linda!

ALSO about the BIG show...

It just happens that the Minnesota State Government is shutdown right now. Ironic since it's the 4th of July and we are supposed to be celebrating our great country. Anywho, the reason I mention this is because with the MN State Government shutdown- they decided NOT to do their firework show. {ND doesn't do one here in Fargo for some reason} But a couple sponsors stepped in and donated all the fireworks. Then God had a plan of His own with the storm last night. But because it was private sponsors, they rescheduled the Firework Show for tonight. There was no way the kids were gonna miss it!!

We packed up the kids, some blankets and a few treats. We got an awesome parking space and sat right under the fireworks. It was a perfect night! {Well except for almost blinding my kid. Oops!}

Lighting up the Night Sky

After all our party guests left and we cleaned up, we decided to do fireworks as a family. The kids always like to buy a few of their own and then my biggest kid (Hubby) has to buy his share as well. We had lots of choices! Everyone took turns lighting a few. I have a whole lot of pyros on hand here. LOL

Here's a few of our favorites from the night:

Then unexpectedly, God decided to put on a firework show of his own. The tornado sirens started going off about 9pm. We watched a storm roll in from the north until Justice was too nervous to be out. We went in and checked the news. MSUM had canceled their firework show and the news was tracking the storm. They advised everyone to take shelter. On their Storm Tracker Screens lightning was flashing everywhere and the Tornado Warning stretched across all of West Fargo. Pretty freaky!Outside, the streaks across the sky were crazy!  It started down pouring shortly after that. It lasted only about an hour from start to finish but it was quite a show up there! God sure knows how to light up the night sky!!!

We took shelter in our basement until the storm passed and they turned off the sirens. Nothing hit down in West Fargo but there was a roof ripped off in Mapleton (from a funnel cloud) which is only a 10 minute drive from our house. We were really blessed to be protected. Brett & I thought it was very cute because as we went down to take shelter, the kids all grabbed their scriptures to take with them. They said that they made them feel safe! ;) Too cute! We have some amazing kids- spiritual giants in their own right!

What an eventful 4th of July and

what an amazing Night Sky full of light!

4th of July Party

4th of July is definitely a perfect excuse for a Seamons ParTay! Most of the people we had over for last year's festivities have left town on vacation or permanently. [We miss you!] But I couldn't bare the thought of not having a 4th of July Celebration. Afterall, we are the Seamons!!! So I got outside my comfort zone and invited a few new people over to celebrate with us! {Don't get me wrong- we know and love these people too} It started out by just telling a few families, then an email to those I wasn't sure of their plans, to only 2 people saying they could not come. The rest would love to!!! WOW!!! Holy Party, Uncle Sam! We were lucky enough to have 74 people over for our 4th of July ParTay! Just for fun I want to list them just cuz that is a lot o' people!!! (I took pictures of most everyone but missed a couple- dang.. we should have gone over the Seamons Party Picture Rule before they came! LOL Also- if I biff up on names really bad- tell me and I'll fix them) We had Brett & Shay, Liberty, Justice, Victoria, Glory, Mike & Kellie, Morgan, Randy, Sydney, Mark & Katherine, Madison, Sydney, Dale & Becky, Josie, Zach, Jessica, Emily, Brad & Minka, Matt & Haylie, Ali, their High School friend & his girlfriend, Art & Marie, Erik & Ashley, David & Lauren, Jared & Katie, Garret, Adelaide, Greg & Lisa, Jessica, Joseph, Becky, James, Rob & Jen, Todd & Jen, Mike, Sam, Becca, Dan, Dave & Bonny, Naomi, Owen, Jeff & D, Phil & Alma, Allen & Beth, Jason & Jill, Landon, Logan, their 3 cousins, Jesse & Betsy, Zyler, Jaxson, and Josh & Emily. Now that is a LOT of amazing people! Thanks for coming everyone!

We laughed because we decided to do an Argentine Asado for an American Holiday but hey once again... we are the Seamons!! LOL Everyone pitched in for the meat and brought a side or dessert. Way, way yummy!!! Brett and Matt started cooking and were relieved of their duties by other BBQers after a while. I love that people just pitch in where they are needed. We have some awesome friends! It was so fabulous! There was so much to eat. And just as many desserts. Delicioso!

We couldn't have asked for a better weather day! It was hot but with a few fans and our umbrella tree, oh!and millions of popsicles- it was perfect! We were so grateful for the sunshine. We put out some water toys for the kids. They had a blast! Well except for 3 Zipline accidents. Dang! Slippery hands and a zipline are not a good combination. Luckily, they are all still walking. Other than that everyone ate, visited and played.

Thanks to everyone for coming! Hope it wasn't too crowded for anyone. We are so grateful you'd celebrate this great country we live in with the Seamons!

Happy 4th everyone!!!!

Everybody was KungFu Fighting

We took the family to Kung Fu Panda 2 today. I love to hear my family laugh! What a good show! "IIIII luuuuuuuvvvvvvv yooooooooou guyyyyyyyyyyys!!!! LOL

Victoria Plays it SAFE!

Each of my kids that have started Kindergarten in Fargo have had the opportunity to attend The SAFETY TOWN program. It is a neat program offered during the summer only for children enrolled in Kindergarten for the following Fall. "Sponsored by the Fargo Optimist Club, SAFETY TOWN is a 20-hour course where children learn safety procedures through involvement in both classroom and outdoor instruction. The specific topics covered are: pedestrians, fires, strangers, pets and animals, traffic signs and signals, poisons, buses, and general play at school and at home. The program is taught by professional teachers. Visits by Fargo Police and Fire Department officers will provide your children with an enjoyable learning experience."

Victoria was a little nervous to go by herself but she did a great job. She was so brave especially because she doesn't handle teacher-changes very well and just happened to have the group in which her teacher had to be gone half the time. Oops! LOL Go figure! She had to miss a couple of days because of a flat tire and being sick but she learned tons. Our whole family got to attend her graduation. She did a great job at her Graduation program and got a certificate presented by a Fargo Police Officer. Way to go, Sis!!! We're very proud of you!

Fargo Favorites #40

1. Rollerblades & Bicycle-rs

During the Summer, the Fargo sidewalks are always filled with people rollerblading or riding their bikes. I was informed this week that Fargonians are among the minority these days that do this. Supposedly rollerblading is not as popular in the rest of the US as it is here. Who knew??? But regardless of how 90ish we are- I love that Fargonians do everything and anything they can to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather while they can! Go rollerbladers!!!!

2. Harley Davidson

Who would think that Biker Chicks and Harley Guys would find their way to ND? But they do!! We see lines and lines of Bikers during the Summer driving down Main. Actually we even have a Harley shop at the end of our neighborhood. Are we cool or what???

3. Fields of Clover

I think I mentioned the fields of dandelions recently. Well, we have now transitioned from yellow to white. And not just cuz the dandelions have turned to seed. No- sorry no wishes for us to make {by blowing the dandelions into the air} BUT there's now tons of luck to be found in our fields and fields and fields of clover. Where are you 4 leaf clover? There has to be one in there somewhere, right?

4. Novice Dutch Oveners

For some reason, I have just always known about Dutch Ovens. Everyone does!!- Don't they??? Apparently not! I can't even tell you how shocked I've been at the number of people who have never heard or cooked in a dutch oven before!! But at the same time- it makes Fargo a great place for introducing a new talent into people's lives. AND yummmy for me!!!

5. LONG Summer Days
Winter is lonnnng but has very short days in Fargo. Seriously---- the sun takes on an 9-5 shift during the Winter here. For those working indoors, they practically miss all the daylight. So sad!!! So.. it's only fair that we get compensated for it during the Summer, right? Summers are short here but the days are very long!!! Mr. Sunshine graces us with his presence from 5:15am to 10:30pm every day! I am NOT kidding! Good thing for blinds and dark curtains. And for a night owl's schedule! But I am NOT complaining one bit- we'll take it for as long as we can!!!

 

What makes your days BRIGHT??