Benihana with Barekzias

The day we left for the Bahamas we went to Benihana (of course) with the Barekzias. It is always fun and delicious. We love Benihana and Barekzias!
The whole gang.


Sabrina, Jen, and Madina

Dallin and Kristi

Chancellor and Spencer Jensen
Spencer is home from BYU for winter break so we made him come along. We always love to have him with us. He is an old friend from when we lived in San Ramon years back the first time. His sister Mindy babysat when Chance and Dallin were small. Spencer would come over and play when Mindy babysat.

Richard and Rohan

Jack Jack and Monte

Ryan and Trenton

Gingerbread house party

So we had out first annual (I don't like to say that because it sounds too much like a commitment) gingerbread decorating party. Blatters, Barlows, and Larsons came over. I was a little stressed, making popcorn, and getting ready for our trip so I had Monte call to invite everyone so I didn't chicken out. We had a great time and I'm totally glad we did it. It really wasn't totally a gingerbread decorating party. They played alot of legos and playing too.

The kids--(starting with the back row) Dallin, Owen, Chancellor, Sydney, Jackson, Alex, Mady, Andi, Hannah, Mason, Tivoli the dog, Chance, Katie, Jake, Trenton (phew! We each have four with one on the way in the Larson's home!)

The boys--Chris, Monte, Mathew, John

The girls--Kristi, Annie, Lisa, Amanda

(Thanks Annie for already posting so I could copy and paste your list of names. You're awesome!)

Building the perfect gingerbread house it serious work.





The fantastic houses!

They had a great time in the lego room.

Tivoli was very loved.

"Pizza is here!"

Silly Annie. Of course he got more then 1 pizza.

The happy couples.




The golf cart was a hit.

Dallin drove Barlows home and Chris wasn't so sure about it.

We had a great time having you all over. Thanks for being our friends and family. We love you guys. Mark your calendar for next year!

Christmas

Because we were leaving for the Bahamas and will be there for Christmas we had to send a note to Santa asking him to make a special trip to us early. He came through. Our last day of school was Friday and Friday night Santa came. The boys were very excited.





Even Tivoli got a stocking full of fun.

Before we opened presents Monte read the story about the birth of Jesus from the scriptures.

It didn't take them long to get everything opened. Here are some of their favorites.


This was from Dallin. When I bought the Barbie for the Princess Unicorn I had to buy a 2 pack.
Trenton asked why Dallin gave him that and Dallin said it was just a joke.

Ipod touch and paint ball stuff.

Drum heads and itunes and xbox gift cards.



Dallin is obsessed with Segways. Coming in a close second is getting a golf cart. He mentions one of them nearly every day. Monte finally made his dream come true. I didn't think he would actually get him one. Friday night, our Christmas eve, Dallin's friend Trent called and asked him why there was a trailer in our driveway and a golf cart in his court. We were amazed that Dallin was able to hang out the rest of the night, go to bed, go to sleep, wake up, open presents, all without mentioning this to us. Finally, Monte took him out front and there it was. A shiny, new golf cart! Dallin screamed like a girl and drove it around the neighborhood all day long. I'm sure it won't be long until someone from our homeowners association sends us a letter. I'll go on record the whole thing makes me a little nervous. But they sure are loving it!




All the neighbor kids are loving it too.

Chance's friend Scott and Jeff came over to play too. Our first accident happened when they were driving crazy and Jackson fell off. Dallin didn't think it was fair that I got mad at him because he wasn't driving. I told him it's his and he is responsible for making sure it is safe.
I'm sure he'll do better next time.

We had a great day! Then to top it off later that night we had our gingerbread house party. What a day!

Dallin's Princess Unicorn Barbie

Dallin loves to watch "the office". He also loves one of his teachers. It is his core teacher, Mrs. Tully. They like to talk about the office and Dallin calls her "best friend Mrs. Tully". On one of the latest episodes the hottest Christmas toy was the Princess Unicorn Barbie (My Horn Can Pierce The Sky!). Dwight bought every doll in the area to punish the parents who wait until the last minute to get their kids gifts. Dallin decided to make this Princess Unicorn Barbie for Mrs. Tully. I had to buy a barbie, he whittled a unicorn horn during tech class, called a friend to find the perfect dress, and he glued on the horn. It was a perfect copy. He gave it to her and she laughed so hard she cried. Dallin is very funny. As you can see he made the white one.



This is the real Princess Unicorn Barbie. Dallin did a great job recreating it.

The Legend

Princess Unicorn is from a distant land on a distant planet far away in the future. She came from her father, king of the unicorns, and her mother, queen of the princesses. Sorcerissa, the evil witch, cast a spell on Princess Unicorn's parents, forcing them into another dimension, and doused Princess Unicorn in radiation. The radiation did not hurt Princess Unicorn, but gave her magical powers. She can summon her magic by holding her wand and calling out, "My horn can pierce the sky!" Now she uses her magic and beauty to write for her school paper, defend her kingdom, and battle Sorcerissa so she can be reunited with her mother and father some day.