80's Night

We had our annual glow in the dark dodge ball party this weekend. We had a most excellent time and costumes!


Siesa loved my clothing and wants some pink stirrup pants just like mine. 80's fashion is right up her alley.

Be excellent to each other, and party on dudes!

Christmas 2011

Christmas eve Derek’s parents came over and we did our traditional crepe breakfast (normally that is Christmas breakfast but since we had church in the morning we didn’t think we would have time so we ate them the night before). We then acted out the nativity and read the scriptures, sang some songs and opened a few presents.

The kids all got their ornaments and they exchanged gifts they made for each other. Jensen made Elsie 2 skirts, Seisa made Jensen a Lego bag and Elsie made Siesa some scarves. Everyone was very excited about their gifts.


Christmas morning

Christmas was busy and started bright and early here. I put a clock in Jensen’s room and told him he could not get up until 6:00 at 5:00am he came up stairs and said he just couldn’t wait anymore. Of course we sent him back to bed. By 5:50 he just couldn’t stand it any more and he and Siesa came up. They climbed into bed with us and played with Derek’s phone until Elsie woke up. And the fun began.

Jensen’s favorite gift was his MP3 player. We have downloaded a lot of songs and books on to it that he has been listening to it all the time. I put a bunch of songs that I thought Jensen would like and he keeps coming up and telling me that I snuck a lot of songs on the MP3 player but that he likes them. Jensen also got a lot more legos.

Siesa’s favorite gift was her cheetos and her scarves that Elsie made. Both the girls got a play kitchen that they have played with a lot and Siesa got some stuffed animals that she likes as well.

Elsie’s favorite part was the candy. She caught on so fast that Santa was going to come and bring her new toys and candy. She was very excited when she got up to find stuff for her. She got a bike, a kitchen and books. In her stocking was some tic-tacs, cheetos, chocolate and an orange. When she saw those things nothing else mattered. It was cute she was sitting on the floor sampling everything at once.

Derek's wish came true and we got a BBQ grill. We love it and use it all the time rain or snow or shine. Yeah for Christmas!