Christmas week 2008

OK, so I'm only a month late to post this, but I've been really busy. OK, I've been really Lazy! Anyway, on Thursday December 18 Bonnie, Jared and I drove up to Cheryl and Scott's and spent the day at Disneyland. It was packed but we still had a good time. Disney has the most amazing parades. Stacy and Lance got in at about 10.00 p.m. and surprised us. We didn't expect them until Friday. Friday was a shopping day for the girls and a movie day for the boys. That evening we went to the "Santa Clause House" in Poway. The owners of the Family Fun Centers decorate their home and let the public walk through the house. They serve hot Chocolate and give gifts to the kids. They're very generous. Saturday night was the big family Christmas party. Its always fun to watch the kids scream when there forced to sit on Santa's lap. On monday for FHE we made ginger bread houses. The teams were Cheryl and Scott, Stacy and Lance, and Jared and I. I attempted to sway the judge (Bonnie) with the letters YEM (your eternal mate) and an offering of hot sauce. It was to no avail as she chose Scott and Cheryl's creation. Christmas was a relaxing day. We opened presents in the morning then went to the church and played volleyball. That night we had a great dinner with all the family. Tuesday night we went to the San Diego Wild Animal Park for the last day of the " Festival of Lights". There were light displays throughout the park but they weren't that great. We also had to wait 45 minutes to ride the tram because of mechanical difficulties. The tour at night was really lame because the lights on the side of the tram only reached out about 25 feet and when the guide pointed out a particular animal, you pretty much just had to take his word for it. Saturday, all the kids left for St. George where Scott's parents live. It was a great week!

Allie had a death grip on Cheryl when she saw Santa.

Allie did better with mom between her and Santa.

(Santa couldn't be there so his wife took over his duties)

Ella wasn't to sure about Santa either.

The Gingerbread House competition was fierce.

Even YEM and hot sauce couldn't beat the competition.

Stacy and Lance's creation complete with uhh, "waste".

Here's the winner!

Bonnie and I at the Animal Park.

Lance and Stacy being silly.

Cheryl, Scott and Allie.

I still don't know why Sponge Bob Square Pants was there.

Jared thought it was a little chilly on the tram at the Park.

The lights were OK but not really worth the trip.

Allie is just sooooooo cute!

Allie loves the carousel.

Allie just loved her Princess Cozy Coupe.

Complete with phone.

This is why there are so many phone related accidents.

New Princess slippers.

Jared's stuff.

Lance and Stacy's stuff.

Scott and Cheryl's stuff.

(Including whiny baby)