Christmas in the Desert

I got my Christmas wish I ask for every year.
Growing up in the desert I always wanted snow, when I realized i wasn't going to get snow I started asking for rain and I got rain this year. Of course we are away from home and it is snowing there. I hear.... Go figure. The kids all were happy with their gifts.
Sasha got a mini claw machine, Laryssa a very girlie version of Monopoly, Zara some moon sand, Anastasia Sponge bob LIFE and Vadim got a truck. It was a great day but with too many people all of them family. "Fourty counted in all..... I caramba!

Over the Grapevine and Through the Desert

To Grandmother's house we go....... I pray the weather cooperates enough so we can get there. We are looking forward to getting there. I am not looking forward to the road trip. It will be worth the wait.

Why is it when I have so much to do to get ready I suddenly have the desire to bake. I haven't made anything from scratch (baking wise) in some time, other than cakes. I made banana bread with the kids and the blender went beserk and I got some banana on the ceiling. It was cool, but messy. The kids put together and destroyed a gingerbread house. They had fun doing it. The car is packed. Tomorrow we finish cleaning the house and Tuesday we are off. Please pray for our safe arrival.

Life Is Beautiful

We had our ultrasound today. The baby was a little shy of having it's picture taken. It kept covering its face with it's hands. Everything looks good.