Christmas...

this year has been so different than any other year. First of all, it is the first Christmas I have been away from home. I am really far away from home...was in Finland for Christmas eve and day. I had the privilege and honor to experience a traditional Swedish Christmas, in Finland. I ate the most expensive thing I will ever eat in my life...CAVIAR!! I was scared, but always enjoy trying new foods. And it wasn't bad because we ate it on top of toast, mixed with sour cream and onions...so those two things help mask the taste of the fish eggs. good thing too. I also ate Salmon and Salmon pate, not sure if that is spelled right. anyways, now I'm in Stockholm, Sweden at Christina's house. Her mom flew in today also and tonight we went into the city to walk around. It was very beautiful with the city lights reflecting on the water. It was much colder than I'm used to in Spain, but much warmer than the frozen tundra of MN! So, the next 3 days we will be exploring Stockholm and eating yummy Swedish food. One thing I was dissappointed in was the Christmas porrage had an almond in it and whoever got it in their bowl would have the luck of getting married next. I didn't get it. Neither did Christina. I think Alex, the 2 year old did. He's darling, he won't have problems getting a lady when he's old enough. Oh yeah, I also really enjoyed playing with the kids...there were 6! My favorite of course were Christina's 3 kids that she nannys for. I got to be auntie Crystal for a while and hold baby Amanda and play with the boys. What a great treat!! okay, I better go. Maybe before we leave for Germany on Tuesday I can write, if not, you'll hear from me next year!!
Happy New Year!!!! I can't believe 2009 is almost here!