We
have really been enjoying our time here in Utah. We still just can't believe that we are really here to stay and not just for a visit during the holidays.
We made it here just in time to enjoy Thanksgiving with Matt's family and then had a party with my family. This is the first time in Five years that we have been here in Utah for Christmas,
so it has been extremely fun to enjoy all the things we have been missing in the past.
My sister Vera, the kids and I went to the Festival of Trees. The kids loved it especially Elena, she is CRAZY expressive, both in her voice and in her actions. She loves the trees
and the lights and everything Christmas.
All of our stuff is still in storage in California, however we did bring a few things with us...
ie our Christmas Train.
Cody was
soooo excited when we finally got to set it up. He also had a lot of fun helping
Grandma and Grandpa decorate for Christmas.
We also got to participate in making a
Graham
cracker gingerbread house with all of the cousins. Cody took this really
serious 
and made such a cute house.
Elena is an animal and loves being tricky, always climbing up on things and learning new tricks, one of her favorite tricks is doing back bends when ever possible.
Work is going great for Matt as he jumps right into the swing of things. We had a nice evening at the Roof
Restaurant with Matt's Boss from Phoenix, it was so nice to see her again and be back in the "FAMILY"
have really been enjoying our time here in Utah. We still just can't believe that we are really here to stay and not just for a visit during the holidays. 
We made it here just in time to enjoy Thanksgiving with Matt's family and then had a party with my family. This is the first time in Five years that we have been here in Utah for Christmas, 
so it has been extremely fun to enjoy all the things we have been missing in the past. My sister Vera, the kids and I went to the Festival of Trees. The kids loved it especially Elena, she is CRAZY expressive, both in her voice and in her actions. She loves the trees 
and the lights and everything Christmas. All of our stuff is still in storage in California, however we did bring a few things with us... ie our Christmas Train. 
Cody was soooo excited when we finally got to set it up. He also had a lot of fun helping Grandma and Grandpa decorate for Christmas. We also got to participate in making a Graham
cracker gingerbread house with all of the cousins. Cody took this really serious 
and made such a cute house. 
Elena is an animal and loves being tricky, always climbing up on things and learning new tricks, one of her favorite tricks is doing back bends when ever possible.
Work is going great for Matt as he jumps right into the swing of things. We had a nice evening at the Roof Restaurant with Matt's Boss from Phoenix, it was so nice to see her again and be back in the "FAMILY"
