Merry Christmas from Ira, Sveta, Bryssa, Xochilt, and me! 

What a week we've had. We met Santa. Spent a day and a half in Pennsylvania at Kalahari water park and resort. The girls had a blast, swimming and playing games. They loved opening their gifts on Christmas Eve and were very grateful for everything they've got. It was fun for me to watch their faces every time they opened a new gift. 

It's been fun, but also a bit challenging. I never realized what my parents went through with my sister and me when it came to food. These girls can eat, but boy oh boy they're picky. I told my parents about that and my dad laughed at me because he went through this with us, I guess. I just don't remember being this picky :) But all in all it was a great Christmas. 

This is the first Christmas that I'm apart from my family. I miss them a lot, but I think I'm where I'm supposed to be. I'm grateful for this opportunity. 

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!