Texas/Oklahoma Jan. 2006

So Aleks and I took a little vacation and went to U.S.A. for two weeks to see family.

We first spent some time in Fort Worth with Aleks' dad (who flew in from California), his wonderful aunt Carol and two(of his three) cousins.
Then we went up to Enid, Oklahoma to spend some time with Aleks' mom (who also flew in from California) and his grandmother (who flew in from Las Vegas). Aleks grandmother has a house in Enid. Aleks' uncle Bill and wife Pat lives in Enid so I got a chance to meet them for the first time. I also got to meet Aleks' other uncle, Randy, who lives in Dallas.

We had such a great time. It was so nice to see everybody and I just want to say thank you for letting me in to your lives. I love you all.

Weather

It has pretty much been raining everyday for the last 3 months, but
yesterday it didn't rain, instead there was a storm. We had winds up to 30- 35 km/h ( at least it didn't rain:).
In the morning when I was going to work I was contemplaiting wheather I should drive or not.
I decided to take the bus and tram (I'm glad I did).
The wind pretty much carried me all the way to the bus stop (I don't think I've ever made it there that fast). The bus ride was fine, then I switched to the tram. Everything was fine until we came to the bridge that connects us to the main land. The wind gusts were so strong that the doors kept flying open. The driver nicely asked everyone to help out to keep the doors shut until we had crossed the bridge. So there we were standing holding the doors, it must have looked kind of funny.
Well I made it to work in one piece and so did everyone else.
The guests must have listened to the warnings though ( not to go out if can be avoided), we had the slowest day I have ever experienced there. It was really boring but nice in a way, nice with a little break.

New Years Eve 2006

So New Years wasn't really that exciting. My husband and I both worked, at least we worked together.
Right after midnight the Assistant GM of the restaurant came down with champagne to all of us in the kitchen, which was very nice. We had a quick toast and then continued the cleaning of the kitchen.
It was a very good night though, a packed restaurant (twice) with lots of happy and satisfied guests.
Happy New Year everyone and Best Wishes for 2007

God Jul och Gott Nytt År

Merry Cristmas and Happy New Year to all my friends, family and everyone else who happens to read my blog.

Rain

So christmas is almost here, but where is the snow.
All we are getting is rain, and lots of it. The city is flooded everywhere, streets are closed and the trams can't run to certain places.

At least where we live it's not as bad as this!








Poor guy!

Are we going to have a wet christmas?
I hope not!

Party

Sunday we had a party at work. It was a really good party, we had so much fun.
Lots of good food and good drinks.
It lasted all night and long into the morning for some.






It's always nice to see your co-workers out of their uniforms and all dressed up.
Looking forward to more parties....

Thanksgiving

Yesterday we celebrated Thanksgiving, a couple of days late but oh well...
Lots of good food and great company.





Ronald and Cat taking a nap after dinner.