Holiday Photos from our white Christmas Upstate

Getting there was a bit tough because of the snow storm.

But we made it in time for a warm dinner with 6 other families (19 kids all together)

The next morning it was quiet and beautiful.

So we went sledding, and I personally had as much fun as I did when I was 7 or 8.

And then there was a fire and all the boots got lined up in front of it . And all the wet mittens and hats on top of the fireplace.

And on Sunday we went to the Monastery for the service and then there was a Christmas party for the kids with a real, or almost real Ded Moroz..

Nativity

Getting ready for one of the two biggest holidays of the year: Nativity.

Will wake the kids up around 11 pm to go to church. It is supposed to snow tonight, so it will be a white Christmas for us. I am very ready for the fast to be over, and have some delicious food waiting to be eaten at 3 am today. I spent 5 hours in the kitchen today which is very unusual for me:) Luckily everyone appreciated it enough for me to do it again for Easter. Enjoying Aldashin's creation once again.

Christ is Risen!