My kids are here!

 Jose called me about 6:30pm to let me know he was leaving for the airport because there was an accident and traffic was terrible. I was watching both flights and everything seemed to be on schedule. We texted a few times up until about 9:40 and then nothing so I hoped everything was going good. It can take quite a long time through immigration and customs. I had sent everyone pictures of everybody but Heater and Adriana had not met and Jose had not met Adriana. 

Finally a little after 11:00 I got a call from Jose saying they are just leaving the airport. I'm thinking they must have had trouble, maybe some of the luggage didn't make it and they had to take time to file for lost baggage. Then I heard all this laughing in the background and I asked Jose if they were having a wild time. He said yes and that they were joking. They were by WalMart between Cartago and Paraiso and would see me in 20 minutes. I went around and turned on every light I could find so Adriana could see a little when she got here.

Now the snag. Remember the school that was here early summer? Well, they were coming tomorrow for a Christmas party. 90 kids. I knew there was no way Heather would be able to sleep late and she really needs her sleep, especially after a long travel day. They drove from Madison to Chicago and spent Monday night. Up early for her and over to the airport for their flight down. They and Adriana were in Houston at the same time but in different airports. So, my first thought was to turn to Katherine to see if she had an empty room. She said yes and I went over and got the key so I had an option to offer them. Her hotel isn't far off the Main Street but would still be quieter than 90 kids and loudspeakers and music blaring. Now Adriana is a different story and is having the time of her life. Johanna has been around and took her over to the party room so she could meet everyone and dance with the kids.

We were up late - 4 suitcases is like party time for me. The last mattress topper is now on my guest bed, the yarn is unpacked and Kathy loves the colors I picked for her hat and scarf. It is like pig heaven with all the chocolate chips and coconut and I now have 24 more jars for jelly. I forget what I pack and then get a surprise when I open the suitcases. Tons of fabric and lots of clothes for the garage sale. Lots of toys and American Girl books for Maria Jose. I ordered a panel of owls for Ziomara and it is the cutest thing. I love it.

Heather is still sleeping, Kent and Adriana have gone off to eat and I guess I best get dressed and clean up my house for company this afternoon. I said I have lots to eat in my house and Adriana said what. I said but I don't want to cook so she laughed and off they went. She brought me 3 cans of baked beans for my bean casserole and today we will unpack everything else she brought. Between her and Heather, Emilio has 4 kinds of Oreos to try. I also have to get busy with crocheting Kathy's hat. Jose said it will be Thursday when we deliver the gift packages.

Thank you to Katherine for taking care of my baby. 

I may have to give Gerardo lots and lots of chocolate to apologize for being rude. Yesterday when I saw him after Johanna told me about the fiesta today I looked at him and said malo, malo, malo. Now one thing I have learned here is everyday people seem to start over so hopefully he isn't too upset with me.

I did add a big batch of coconut macaroons to my baking list and I have a loaf of bread to make the cinnamon roll ups. And, I have 3 more packages of butter so I should be in good shape. The 2 packages of bacon were still frozen and the ham also. I am really blessed.

Kathy's hat and scarf colors.

My guest bedroom.