So, we decided to take a trip in October for two reasons: One, we wanted celebrate Teri's 30th birthday, and two, we wanted to take a big trip before the baby comes and we never get a chance to go anywhere ever again (as we have been warned will happen). We traveled to Madrid, Spain, armed with our Rick Steves' travel guide and comfortable shoes. Our food goals took precedence-- we had to eat the infamously delicious "jamon iberico" (ham), churros y chocolate (the greatest breakfast idea ever), and lots of tapas. We took in some culture and watched a fantastico flamenco performance, con mucho pasion! We also tried to conquer the impressive Prado museum, which did not disappoint. At the modern art museum, the Reina Sofia, we got a glimpse of Picasso's famous "Guernica," and took a stroll through the Parque del Retiro. We finished off our time in Madrid with a suckling pig and duck dinner. The following day, Teri's birthday, we took the fast train to Barcelona. Flamenco con mucho pasion!
As a special treat, we were able to spend a few days in Maine with our Parents G. We drove up from NYC to Seal Harbor, ME, and spent the next week hiking around Acadia National Park and eating lobster!
Here's proof that at 5.75 months pregnant, Teri was climbing mountains with the best of them!
For one last hurrah, Matt and John jumped into a lake for the last swim of the summer.
We decided to have a party to announce the baby's gender to our friends and family. We initially had everyone chose either a pink or blue tag and guess what the baby's name might be. Then, for the big reveal, we had a pinata! Everyone participated and discovered that it was filled with... Princess Candy! That's right, we're excited to welcome a little GIRL this winter. Then we had red velvet cupcakes and listened to the fetal heartbeats of all three pregnant ladies present. It was a fun time and a great memory. Thanks to our parents for helping with the food, drink and decorations.
So, we decided to take a trip in October for two reasons: One, we wanted celebrate Teri's 30th birthday, and two, we wanted to take a big trip before the baby comes and we never get a chance to go anywhere ever again (as we have been warned will happen). We traveled to Madrid, Spain, armed with our Rick Steves' travel guide and comfortable shoes.
Our food goals took precedence-- we had to eat the infamously delicious "jamon iberico" (ham), churros y chocolate (the greatest breakfast idea ever), and lots of tapas.
We took in some culture and watched a fantastico flamenco performance, con mucho pasion! We also tried to conquer the impressive Prado museum, which did not disappoint. At the modern art museum, the Reina Sofia, we got a glimpse of Picasso's famous "Guernica," and took a stroll through the Parque del Retiro.
We finished off our time in Madrid with a suckling pig and duck dinner. The following day, Teri's birthday, we took the fast train to Barcelona.
Flamenco con mucho pasion!
