TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA - REUNION
It was a nice and long, full 10 day vacation that consisted mostly of family bonding, cold desserts, and lots and lots of water time. Andres' parents live in the Tampa Bay area so it's super nice to have a place to stay whenever we feel like making a trip to Florida. But what made it extra special this time around was that his sister and her family (who we hadn't see in about 2 years) came to visit from the Czech Republic. It was so fun getting to play with his niece and nephew and seeing how happy Andres was to get to be with his closest family members. I really wish we could have all extended our trip to at least a month...only in my dreams.
Anyways, I hope you're all having a fantastic summer so far!
P.S. I couldn't be any happier that we got a Go Pro right before our trip here. It was totally worth all the cool underwater and watersport pictures/videos we got with this thing!
P.S. I couldn't be any happier that we got a Go Pro right before our trip here. It was totally worth all the cool underwater and watersport pictures/videos we got with this thing!
INDEPENDENCE DAY 2014
Just wanted to to share a few photos from our nice and long, 4th of July, 3 day weekend. It was full of sunshine, boats and more futbol watching. Andres and I enjoyed a chill night at our home and watched the fireworks from our front yard that we could so conveniently see without having to drive anywhere far. Last year we did the whole D.C. thing, and the amount of people and metro traffic was just semi-traumatizing. So we kept it low-key this year, and it was perfect! I hope you all had an amazing Independence day weekend as well!
FĂTBOL AT THE HARBOR
I only mostly enjoy watching soccer when the World Cup comes on (every four years) but even more so when one of my families countries is playing. I'm half Colombian and half Venezuelan, and since Colombia made it to the World Cup this year, I'll obviously be rooting for them. I thought it'd only be appropriate to watch their great game against Uruguay on the most gigantic screen we could find - that being the National Harbor.
We brought a small picnic and laid out our blanket as close to the screen as we could get before the whole lawn started to get packed with people. But of course, as soon as half time came around, that clear 90 degree weather day forced us to run over to a bar and hide out. At least it was a bar with a just as awesome view, and a smaller chance of frying up like an egg.
We brought a small picnic and laid out our blanket as close to the screen as we could get before the whole lawn started to get packed with people. But of course, as soon as half time came around, that clear 90 degree weather day forced us to run over to a bar and hide out. At least it was a bar with a just as awesome view, and a smaller chance of frying up like an egg.
NEW YORK WEEKEND
It feels good to escape your usual weekend routine every once in a while, and luckily last weekend Andres and I got to do just that. We drove over to Brooklyn to visit a few of my best friends from middle school and enjoyed time together as much as we could.
I'd been to New York plenty of times, but oddly enough I can't say I'd ever had a picnic in Central Park - and I was SO looking forward to it. We got some snacks from Whole Foods and planted ourselves on the nearest shade we could find, played a few rounds of Taboo (girls won!), and simply enjoyed the views and the weather.
At night it was dinner and cotton candy over at the japanese restaurant Kenka, followed by too much dancing and singing at a nearby bar/club.
I'd been to New York plenty of times, but oddly enough I can't say I'd ever had a picnic in Central Park - and I was SO looking forward to it. We got some snacks from Whole Foods and planted ourselves on the nearest shade we could find, played a few rounds of Taboo (girls won!), and simply enjoyed the views and the weather.
At night it was dinner and cotton candy over at the japanese restaurant Kenka, followed by too much dancing and singing at a nearby bar/club.
WATERMELON SLUSHIES
BIRTHDAY #25
I must start by saying I'm incredible grateful for all my family and friends who wished me a Happy Birthday this year. Secondly, I must say I'm incredibly thankful for everything my husband did for me this birthday weekend. He definitely outdid himself!
Since Andres and I were gone the weekend of my actual birthday, I had a small get together with some friends a few days before it. Just in case some of you don't know, I'm addicted to doughnuts and as you can see I couldn't help myself from building a small doughnut tower with a dozen of my favorite flavors. (I'm not the biggest "traditional cake" fan) I also LOVE seafood so Andres insisted he make his world famous ceviche!
Since Andres and I were gone the weekend of my actual birthday, I had a small get together with some friends a few days before it. Just in case some of you don't know, I'm addicted to doughnuts and as you can see I couldn't help myself from building a small doughnut tower with a dozen of my favorite flavors. (I'm not the biggest "traditional cake" fan) I also LOVE seafood so Andres insisted he make his world famous ceviche!
Not only all that, but he had a whole weekend getaway planned for us too. He took us on a roadtrip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where we got to soak in some sun and beach waves, eat some boardwalk fries and funnel cake (again - not a traditional birthday cake kinda girl), and the absolute BEST part of the birthday, we got to PLAY with baby tigers!!! Andres had reserved us a tour at the T.I.G.E.R.S. Preservation Station and we got a ton of personal interaction with these cuties - belly rubs and all! I highly recommend this place for you animal lovers out there. It was truly an unforgettable experience that will live with me forever. <3
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