During a Thanksgiving weekend in Spain, the primary focus was football, and we got it with Legends of Football Museum, Atletico de Madrid Stadium tour, and the pinnacle of the trip, a Real Madrid game (more on that to come).
Thanksgiving and Then On A Plane
Thanksgiving was a little more active this year, with a nice lunch with family before heading to Madrid to eventually watch Real Madrid (and take in some other sights). We captured some of the highlights of this city, getting some culture in (on top of many football-focused activities to come)!
An Actual Fall Break
With such a busy falls sports season, a break was much appreciated. The parents went one way to Omni Bedford Springs and the kids went another to Chez Grandparents as everyone slowed down and just had fun for a change of pace!
The PACE Babies Grow Up
For more than 12 years, this crew of moms and kids have enjoyed time together at least annually after bonding in the very early days. Though they’re somewhat spread out over the DC area now, there’s an instant connection when food, video games and great fall weather come into play. Here’s to many more!
Busy Fall Sports Season
The fall was filled with soccer, baseball and flag football, keeping us busy for months! Here are a couple highlights during the competitions out on the fields of the greater DC area!
Eight is Great!
Not to be upstaged by his brother’s birthday, Owen had his own fun to celebrate turning eight! He had his “party” at DC United to watch the last match of the season, and had fun hanging with family on the big day.
A 12th to Remember
Colin went all out from dawn to dusk (and beyond) for his 12th birthday. He kicked off the day with a favorite breakfast and doughnuts in home room, and then got home from school to go to the movies and out to dinner with friends. A great day!
Fall (In Summer)
We spent the last day of summer bringing the fall vibes with a ninth trip to Cox Farms for the Fall Festival. The cousins hit all the favorite spots in record time without breaking (much of a) sweat!
First Day, New School in the Mix
The first day of school came super quick after vacation, with C up and out early for middle school – before O even got up that day! That meant separate photo shoots and journeys to their first class of the school year. All went off without a hitch and off to a great start!