We enjoyed another drama-free Santa visit this year, as the boys prepared for the holiday season. They were well prepared with many ideas of how to celebrate…we’ll see if they were good enough for a happy Christmas and New Year!
Holiday Decorating!
Always an adventure, holiday decorating was a little closer to Christmas this year since we traveled over the Thanksgiving holiday. It was a beautiful day to pick out a tree and support the organization that sponsors one of Owen’s soccer teams, with a fairly smooth tree decorating at home!
At Home with Real Madrid
The whole reason for our trip to Madrid was not the lovely city in general, but football – and specifically watching Owen’s top-three favorite player of all time, Mbappe, and Real Madrid. They took on Getafe with a 2-0 win, thanks to Jude Bellingham’s penalty kick and Mbappe’s killer goal. A fun afternoon for sure!
Football Fanatics in Madrid
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.