La Vida Ohio!: May 2013

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Memorial Day Weekend in Tenerife

As our move to Columbus is fast approaching, we took the opportunity to visit Tenerife in the Canary Islands over Memorial Day weekend with some of our friends. Given all of the "non-kid friendly" traveling we have done over the past 2 years, the goal of this trip was fun at the beach and pool and relaxation. In addition to that, we visited the highest point in Spain, an active volcano called Mount Teide and also took the kids to a wonderful animal park called Loro Parque where Owen was able to see Orcas!

Lindsey and MJ poolside

MJ having fun at the kid pool

Driving up to Mount Teide

Dad coaxing MJ into the pool

The kids enjoying the pool

Owen waiting for the Orcas

Owen and Max making silly faces at the dolphin show

View of the mountains from our beach

MJ enjoying the beach with Mom

Sunday, May 12, 2013

El Dia de Madre!

After 2 months of non-stop everything, we had a very low key mother's day which everyone enjoyed. MJ had her "first" true trip to the beach (being a 6 month old that can't get down doesn't count) and we all had the chance to relax. In addition to this, we got invited to our friend's place for Jamon, which is a type of dry-cured ham that the Spanish obsess about!

Dad's way-too-short marine haircut!

Lindsey and MJ enjoying the beach

Owen showing his muscles

MJ making sand castles

MJ patrolling the ocean

A Whirlwind Spring!

The last 7 weeks we have seen a flurry of activity that have included: a family trip to the states where MJ was on American soil for the first time, a Columbus house-hunting trip, Easter with the family, Owen's 3rd birthday that included a party at Chuck E. Cheese, a trip to a farm in Rota where goat cheese is made, a trip to Barcelona with Grandma Liz and the Arthur family, Grandma Liv visiting Rota, a dinner date in Vejer, MJ learning how to walk, Feria in El Puerto de Santa Maria, a day trip to Seville, our household goods being packed out, the minivan being shipped, closing on our first house, and a child-free trip to Amsterdam!