Wknd in Toledo & Madrid

Brian and I just celebrated our 14th anniversary.  So crazy how fast time can fly!  Brian had work in Madrid, so I was able to tag along for the weekend and we celebrated in Spain sans kids!  Because we only had two days here, we had to really pack our sightseeing in...we spent most of our time in the old city of Madrid and our favorite, Toledo.

After exploring the charming streets of Toledo, we bought tickets for the tower tour of the Toledo Cathedral.  The interior of the cathedral is super ornate and gorgeous.  And the views from the top of the tower were perfect.  I love how the architecture of every European city we've been to is so unique.

On Sunday, we made it to church and then walked home through Retiro Park, where a massive marathon was going on.  Not only was the park gorgeous, but it's always fun to feel the energy of a big race and the culmination of all of the hard work.  

Fourteen years ago on April 27, Brian and I were as happy as our young-twenty-selves could have imagined.  Who knew that life would give us so many tough AND fun adventures?!  

US Ambassador

Through the girls' school, we were invited to attend an evening at the Ambassador's home in Regent's Park for hors d'oeuvres and drinks.  The home sits on a massive piece of property inside the famous park and has an enormous private garden (second only in size to Buckingham Palace in all of London).  It was a perfect night with amazing weather and the home was just incredible.

Front door with the seal of the United States and a halfpipe off to the right. :)

The decor was so impressive- painted walls, amazing interior design and eclectic artwork.

Luckiest kids that get to play soccer in that garden, right? :)

Ambassador Barzun and his beautiful wife giving thanks to the headmaster of the school.

This was a painting in the front entryway...so cool and so different than what you'd expect to see!  We loved walking around and talking to other parents, meeting new friends, and admiring the gorgeous home and setting.  We cannot believe we get to live right by this beautiful place!