Spain 2011

This summer we once again returned to Spain,	These breathtaking views greeted us every day on the balcony.
Alexi wakes up very early every morning, and sometimes when he wakes Mami up she falls back asleep on the couch.	Papi looks way more awake for Alexi's early morning wake up call.
Mornings in Spain are spent at San Pol beach.	Alexi had fun burying his legs in the sand.
Alexi displays his Barcelona pride while watering the sand.	Alexi is always anticipating the next best thing.
On our walk back up the hill from the beach to our apartment, we take breaks to stop and smell the flowers.	Blackberries also greet us on our beach walks, which we pick right off the vines and eat.  Delicious!
Cooking in Spain is an act of love.	We shop at Nanas for delicious soy protein such as "meatloaf".
We eat la comida, the main meal of the day, when we return from the beach at about one.  Pasta with homemade pesto is a new dish we made this year.	One of our favorite la comida dishes is yellow rice with tofu, peppers and safron.
After lunch is always pooltime!	Sharon and Alexi enjoy playing ball in the pool (with a pink ball that Alexi got in an egg in the Spring Egg Hunt in our NYC neighborhood).
David plays keepaway with Alexi(!)	Alexi absolutely loves playing in the kiddie pool.
David and Alexi enjoyed playing soccer poolside.	Watch out Papi...Alexi is about to overtake you(!)
This summer it was much cooler in Spain; Sharon often had to wear David's waffle.	Due to the cool weather David and Alexi spent some days indoors watching the Tour de France.
One cloudy and rainy day we did an outdoor scavenger hunt with Alexi.	Alexi holding up one of his finds during the outdoor scavenger hunt.
On rainy days David enjoyed playing ping pong with his friend Nina.	Alexi is calling NEXT GAME!
Being a parent means calling upon reserves of energy for nonstop activity....	...especially when you have an Alexi who is always on the move.
Alexi enjoys a galleta poolside for his afternoon snack.	Alexi lays down poolside for a rare moment of rest.
Alexi is still small enough to enjoy the rides they have in the Cap Ducal playground.	Alexi rocks back and forth in this yellow fish (his favorite color)!
David and Alexi pose at the top of the slide in the Cap Ducal playground.	Down the slide they go!
Our summer tradition is eating la comida with the wonderful Pallares family in their home at Cap Ducal.	Posing in our apartment once again with the Pallares family.
One night we ventured into town so Alexi could enjoy the rides.  Here Alexi rides a motorcycle, as Sharon and David both did when they were young children.	Alexi enjoys driving the blue Spanish school bus.
We look forward to seeing you next summer Spain!	Who's the movie star behind the Foster Grants???!!!!