Spain in 3 Days

We only had 3 full days in Spain, but we saw and did a lot.  A huge thank you to our wonderful hosts Fanny and Camillo!  We saw all of Barcelona, did some hiking in the Pyrenees mountains, visited Tarragona and saw a beautiful Mediterranean city with ancient Roman ruins, we experienced Gaudi's Sagrada Familia, saw ancient Muslim architecture, enjoyed tapas and Spanish wine, drank fresh squeezed orange juice every morning and discovered two new Spanish treats: calcotadas and chocolate con churros...mmmmmm!  A wonderful way to end our holiday!

Calçotadas in Spain

Our wonderful hosts, Fanny and Camillo, brought us to a traditional restaurant for eating Calcotada (charred onions dipped in sauce).  It was a unique experience and lots of fun for all!

Cohen and Mommy

The last few Christmas pics

Six Month Stats

Cohen had his six month doctor's appointment today.  He currently weighs in at 17 lbs 8.5 oz, which means he's still in the 50th percentile for weight.  His height is now 66 cm, so he's dropped back down to the 25th percentile for height (down from 50th at 4 months).  Overall he's growing and developing well and is a healthy boy!

Cohen's First Christmas

These are a bit late, but better late than never.  Cohen enjoyed a wonderful first Christmas and was spoiled by everyone with wonderful gifts.  Thanks everyone for your generosity!  This year we celebrated Christmas day with the Ternoway side of the family.

Cohen's First Trip To Europe

A whirlwind tour of three countries over 18 days. Here are some shots of Cohen at various exciting European destinations.

Cohen passing time during 4.5 hour lay over in Frankfurt.

I didn't even know Cohen was in this busy Amsterdam Kalverstraat photo (Kalverstraat is dutch Monopoly equivalent to Boardwalk) when I took it. Bonus points if you can find Cohen (hint: orange Luftansa curbside check-in tag is still attached to stroller).

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Cohen in front of Station Centraal in Amsterdam with Uncle Kyle.

Cohen avant la Pont de l'Avignon, ou l'on y danse tout en rond.

Cohen exploring the Roman amphitheatre in Nimes. I wonder how many babies have been breast fed in this 2000 year old building?

Cohen admiring an old church in Aix-en-Provence, which is probably very lovely in the summer.

Cohen stopping to admire the Hotel de Ville in Orange on the way to the magnificent Roman theatre.

Cohen exploring the ruins at the summer chateau of the french popes in Chateauneuf du Pape - the famous wine region made famous by Pope Jean XXII (I think) to satisfy his own glutony - tres pious.

Cohen paying homage to the great mystic Nostradamus at a fountain in St-Remy de Provence to which the bust of St.-Remy's most famous son was added 43 years after the fountain was constructed (zoom in on plaque in top right hand corner).