Espana!

The Collins Family set off on a two week adventure around Spain at the end of June to celebrate Mom and Dad's 30th anniversary on 7/5/2010. We kicked the trip off by meeting in Denver, where Dad surprised Mom with a DVD of pictures taken over the last thirty years. Great way to start the trip! Becky, Joey and I have been so blessed to have an example of a wonderful marriage all our lives and to be a part of a family that enjoys extended family time every few years. :)

Happy 30th, Mom and Dad!! I love you!

We traveled together through Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Marbella, and Barcelona. Our timing was perfect - we managed to catch Spain's round of 16, quarterfinal, and semi-final World Cup games. We left just a few days before Spain took the championship game for their first World Cup win. Here are a few of my favorites pictures from the trip. All the pics can be seen here.

 

Happy Birthday To Me!

After the Christmas festivities (or non-festivities, as we spent the day in our pajamas relaxing!) were over, we celebrated my big 2-9 with a night out in downtown Denver.

We started at Osteria Marco and I don't think I will ever forget the house made ricotta covered in house made mozzarella. Or toasting Becky with some yummy Prosecco - I still forget she's 21. My mom definitely found the mecca of cheesy goodness and bubbly for my birthday!

After dinner we headed to Sing Sing, a dueling piano bar. It was the best way to end our few days of family time and celebrate another great year. See the rest of the pictures here.