Saturday, January 27, 2007

Viva Barcelona!


I know. You've been waiting far too long for details on Barcelona. I do apologize, and I'm trying to find time in my newly arranged schedule (grad school AND our upcoming return to the States) to update the blog. Obviously, I'm still working on that. Anyhoo, here are our favorite spots to check out in Barcelona for when you and yours make your own trek to the family-friendly city of Antoni Gaudi.


This is La Segrada Famiglia, one of Barcelona's crowning jewels and biggest tourist attractions. It's been under construction for over 120 years and isn't slated for completion until 2030!!!

Inside view of one of Segrada's beautiful stained glass windows.



Barcelona's main shopping district, Las Ramblas, at night.

Sunday, January 07, 2007

New Year--Bigger Family!


Just before the end of 2006, one final HUGE EVENT had to go down: the birth of our very first niece, Audrey Marie Bozarth!!!!

We are now Uncle Nick and Aunt Becca. The fact that we will impart all of our knowledge and wisdom to this little one humbles us...then makes us giggle.

Weighing in at a respectable 6 lbs, 12 oz, Audrey is resting comfortably with her hard-working mom and dad, Heather Wissler and Matthew Bozarth in Bloomington, Indiana.


Here she is with Nick's mom, her Nonnie.

If you can't tell, we're already a little obsessed with this pretty princess and can't wait to meet her when we come home in March.

Santa hit the place!


Thank you everyone for all of our wonderful gifts. Despite being away from home, we were still spoiled beyond belief. We felt truly loved and missed. Thank you so much!

After. Look at all that stuff!

Even Steve was worn out from all of the Christmas excitement. He really needed a nap, but not before putting on his new sweater from his Nonnie Wissler. Buon Natale!

Sicilian Holiday

This was our first holiday season away from home, and because of our fantastic friends (our family away from family), it ended up being one of the most memorable and festive Christmases we've ever had.
This is our very first attempt at roasted turkey! We got up very early on Christmas Eve to get it ready and in the oven, and it ended up being really fun. Given the massive amounts of butter and herbs Nick and I slathered on this bird, there was no way it wasn't going to be good.
Thank God we also baked a turkey, because Nick's attempt at frying one didn't turn out very well. Maybe next time, Nick!

These are our friends Nicole and Megan, digging in to traditional Condron Christmas fixin's, sweet potato casserole, granny's corn pudding, mashed potatoes...the works.
Here are Trent and Currier, enjoying Christmas tree splendor and watching Bad Santa.