My latest gifts from my little ones. One of the many sets of twins went to the mountains this past weekend and they each brought me a magnet.

Little cousin representing!

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Tonight we had dinner at a restaurant called La Mary (Mary). It was really good and was priced well. Mother, we shall go there whenever you decide to make the trip over.

Here's the link to my Facebook pics from Valencia since I can't upload any pics from Picasa. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10100212870453228.1073741827.52700081&type=1&l=1c4c3c8ca9

Nuria with Ronaldo and Messi

Been back in Murcia for a couple of hours now. Today it was raining so we spent the day looking at the statues they have made for Las Fallas this year. I will put up pics tonight or tomorrow. Time to rest and back on the grind in the morning.

Coffee for Nuria. Cookie for me!

Nuria in my hood, la Malvarosa, which is much nicer now than it was in 2006.

New building in the City of Arts and Sciences. I think it's an auditorium because they are having a concert there tonight.

We spent the first four hours of our day at th aquarium. We hadn't planned on going because it costs 30€ a person but Nuria wanted to atleast see it up close. We get there and decide that we might as well pay it since we are here. While in line a man approached us and said he was trying to get 20 people together because as a group, the tickets are 10€ cheaper. In the end we had 21 people and we all paid less.

The aquarium is cool but they don't have freshwater fish. That for me is a massive negative. I also feel bad for the larger animals that clearly don't have enough room in their aquariums.

We spent the rest of the day walking around my old neighborhood and the city. Now it's time for dinner and then back to Murcia tomorrow.

First time seeing the towers in over six years!

Here's a pic of Cooper, Nuria and Lara from a couple weeks ago. I like this pic because Cooper decided that he should be the main attraction in the photo.

We are heading to Valencia for the weekend. Nuria has never been so I get to show a Spaniard the great city of Valencia. Happy Valentine's Day and have a great weekend!

Happy birthday Grandmama!!

I just calculated that I walk 14 miles a week going to and fro my jobs. That is the main advantage of living in the heart of a city and working there as well. I never thought I would enjoy walking as much as I do.

I just looked in the tank and saw a baby fish. Let's see if it makes it! Our fish tank is like the Lion King with the circle of life.

We lost a fish this afternoon and Nuria's cousin's dog was put to sleep this morning as well. He was the father of Nuria's dog that was put down in September. I think he was 13 or 14 years old.

My friend David's amazing pumpkin pie!!

Our weekend in the mountains was a good one. We had great weather and were among great company. We had fun but were always busy. This meant that we didn't rest and Monday morning was a little difficult for me. I will post some pics soon.

On Saturday my brother from another mother got married. Wishing for nothing but the best for Aaron and Brittany.

On Sunday we found out that it is true that offense wins games but defense wins championships. Congrats to Denver for a great year and to Seattle for being the champs!