Look who came to visit!

Begoña, you are so loved! All these special people came to see you!

Welcome to the world Begoña Anne

Begoña Anne de Abiega Richards came into this world on August 2, 2014. Weighing 3.55kilos (7.8lbs) and measuring 51cm (21cm), she is an absolute doll baby! Bego (spanish nickname) or Begs (in english) was born in Madrid at Clinica San Jose at 2pm. We're now settled at home with lots of help from Abuela, Tio Alberto, Tia Maria and Tio Asier, Grammie and Delia. Big Sister Carolina is in Love and so are we!!! Here we go as a family of 4!!

Heading to the Sierra!

The Riches have moved! We're still in the Madrid area, but we've headed 20 minutes further north to the foot of the Sierra de Madrid to San Agustin de Guadalix. Double the space- half the cost! We just couldn't pass that up. So after 2 weeks of hard labor, we have finally settled into our new home. I was more than sad to leave our last home. It was in the most perfect location- a perfect terrace overlooking the city- and the absolute best neighbors. We will for sure miss the location and the wonderful people, but can't complain about the space and tranquility we have now. (bedrooms, nursery and upstairs terrace still under construction =)

our living room/dining room area connected to the terrace

My fav! The kitchen, newly remodeled and complete with a washer/DRYER! That's right folks- we found a dryer in Spain!!

Rick finally gets his own music room

relaxing out back- overlooking the mountains and back gate to the pool and greenway



July 4th on the 5th

Friends of the 4th! The closer it got to July 4th, the more I realized I would be terribly home sick. It's the first year in many we haven't been on the lake in Tennessee. And well- for the Richards, July 4th is like a 2nd Christmas. So in the midst of us changing houses and preparing for baby, the only logical thing to do was throw a July 4th bash (on the 5th). I love this crew! These are my mom and baby friends I've known since Carolina was born and a few of my neighbors who have become super dear to me. So here you have our crew- coming from Germany, Indonesia, Holland, UK, Peru, Spain and the US. God bless the USA (and everywhere else!)

 

Our Group Shot

Miss America

Birte and I, 4 weeks apart

Pinterest inspired Red, White and Blue drink

The de Abiega Richards- July 2014

enjoying her first ice cream of her own

My super duper friend Fia- decked out in RW&B

Momma's and Babies

 

Gonzalo is here!

June 23, 2014- Ricardo and I are now Tio and Tia to baby Gonzalo. His sister Maria gave birth on Monday to a beautiful baby boy! Carolina is getting some good practice in.

French Riveria and F1

And so begins her infatuation with airplanes- or so she likes to say "babayon" (avion in spanish). We took Little C-Lo's last flight in the "cheap" seats and headed to Nice and Monte Carlo for a long 4-day weekend. The past few years Ricardo's (January) birthday presents have been trips, concerts or excursions. Last year we went to the Madrid Open (tennis match). This year I thought he'd quite enjoy the F1 races in Monaco! He did. and it was a wonderful last getaway for the Riches family of 3.

C admiring the view

Nice, France

Rick's view from the races

Gorgeous Fountains in Nice

C and I enjoying the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival

Chevre Chaud- Grilled Goat Cheese Salad- Heeeaaaven!

Walk on the promenade with Tio Alberto

Riches party of 3- last family vaca before baby B arrives!

1 last trip......

Back and forth, back and forth..... And now time to rest and get ready for baby. I took my last work trip a few weeks back to wrap things up before my leave. Did i mention i despise paying taxes on the danish system, but ohhhh ohhh how i adore the benefits! The Danes really have the work/life balance figured out. Beauty of socialist gov't! ;-) I'll start my leave end of this week and should return around August of 2015. Until then, just enjoying a few of my favorite danish things......

Dinner out with the Engbers at MASH- no picture with them or the restaurant :-( but take a look at the beauties that Margareta grew in her garden.

I spent 3 days in a quite intensive Project Management course, followed by a 3hr exam. After I decided to stock up on some of my favorite Danish Designers to celebrate- Rosendahl glasses and oil & vinegar set, Menu hot plate holder, a nice leather box, cork note boards and matching onesies from Noa Noa for the girls :-)

And spending some quality time with Shereen