Catching up.

This seems like ages ago- August at the lake! We were fortunate enough to spend a nice long weekend at a dear friend's amazing lake house in Georgia. I am beyond blessed to have such amazing girls to share my time with. Even though the trips are few and far between..... they keep me going for ages!

Makeover

Wow- 3 months have gone by already! I used to be quite up to date on my travels, but my travels have gotten the best of me lately. So I've decided to continue my next batch of post starting with a site makeover. I've had a few really amazing trips lately, so I'll get caught up before the holidays takeover!

I've also cleaned up my links- so blogger friends if you decide to go back "live" again, let me know so I can re-add you. Also have a few new links that I've added from some great blogs I've been following on Travel and Fashion.

And speaking of makeovers! Check out Ricardo and I modeling at: http://www.cassandrakennedy.com/index2.php?v=v1#/home/
Cassandra did my hair and makeup for the wedding- and an Amazing job she did!

More soon.....

Greece 2011

Off we go to Greece for a cultural weekend in Athens, a getaway trip to Santorin with the Uth's and to meet up with the Italy crew in Thessaloniki for Eleftheria and Leftheris' Big Fat Greek Wedding!

Athens: a trip to the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, and the Original Olympic Stadium

What an amazing place! Santorini (Oia is where we stayed) was EVERYTHING you can imagine. Oia is known for the best sunsets and they did not disappoint. Our resort was right on the northern tip of the island with an amazing view. We had small cave houses to hideaway in and spent the days shopping, swimming in the sea, "hiking" up and down the cliffs, sailing, massages and enjoying the most delicious mediteranean meals. What a great time we had with Shereen and Henrik!

there is a reason I love turquoise


I adore this picture of Ricardo

this was right after our "Titanic" pose moment

and after a wonderful break to the islands, we were so excited to meet up with Ele, Katia, HC, Henning, Banu and finally meet Leftheris before the big day


Ele the morning of

The Riches all dolled up! Ele and Leftheris were married at the Greek Orthodox Church behind us. A beautiful ceremony- For the ceremony, the bride and groom entered the church first, going straight into the ceremony and all the guest coming in behind. What a different experience from the Protestant and Catholic weddings we've been to. The service was mostly words that came out thru song, changing of the halo rings and circling of the pulpit. It was so interesing to see a new tradition take place.

EME reunion w/ Katia, Shereen, Henning, Fede, Banu and friend


The Newlyweds at the outdoor dinner and reception- a perfect evening and a great way to wrap up the week in Greece

Happy Birthday America!

Home for the holidays! Summer holidays!! July 4th at the Richards- an annual tradition.

Jack, Lynn, Addie and Ricky- we missed you guys.

the "kids"

enjoying some time off


and the fam

Our House......

We are loving our new pad!! Now accepting visitors for the fall!

a view of the courtyard

still some work to go, but a nice cozy start

the office, which is wayyy nicer than the previous couch location!

Ricardo's music room

our kitchen, which gets fully utilized (every 2 weeks when i'm home)

our dining/living room with a view of the city and mountains

and now on to our most favorite parts! the lounging area

and rooftop terrace (with baby pool and all!)

We grilled this weekend on my new birthday Weber (thanks dad!)

and well- it's just 2 of us, but we went a little crazy!

Blooms and Friends

Looking back on the springtime, a few fun memories to take along.....

a view from the Garden of Engberg

and a nice BBQ with friends from work. Nothing like Denmark in the spring and summer!

what a suprise when I returned from the honeymoon- the guys couldn't make the wedding, so we celebrated with wine in the cafeteria! and some awesome scandinavian decor for our new house! w- Johan, Denis and Thierry


Marga and Natalia threw an amazing 20's theme birthday party in Madrid!

Boda de Maria y Asier

The Wedding of Maria and Asier in Bilbao

Ricardo walking his sister down the aisle, a beautiful bride and an amazing fiesta with dinner and dancing and a suprise concert from Love Division!