2009
Kristina and I went to Callaway Gardens to see their azaleas.
2009.03.01 - Atlanta Snow Storm
Snow storm sweeps Atlanta one week after we plant our garden…
Kristina and Daniel escaped from Atlanta for a long weekend in Savannah to attend a book festival, stroll along the river walk, tour historic homes and sample fine Southern cuisine.
2008
We are documenting our kitchen remodeling project on the Ikea Fans website. Click here to check out our blog and latest photos.
Kristina and I ran in the 2008 Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) Race for Research in Atlanta, GA this year. Castro’s Comrades was in the top 10 fundraisers this year! Thanks to everyone for your support!
Our third visit to Historic Oakland Cemetery since Kristina and I have moved to Atlanta. Who would have thought cemeteries are so much fun? We finally made it through all 85 of the stops on the self-guided tour.
Kristina and I spent the day at Callaway Gardens for their Autumn Festival.
2008.08.22 - Atlanta Apartment
Photos of our apartment in Atlanta.
2008.08.03 - Leaving Washington, DC
Sarah & Bill whipped up a wonderful brunch for us.
2008.07.31 - NWLC Party & Nationals Game
Kristina took Daniel to the NWLC party and Nationals Game — unfortunately, Daniel was late and missed most of the party. Kristina saved him some cake.
Trip to Negril, Jamaica. We had a great trip — a nice break before our move to Atlanta.
2008.03.20 - Margaret and Mim go to Washington
Margaret and Mim came to visit us in Washington, DC. We went to Mount Vernon and visited family.
Trip to Oahu, Hawaii. Sadly, our camera was stolen so there are not many pictures.
Pictures from our trip to India.
2007
2007.11.04 - 2007 Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) Race for Research
Kristina and I ran in the 2007 Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) Race for Research (5K Run). We beat our time last year by about 5 minutes.
2007.10.14 - Philadelphia Day Trip
Kristina and I went to Pennsylvania and visited Longwood Gardens and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
2007.07.25 - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Kristina and I had a nice, relaxing trip to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.
We decided to try to grow some fruit and vegetables on our balcony. Unfortunately, we do not get much direct sun. Will tomatoes grow in the shade?
2007.04.15 - Guptas go to Washington
The Guptas came to visit. We visited museums, went to the theater and took a DC scandal tour.
2007.04.01 - Prague, Czech Republic
We finally went on our (belated) honeymoon to Prague. We had a great trip!
2007.02.20 - Alvaro Goes to Washington
Alvaro came to visit us in Arlington. We had a number of fun adventures!
2007.02.10 - Chocolate Making Class
Kristina enrolled us in a chocolate making class for Christmas. Check out our chocolate covered hearts!
Anti-war protest in Washington, D.C.
2006
2006.09.02 - Kristina and Daniel's Wedding
Photos and details of our wedding. Relive the great event!
2006.06.03 - Arlington Apartment
We are back in Arlington, VA. The apartment is very nice!
2006.05.30 - Bogota & Ibague, Colombia
Kristina and I had a great time in Colombia and she got a chance to show off her Spanish.
2006.04.20 - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Photos from Punta Cana.
2005
2005.12.25 - Christmas in Los Angeles
Daniel’s first Christmas with the Guptas.
2005.08.22 - Atlantic City, New Jersey
A quick trip to Atlantic City, New Jersey before Kristina hits the books. We did not have much luck in the nickle slots.
2005.08.22 - Rutgers Apartment, New Jersey
Pictures from Kristina’s apartment in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
2005.08.10 - Capitol Dome Tour in Washington, DC
An exclusive tour of the Capitol Dome courtesy of the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms.
2005.07.10 - Castros Go to Niagara Falls
After hanging out in Pittsburgh, we took a road trip to Niagara Falls.
2005.07.10 - Summer Visit to Pittsburgh
Al and Margaret visited Daniel in Pittsburgh over the 4th of July weekend.
2005.07.01 - Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park
Weekend trip to the Shenandoah National Park.
2005.05.30 - U.S. National Arboretum
Visit to the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, DC.
2005.05.21 - Kristina's Georgetown Graduation
The Guptas and Castros descended on Washington, DC for Kristina’s graduation.
2005.04.25 - Mim's 85th Birthday
Photos from the party in Houston.
2005.03.12 - St. Petersburg, Florida
Spring break in St. Petersburg Florida.
2005.01.02 - Ski Lesson, Outside Los Angeles, California
Not sure this really qualifies as skiing.
2004
2004.12.24 - Christmas Eve in Houston, Texas
The annual Christmas Eve family tradition continues.
2004.11.27 - Thanksgiving in Houston
Why was Canela wearing a lei? Margaret and Alvaro had just returned from Hawaii.
2004.10.09 - Sarah and Bill's Wedding
A beautiful wedding.
2004.08.23 - National Aviary in Pittsburgh, PA
We visited the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
2004.08.23 - Shadyside Neighborhood
Pictures from the Shadyside Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
2004.08.19 - Pittsburgh Apartment
Photos of apartment in Pittsburgh.
2004.07.01 - Che - In Memoriam
“Che’s life is an inspiration for every human being who loves freedom. We will always honor his memory.” – Nelson Mandela
2004.05.22 - Daniel's Georgetown Graduation
It was a very hot day.
2004.04.25 - March for Women's Lives, Washington, DC
Kristina’s grassroots organizing paid off with tens of thousands of participants in the March for Women’s Lives.
2004.03.15 - Hilton Head, South Carolina
Spring Break in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
2003
2003.12.25 - Christmas in Houston
Christmas holiday photos from Houston, Texas.
2003.12.20 - Winter in Washington
Kristina and Daniel exchanged gifts before going home for Christmas.
2003.08.30 - Apartment in Arlington, Virginia
Life at Fort Georgetown.
La familia en Bogota, Colombia.
Spring break in Paris.
The winter snow storm in Washington, DC.
2002
2002.07.20 - Los Angeles, California
Kristina and Daniel hanging out in Los Angeles and driving to Santa Barbara, California.
Kristina visits Daniel in Houston, Texas.
2002.04.05 - Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington, DC
Our first time at the Cherry Blossoms Festival in Washington, DC. Simply breathtaking.
2002.03.31 - Easter Trip to NYC
A great weekend.