Women's Day!

From what we could figure out, today was "Women's Day" in Poland! Not really sure what it means... But something of a cross between valentine's day and mother's day. Also not really sure why it falls on Fat Tuesday or Pancake Day in the Uk!

There were people selling flowers on every street corner for "the women". So... John bought the Smith girls some flowers! We are still a little bit confused by the holiday!

UPDATE: I have just been informed by my girlfriend that it is 'international women's day' and there are incredible events empowering women around the world today. It has nothing to do with gifts or flowers... Apparently I am totally out of the loop. The florists in Poland are doing a great job marketing to the guys who don't want to screw up a 'holiday'!

Lunch with Daddy

Little girl standing up!

Reality check

It was actually sunny and warm today (34 degrees!).  It is going to get warmer this weekend, even hit 57 on Sunday!  Heat wave!  I took some pictures of our town on our walk.  This is the gate at the former entrance to the textile factory that is now a huge mall.

The Manufactura courtyard.

Beautiful building on our walk

The central roundabout that connects the park with the pedestrian street where we live.  The green tram is how everyone gets around.

Church on our block

Reality of Lodz.  This is directly across the street from the beautiful building third picture from the top.  An abandoned building with broken out windows and graffiti.  Makes for an interesting walk!

Bowling!

I'm catching up on some pics from around Lodz.  Maggie and her expert bowling stance.

More pics from Madrid

This was the most amazing breakfast!  Fried churros dipped in chocolate!

Reality of traveling with little children.  Time for a clean up!