Chinawhite cocktails & instant chemistry
How it all began
The Spark, London Days & Early Adventures
Elena & the £££ Carnival Cocktails
The Italian Carnival at Chinawhite
Because of that magical Italian carnival night at Chinawhite when Lorena introduced us—where the instant chemistry and effortless connection made me completely forget (almost) how extortionately expensive the cocktails were.
Energizing every sprint with kissy kisses!
London Squash & Tennis "Sprints"
Because even though sports aren't your life, you happily played squash in your London building with me, and endured tennis sprints—energizing me with kissy kisses every other minute between rallies.
Giving this nine-years-older guy a shot!
The Age Gap Gamble
For giving this nine-years-older guy a shot! Your dad was originally so worried about our age gap... only to end up with a woman twenty years younger than him!
Gondolas & Murano treasures
Dodgy Rooms & Gondolas
Because our first trip to Venice proved we can handle anything together—even dodgy hotel rooms and impossibly loud neighbors, as long as we had our romantic gondola ride through the quiet canals and fell in love with the charming glass of Murano.
Charming every British colleague
The Lloyds TSB Leap
Because you took the leap into British corporate banking at Lloyds TSB, utterly charming every colleague with your warmth, brilliance, and signature smile.
Your calm wisdom & adoring smile
The Quirk of "Us"
How You Patiently Civilized Me
Hand on hand with wisdom & cat Pablo
The Emotional Translator
For being my emotional translator and kindness filter, offering gentle clarity, compassionate wisdom, and soothing comfort whenever life gets hectic.
Elena lighting up the doorway
The Delivery Smile
Because of your world-famous 1000-watt smile—opening the front door with such effortless, radiant warmth that even delivery couriers are left grinning ear-to-ear.
Elena winking in her floral apron
The Veggie Miracle
Because of your culinary magic—skillfully turning fresh vegetables into delicious creations and miraculously convincing a carnivore like me to happily eat greens.
Dressing room blazer fitting
The Personal Stylist
For being my personal stylist with an impeccable, loving eye—affectionately adjusting my collar and ensuring I always look my sharpest.
Belt-singing rockstar & laughing in tears
My Ultimate Hype Woman (and Singing Critic)
For enthusiastically hyping me up while doubling over in pure laughter on the sofa whenever I passionately belt-sing into a wooden spoon.
Always ready for the next ride together
Adventures & Passions Across the Map
From Bali Scooters & French Chalets to Patagonia & Cambodia
Open-face helmets & holding on tight!
The Bali Scooter Ride
Because of that unforgettable scooter ride in Bali—wearing our open-face retro helmets, weaving past lush green rice terraces while you held on tight around my waist with the wind in your hair.
Rice paddies, Luwak coffee & diving baptism!
The Bali Jungle & Diving Safari
Because of your incredible adventurous spirit—heading out with a driver into the Bali rice paddy fields, tasting Luwak coffee and exploring every island eccentricity, and bravely taking on your diving baptism.
Thai & Cambodian island adventures
Island Escapes & Paddle Boards
For our unforgettable island escapes across Thailand and Cambodia—whether skimming across turquoise bays on a speedboat or balancing side-by-side on a paddle board under tropical skies.
Bubbly raclette cheese & snowy pines
Alpine Feasts in France
Because you understand that the real point of a ski trip isn't conquering black runs—it's cozying up inside a warm French chalet with good wine and an obscene amount of melted raclette cheese.
Sailing with Captain Marteau (expert sunbather!)
Sailing & Rosé in Port Grimaud
For lazy, sun-soaked days in the South of France—in Port Grimaud and Biot, sipping crisp rosé and enjoying sailing with Captain Marteau (where you wisely let everyone else do the hard sailing while you perfected the art of sunbathing).
Empanadas, chorizos & carrying Luca around BA
Embracing Argentina
Because you embraced Argentina and my roots with open arms—loving the gauchos, devouring hot empanadas and sizzled chorizos, and carrying little Luca around Buenos Aires with so much joy.
The whole family in the lotus canoe!
Sunset Over the Cambodian Lotus Farm
For that unforgettable sunset on the Cambodian lotus farm with the whole family—guided by a sweet little old lady who spoke zero English, making lotus hats for the boys while our wooden boat was quietly and slowly filling with water!
Sunshine, big leaps & family first
The Big Leaps, Weddings & Family Loyalty
Hatton Garden, Cyprus Sunshine, Sleep Coaching & Saudi
Radiating excitement at our London table
The London Birthday Proposal
Because popping the question on your birthday in London was pure magic. Even though we had scouted Hatton Garden together for your dream ring, when the moment finally came, you were radiating pure, breathless excitement.
Cyprus sunshine, souvlakia & dreams of goats
The Gift of Cyprus
Because you gifted me a lifelong love for Cyprus, its warm people, and its incredible food. From sunny beach days in Latsi devouring souvlakia to dreaming that one day we might live there together, happily surrounded by fresh halloumi and goats.
Planned in 3 weeks aboard the Dimitris Charis!
The 3-Week Wedding & Dimitris Charis
For pulling off our dream wedding celebration in just three weeks (apologies to our friends scattered across the globe!). Celebrating aboard the Dimitris Charis boat barbecue, living it up at the Anassa, and baby Luca's unforgettable christening of his grandmother's dress!
Giving everything to the people you love
Fierce Family Guardian
Because your heart is endlessly giving—you are fiercely protective of your family and watch over everyone with such total devotion that you even forget about yourself, like stopping to eat lunch or drink a simple glass of water.
Mesmerizing eyes, Cypriot charm & warmest cuddles
Those Smashing Brown Eyes & Cypriot Charm
Because you are undeniably stunning—with those smashing, huge brown eyes that light up every room, irresistible Cypriot charm, and the warmest, most comforting cuddles in the world.
Albert & Sara, Eric & Noelle, and friends worldwide
Our Global Circle of Friends
Because of how beautifully we build lifelong friendships together that fit our family like a glove—from cherished times with Albert & Sara, Eric & Noelle, to so many dear friends scattered all across the world.
Historic stone school & sunny park afternoons
The Oxfordshire Chapter & Boundary Park
Because you led our move to Oxfordshire to get the boys into the wonderful Europa School in Culham, bringing us so many happy memories in Didcot, running around and laughing together at Boundary Park.
Palm promenade under sunset & crescent moon
The Saudi Aramco Chapter
For embracing our bold chapter in Saudi Arabia with Aramco—building a rich, adventurous life together under desert skies and golden Arabian sunsets.
Our warm home, the boys & the cats
Our Home & The Boys
Luna & Pablo, First-Class Design, and Raising Luca & Nico
Enveloped by purrs from Luna & Pablo
The Unshakeable Cat Lover
For your boundless love for Luna and Pablo—curled up in bliss as they purr against your shoulder, turning a non-cat home into a feline paradise.
Curating every room with elegance & style
The First-Class Eye for Design
Because of your first-class eye for design and aesthetics—effortlessly transforming every home we touch into a warm, elegant, magazine-worthy haven.
Keeping Agustin, Luca & Nico in line
Managing "Three Children"
For withstanding the heroic daily challenge of managing 'three boys'—patiently keeping Luca, Nico, and an overgrown husband fed, loved, and civilized.
Born ready from day one!
Born Ready
For stepping into motherhood with pure grace and fearless love—holding baby Luca with that undeniable knowing that you were born ready for this.
Sacred awe welcoming our boys
Water Births & Cord Cutting
For your awe-inspiring strength during the boys' births, and the profound, unforgettable honor of cutting the cord beside you.
Rocking baby under starry nursery skies
Fierce Motherhood Devotion
For your fierce, tireless devotion through sleepless nights—rocking our babies under starry skies and giving every ounce of your soul to their happiness.
Sweet soft-serve ice cream smiles
The Heart of Luca & Nico
Because you are the emotional anchor and brightest sun in the universe for Luca and Nico—their confidante, comfort, and greatest cheerleader.
Rosé in the sun & our golden future together
Daily Rituals & The Future
Bedtime Angles, Gourmet Chocolate, Nico's Giggles & Rosé in the Sun
Strict door angles & loving goodnights
The Sacred Bedtime Protocol
For the sacred, non-negotiable bedtime protocol—ensuring the bedroom door remains cracked open at the exact 37.5-degree angle with comforting hallway glow.
Playfully caught enjoying French chocolate!
Neny Chocolate Marteau
For your secret gourmet stash of Neny chocolate marteau from France—and that adorable, guilty-pleasure smile whenever you take a heavenly bite.
Trash dating shows & blissful duo massages
Dating Shows & Duo Massages
For our favorite guilty pleasures—dissecting every dramatic twist on our favorite trash dating shows together, and indulging in our shared love for massages, especially those heavenly duo massage sessions side-by-side.
Nico's miracle cure & Luca giggling beside him
The Uncontrollable Giggles
For the sound of you dissolving into uncontrollable giggles with the kids—especially when Nico comes out with comedy gold like suggesting we feed Tim seeds to make hair grow on his bald head, while Luca collapses in laughter beside him.
Collapsing into the couch or bed as a team
Our Victorious Evenings
For that sacred moment every night when the house finally goes silent, the boys are tucked into bed, and we collapse into the couch or bed together knowing we conquered another day as a team.
Growing old together with our walking sticks
Our Sun-Drenched Future & Walking Sticks
Because I can't wait to grow old with you—splitting our lives between our dream spots, supporting our boys, playing tennis, sipping chilled rosé in the sun, and one day walking together side-by-side with our walking sticks, still laughing our heads off.
Thirty-Eight Down · A Lifetime To Go
Happy 38th Birthday, Elena
We love you more every single day!
Forever yours, Agustin
