Edinburgh, Scotland

Katie came to visit the first week of August. IT WAS SO FUN! We flew over to Scotland for the day, it is beautiful. Some people thought we were crazy for flying there in the morning and then back that night, but it actually worked out really good for us.

At the Festival

There was a summer festival held last week in a small town called Bray. The kids went on a number of rides and had a great time. Mom and Dad went on a high-flying, intense, crazy, scary one. I screamed the whole time, I can’t believe Pat talked me into it.

Happy Birthday Logan!!

Our boy is growing up. He is doing so well. Logan just celebrated his 5th birthday. He got to eat dinner at McDonald’s and got to Ice Age 3 in 3D with Mom. He opened presents and blew out candles. Logan says he had lots of fun on his birthday.

Wicklow Mtns - Ireland

We visited an old (700 AD) monastery (Glendalough) up in the mountains – beautiful setting. We also visited Powerscourt Estate and Gardens. You hear how green Ireland is, but it really is, and it’s beautiful. Pat's mom and sister came to visit, it was wonderful showing them around and letting them watch the kids for us.

London

We went to London on July 1st. It was really neat being there and just seeing everything. Pat’s mom and sister met us there and they came back to Ireland with us for a few days. It was sure fun seeing them. Note to the inexperienced. . . traveling with 3 children under the age of 5 in Europe. . . is HARD.

My friends. . .

We’re heading back to the US the middle of August and we’re excited, but I’m going to miss the great friends I’ve made this year. These girls have really made this year what it is. I’m going to miss them so much!! The book clubs, the play groups, those unexpected times when we just chat, chat, chat. Good times and good memories.

Enjoying the Summer

As you can see the sun does actually come out from time to time. We’ve been getting out to beach, which is only a mile or two away. Sheep are everywhere, as you might expect. The kids had a blast feeding them a few weeks ago. We'll often spend our Saturdays or evenings walking in one of our favorite parks (you see here a view we have from one of them).