Ireland 2010 - Day 2

Day 2 - We decided to hit up Bridge Street Cafe today for lunch. Derek and Tasha had just gotten off the plane and needed a fish and chips lunch. STAT! After lunch we went to the Carn Cross. It's a high cross dating back to 400 or 600, I can't remember. Then it was time for naps for the children (Nick and Mad), so Mom stayed home and then rest of us hit up a couple of the beaches. Mom, Nick, Lisa, Kailei, Madison, and I went up to Joe Paul's to take some pictures because the day was so clear and the view is amazing from up there. We topped the day off with some bubbling blowing on the back patio. Oh and I took a couple of shots of the new wall on the cottage. I know most of you will not understand, but my dad and Troy will and those pictures are for them anyway.

Ireland 2010 - Day 1

I have a totally unrealistic goal, but I want to post about every day that we are here in Ireland. I know! I said it was unrealistic. So here is Day 1. We had just woken up from our nap and Madison was about the only one in the mood to be photographed. I figured that is okay because she has a Daddy, two Grandpas, and a Granny that really misses her right about now.

To shave or not to shave...

Check out his farmer's tan! hahahaha! It's like we have a whole new dog. He loves when we shave him for the summer. He just wants to be outside running and playing. It takes me a few days to get used to it. I laugh every time I look at him. He is just too cute. hahahaha!

Portland 2010

We headed down to Portland last weekend for Troy's cousin Ande's baby shower. Oh what fun we had! I have a ton of photos in this blog so I will keep this short and sweet. We LOVE hanging out with Troy's cousins, aunts, and uncle. They are the Linn side (Troy's dad's side) and boy are they all a hoot. We laughed a lot, spent some money, ate great food, and talked non-stop. Perfect weekend in my opinion. My only regrets are that I didn't get more pictures of the family members, I didn't take a "cousins" picture, and I didn't have my camera at the baby shower (you know the whole reason we were there!!!). But as Nick says, Oh well.

One of my favorite parts of getting together with Greg's (Troy's dad) siblings, is to hear the stories they will tell about him. I feel like I get to know him a little bit more every time we spend time together. And I know Troy feels the same way. His memories of him are very childlike because he passed away when he was so young. It's cool to hear things about your dad when you are an adult. I know I like it.

She is such a good car seat sleeper!

We finally got Troy's brother Greg to Voodoo. He was in heaven!

Love it!

It was such a gorgeous day.

My little poser!

She would not sit in her stroller. I know I should strap her in, but what can I say...I'm a pushover!

She loved her ride through the fountain with Dad. She was squealing and clapping like crazy!

Maddie flying girl!

Our handsome pup!

Madison loved Amy!

We went to the Alberta Street Art/Street fair. Robin, Vickie, Jeramie, and I had a great time browsing. Greg and Woody cut out early and Troy and Rian found a great spot to sit and wait for us to be done. hahaha! I guess us girls have a different idea of a good time than the guys do?? hahaha!

Kaiser was being very cooperative with the camera that day.

Miss Kaiden! She is such a sweetheart!!! Still not to sure of Mad and her aggressiveness...she tends to smother. haha! But I just know they will be best friends one day.

My dog the poser. hahaha! I like this shot of Greg and Kaiser. Pretty much sums up their relationship.

Kaiden and Uncle Woody

Playing in the yard. One of the few times she wasn't trying to cover Kaiden in kisses.

Robin and baby K

Look at that smile! And that belly!!! ha!

Of course Madison was totally spoiled by Troy's family. I didn't get shots of all of the presents, but trust me, SPOILED!!!

Thanks Linn's, Meguire's, Edwards', Davis', Hartman's, and Bosack's for a wonderful weekend!!