Ireland

So beautiful, so many pictures to share. I'll try to be selective...

At Blarney Castle (I had to say hi to Everyone!)

What a busy week. Nana celebrated her birthday the day we flew to Ireland and while we were there Mommy and Daddy celebrated their 3 year Anniversary! I think I like airplane rides for a little bit. I much prefer to run around, but lots of people give me attention so that is cool.

Killarney...

View of town near our cottage

St. Mary's

It was nice relaxing vacation. We rented a very cute cottage and each had our own bedrooms (well, Nana was in the loft). Each day was something different but all included the beautiful scenery of the South Western portion of Ireland.

Around Killarney:
Ross Castle...

2 days were dedicated to sights in Killarney our close around it (the town we stayed in). 1 day for the Ring of Kerry (a scenic drive with stops whenever you'd like) and 1 day to the Cork area for the famous Blarney Castle and Jameson Whiskey tour a little farther East. Mommy really wanted to take Daddy to the Guiness Factory, but it was 3 hours away and he didn't think it was nice to make me ride in the car that long. Isn't he sweet? :)

Ring of Kerry...
On the road...

Yep, stopped by a cow train

Blarney Castle...
Nana kissed the Blarney stone so she will forever be graced with Eloquence... make sure you ask her about it! She had to hang upside down and has a picture!!!

I led the way...

Jameson Whiskey...
Yes, Madelyn's first Whiskey tour :) It houses the largest pot still in the world (for distillation) and it holds over 31,000 gallons!

The only part she was even remotely interested in (showing the "aging" process)

Also while riding around, I showed Mommy that I much prefer to face forward in the car (as we had a rental car seat as well). We have been going back and forth on this. Legally, I can face forward and really want to, but Mommy keeps reading I am safest backwards. I told her just put me forward and don't crash... we'll see who wins ;) *** This may be my only sanity in the car... when will she outgrow this cranky car thing??

Silly girl in the car.
Also loves taking those socks off!

Killarney area...

Ladies View

Beautiful fall colors.

Torc Waterfall

We had a lot of rain while in Ireland. It would rain one minute, be sunny the next, and without notice raining again. We loved it anyway though!

Daddy keeping me dry :)

As much fun as Ireland was, I was so happy to be at home. I walked in the house and let out a huge sigh of excitement to see my toys, and then walked around to each room and excitedly reported that everything was in its proper place. *Guess moving may be harder on this little one than Mommy originally thought...

So sweet... Maddy has Lots of love to share everyday!

Stay tuned... will post 1 year stats tomorrow and some bday pictures! In case you hadn't heard, we had a party on Saturday, but that is just too much to share for one week!

xoxo,
Mads et.al.