We're all a little Nutty

Isn't it a glorious thing to have a child that is so easy to please?  Ian has been planning his Star Wars birthday party since his last birthday.  He absolutely enjoyed every minute of his birthday celebrations.  Here are some highlights:  Clone Trooper cake  Birthday video chat with dad, who was out of town.  Getting waken up by Obi Wan  Being trained to use light sabers meant sometimes losing limbs.  We loved playing light saber nubs.  Pod racing.  Shoot the death star.  Watching a few video clips while we ate cake and ice cream was a genius idea because nobody moved.  Plus, most of the kids didn't know anything about Star Wars, so it was helpful for them to see what it was we were trying to recreate with the games we played.  Not everyone can have parents from the 70s.  This Star Wars sticker book has provided HOURS of joy.  It is pretty much a Star Wars Bible.  Ian actuall...

Our much awaited trip brought lots of smiles and even lots of sore muscles (and tailbones).  Here are a few of my favorite moments: Horseback riding through exquisite woods and along a beautiful beach Driving around Valencia Island (despite the 8 foot wide two way roads) Beautiful vistas everywhere you turned Biking around the Dingle Peninsula Can you think of a more picturesque place for a final resting pose? Hiking Ireland's tallest peak, Carrauntoohil (pronounced "Karen Tool")...it was Lee's only wish. Exploring (or climbing) castle ruins that we stumbled upon everywhere Blarney castle...I've been told that I don't actually need the gift of gab.  Is there a rock I can kiss that gives you the gift of "bite your tongue?" Bright colors of Kinsale (and the best "pub grub" I had) Dipping our soon-to-be numb toes in the ocean at sunset Glendalough -- the most beautiful setting for...