Day 2 in Ireland

Time to break out of Dublin and head to the country side.

The GPS we had wasn't updated to the new highways, but that was okay....we wouldn't have seen the crazy back road scenery. We would have missed out on several castles, several near miss hits in the car and some quaint eateries. Bottom line, yesterday was well needed.


Christin was fascinated with driving on the opposite side of the road.




Here is a shot of the rolling hills, someones land that was well kept. (One thing we noticed right away was the cleanliness of Ireland. Super clean.) Also, one of the castles we visited. Christin kept thinking of Monty Python and the Holy Grail the whole time. She wanted to launch cows over the wall.

We then proceeded down the road to our final destination. There were several great scenes from this road to the west coast, here are a few examples.

Lastly, we went to the Cliffs of Moher, the place where Princess Bride was filmed. (For those of you that have seen the movie, you will get it.) This was priceless. I think we will just let the pictures say the 1,000 words instead of me.

Christin smarted off one time, and I showed her who is boss. Then I saved her and she retaliated with trying to knock me over the edge. Not the right place to get in a fight.

Up next, U2!!!!

Day 1 Ireland

All I can say is Beautiful!!!

This is certainly not our last trip to Ireland.

Here is a picture of the hotel in which we are staying, The Shelbourne. Amazing place.



Outside our hotel is a gorgeous park, St. Stephen's Green. Here is a little cottage in the park along with a Unitarian Church in the background.



Here are a couple of pictures of the landscape in the area. Everything ranging from the Temple Bar area, the old buildings, to some more of the shopping districts. Once again, amazing.













Off to try and maneuver the area in our rental car. Wish us luck.

KenaDee's Ad

KenaDee needs some cash.

KenaDee just got chewed out by Ryan for not being profitable with Nelly's Nails. She has to get some money or he will evict her. Here is her advertisement. If anyone wants an appointment, please let me know. She has about $450 in overhead she owes Ryan and only charges $15 + she sells product. She is hoping she can make some money soon.

What Time Is It In Ireland?

Dublin

4th of July!!!

Our fourth was spent in Colorado with our really good friends the Williams!!! We decided to go to Parker for a few days and visit our old neighborhood (not that old we have only been gone a month and a half). We went to the ward breakfast celebration. The kids were soaked by the end of the breakfast. Mikael & KenaDee raced the Bishop in a 5k running in flip flops and crocks! Corbijn managed to roll a large rock over his pinky toe, which is now purple! The poor baby! We barbequed, watched the boys & Justin & Ryan light off fireworks in the Culde Sac. Enjoyed being with our friends and watching fireworks!


KenaDee & Sadie two best friends together again!!!



Mikael & Evan playing Rock Band while waiting for the rain to stop!!!


Outside fun!!!


The Williams: Justin, Quinn, Julie, Avery, Owen, Sadie, Evan


Ryan getting out the goods!!





Avery



KenaDee & Sadie lighting sparklers


Makenzie & Corbijn hanging out


Mikael lighting smoke balls


Mom & Corbijn enjoying the nice weather outside


Justin running away from the garbage can that was in pieces by the end of the day!


Ryan entertaining the kids with the many fireworks he lit off that day!


Corbijn was entertained by the toy car for hours despite his hurt toe!


Julie & Quinn

KenaDee's 9th Birthday!!!

KenaDee's 9th birthday was celebrated in Utah with her Anderson Grandparents, Uncle Kelly, Aunt Juliana & lots of cousins! She opened gifts, had a picnic at the park and spent time hanging with cousins.

I can't believe it has been 9 years already!!! How quickly time goes by. KenaDee has been a joy to have in our family. Very outgoing with alot of energy! She says the funniest things that makes us laugh for hours. She has been a little mother hen to Corbijn! We love her sooo much!!!




Luke, Aubriana, Ogden, KenaDee, Olivia, Emma, Mikael, Makenzie, Corbijn

80's Going Away Party!!!

Our last night in our Parker, Colorado home was one of the best nights with sooo many of our great friends!!!! Our friends threw an all 80's party where everyone dressed up, played games, ate, karaoked and danced into the night. We will never forget that night and will greatly miss our Parker clan!!!! We have officially moved to Utah! It has been challenging, rewarding, fun, hard, exciting, enjoyable, missing friends, discovering new things, learning how to be together every day all day, fun watching the new house get built, good seeing old friends, most of all BEING TOGETHER EVERY NIGHT AS A FAMILY!!! The one thing that has truly been difficult this past year has finally gotten better!!!


Here is the most recent picture of our future home! We are sooo excited that it is hard to be patient!!! The outside only has Brick work, steps, railing, and our Black door left!!! The inside is coming along!!! More pictures to come over the next few weeks.!!!