Sunday, February 21, 2016

Our Trip to Belfast Day 1

This weekend we took the kids to Belfast to explore! we had an absolutely brilliant time! We were all only over the flu so we were tired out by the end of the weekend, but it was so much fun.
 
On the first day we visited Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge and walk. It is basically a famous bridge which crosses between two cliffs. It was an old fisherman's port, and the constructed the bridge there. Dylan and Lauren have wanted to visit here for ages, I didn't so much want to cross the bridge! But I did it anyway!
 
Dylan & Lauren braving the cold
 



Our family selfie on top of the cliff!
 

The beautiful views of Northern Ireland
 
 
 


Then it was time for the rope bridge! eek!
 



Derek was first
 


Lauren was so great!! I really didn't think she would want to go on the bridge, but there was no problem at all with her!
 
 
Dylan loved it and wasn't even a bit phased!


I was absolutely terrified! does it show?
 

But I did it in the end!
 

Of course Daddy caught us on camera!
 
 
We did it!!
 

Then when we were finished out cliff walk, we drove out to the Giant's causeway. The weather was awful, it was so cold and the rain was sweeping down. The kids really loved it though and didn't care if it was raining!
 
 
 




The views of the Giant's Causeway
 


Then it was off to check into our hotel and explore Belfast city, we were so exhausted, but it was a fabulous day. It was so beautiful and rugged!

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Lauren's play date

Lauren and her little friend went for a walk today in Knocsink woods in Enniskerry, and I just had to pop some photos on the blog to remember how much fun they had! Wellies on and streams to jump in with your bestie = all the fun!
 
It won't be long until the spring is here and they will be able to have even more fun!
 







Saturday, February 13, 2016

Weekend Fun

Today Lauren had her ballet workshop with top London Ballerina, Liane Mcrea. Lauren had a fantastic time, and she learned so much. Lauren was outstanding as always. She is so dedicated to her ballet and works so hard at it, we are so proud of her progress!
 
My Grade 1 ballerina
 


 
She is so proud of her achievement
 
 
While Lauren was at her workshop, Dylan and I had a Mommy/son date! we went for something nice to eat and a bit of shopping, he is such a sweet and kind boy and I love spending time with him on his own! It was such a lovely day!
 
My favourite boy
 


 
 
Now it's home to prepare for a busy week ahead!

Sian's 40th Dinner

To celebrate Sian's 40th birthday I took her out for dinner and drinks to celebrate, we went to Siam Thai and it was amazing! we had a fabulous night!
 
Getting ready to go, and loving my new hair do!
 

Of course when it's a big birthday, you must have a cocktail!
 


 
We had a great night, and it was lovely to have a night out with my best friend and my cousin!
 
Happy Birthday Sian!

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Snow Day!

Today we drove up the mountain near our house to see the snow that had fallen, and to play a little in the snow!
It was so colg, but so beautiful!
 
Happy Snow Day!!
 





                 



 
What fun!!