Summer Fun

Today was a scorcher here in Dublin and it looks like summer is finally here! we celebrated by having an ice-cream garden party with our friends!

 



A lovely cold drink with fresh strawberries in the sun..... life is good!

 

I really hope there are many more days like this over the holidays!

Trip to Fort Lucan

So for our last treat for the school year we took the kids to Fort Lucan, which is a venue with a big park and water slides. The weather was only ok! but that didn't spoil our fun, we still had a great time!

 

We had to take some selfies of course!

 

My babies and I

The kids went on the big slide a few times, I knew Dylan would go on the slides as he is such a daredevil! He loves to try new things and never has any fear, Lauren usually is a bit more reserved about trying new things and we need to coax her along! well we need not have worried as she was right up onto the water slide and LOVED it! and she kept going on it! we were so proud of her for trying it and they both loved the slides!

 

 

So after a go on the karts and a big  play in the park, it was home time! I would say we will probably visit Fort Lucan again! It was a good treat for all of their hard work this year!

 

End of school year surprise

Yesterday was the last day of the school  year. Dylan finished fourth class and Lauren finished senior infants. We got their school reports and they were glowing, Dylan has come on leaps and bounds academically, and the teacher mentioned he has been working so hard. Lauren's teacher mentioned that Lauren should be commended for all of her hard work, and that she was a pleasure to teach, both teachers pointed out that my children were a great addition to the classroom and that they were good, caring children. To say we were proud of them would be an understatement! We were ecstatic.

 

They went off to their respective class parties, Lauren's class were having a 'teddy bears picnic' so cute! They were so excited going off to school. They are so excited to be getting their summer holidays, and they are getting their surprise when they get home from school for their amazing school reports, and all of their hard work this year.

 

Last day of school picture, I can't believe how much they have grown

 

 

When they got home I had their trampoline bought! there were squeals of excitement! even though it took over two hours to put together by my friend and I, it was worth every difficult moment to see their faces of pure happiness! They deserve a special treat, and I hope they have a summer full of fun on their new trampoline!

 

This morning they were out bright and early enjoying their trampoline! I may have also had a turn! The best part is they can truly enjoy the garden and their time with me this year as I will be staying home with them for the summer, I am so grateful to be able to do this, and I am treasuring every single moment, this is a gift that I have wished for since Lauren was only a little over 1! So since it's officially the summer holidays, we better get to having fun!
 

 

Dylan's mini all Ireland tournament

 

This week we had Dylan's mini all Ireland  tournament, and he was amazing. He played exceptionally well, we are so proud of him. He has worked really hard in his GAA this year, he went from the B team to the A team, and he has stuck to his hobby and excelled in it. I am so proud of my brilliant little boy, and I truly believe he will continue to excel either in this sport, or anything else he puts his mind too. Dylan and his team won and lost in their matches, but overall they played amazingly and then they came second in the tournament!

 

Well done Dylan, we are so proud of you!

 

 

 

Well done to the whole team and we hope they continue to have a great time next year, making new friends and enjoying doing what they love!

Marley park fun

The good part of being home early last night, meant we were up bright and early with the kiddies and we were out enjoying the lovely weather. We went for a walk and play in Marley park. The kids love this park. We played for a long time and just relaxed, I really really love Sunday family days and relaxing with my very favourite people!

 

 

~ Happy Sunday ~

Parents night off

Tonight mummy and Daddy had a night off to go to a friend's birthday party! It was so nice to have some time to myself just with Derek. We had a brilliant night, I love to get some quality time with Derek, and the kids had great fun with Auntie Sian!

Lil miss photo bomb expert Lauren!

 

 

The sad thing is we were home and in bed by 1:00 am, it was so funny, we were wrecked... I think we are starting to get old! off to sleep I go... at least I won't be really tired tomorrow!

 

Had to add this hilarious photo that I sent to my friend, me in my rollers getting ready. It takes a lot longer to get ready in your thirties, and the nights out are much shorter! (you can even blog about them before bed!!)

 

'Roller Queen'

 

 

Looking forward to a quiet Sunday today!

 

 

School Sports Day 2015

Today was sports day in our school! The kids had the most fun, and they each won a medal. Dylan came third in his race, and Lauren got a medal for participation! I was so proud of both my babies today!

 

Here they are receiving their prizes
 

I got some great shots of them running in their races, it will be lovely to look back on these photos as they grow bigger.

 

They both ran so well and they were absolutely delighted. I love this day every year, I love the sense of community and the well wishes of all the spectators. I also love to see the kids having such a good time! Today was a huge success.