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     The girls started school today.  Kestrel started forth grade and Laurel started second.  They both were quite excited to get to school this morning.  Deanna had the day off, so once the girls were on the bus we were out enjoying our time without them.  Kestrel and Laurel posing outside our house in the early sunshine.  Great picture of the sisters.  Mom outside getting into the photo with her girls.  Kestrel wanted a selfie with dad.  Kestrel loves school and she is in the gifted program this year so she should be challenged.  The group out waiting on the bus.  Laurel heading onto the bus. Let the fun continue!

HELLO!!!   We just returned from a week in Ireland.  We got the idea of visiting Ireland over the winter while watching one of Rick Steves' videos.  We all agreed that it looked like a great place to visit and we started planning the trip that night.  A direct three and half hour flight from Comiso (about an hour from here) to Dublin on super cheap tickets.  We stayed one night in Dublin and then toured the west coast of Ireland staying in three different bed and breakfasts for two nights each.  We had good weather (not really sure if they ever have great weather) 50-60 degrees, wind and most of the rain came at night.  We loved the sights, the food, beer and the friendly locals. The Muckross house and gardens outside of Killarney. Deanna catching some sun between rain showers. Kestrel and Laurel climbing some rocks along a lake. Kestrel hiding in the fairy tree hole. The girls loved this little playground by our first bed ...