I get it from my mother.

If you can't tell by now, I really like the month of March.

It's the month of St. Patrick's Day.

I love St. Patrick's Day.

Why you ask?

I'm Irish.

It's in my blood to love St. Patrick's Day.

Because I'm Irish.

I get my love of my Irish heritage from my mother.

While growing up, on St. Patrick's Day I would always wake up to find green milk in the fridge and green pancakes on the griddle.

And little tiny footprints from the Leprachauns leading to St. Paddy's day socks and/or shirts for my little sister and me.

One year mama made corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick's Day. It was delicious.

I think I have an even greater appreciation for my Irish heritage after visiting Ireland last summer.

It is a beautiful country.

The most beautiful I've ever been to.

My roommates and I want to have a St. Patrick's Day party.

Any ideas of fun things to do? Food to serve?

I hope you all have a delightful month of March!

I wish you all the Luck o' the Irish.

Here are some photos of Ireland I took while there and a video of da and I in a pub in Doolin, just to put you in the mood:

PIctures! Part 1 of 3: Ireland

I finally got enough time to put some pictures up! Unfortunately, it's not enough time to put them all up. So I'm doing this in three parts: Ireland, Scotland, and Hilton Head, just so you know. I'll put up the other two parts as soon as I can! And these aren't all of my pictures, although there are a lot, so I'm posting a link to my facebook album. I'm not sure if it will work if you don't have a facebook account, but it's worth a try right? So here it is:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=110055&id=699981749

If that doesn't work, let me know. And if you want I can email you with the album. K k k??? Loves you all.

And now for Ireland:

DUBLIN:

Dad by Christchurch Cathedral.

Christchurch Cathedral

Dublin castle

I heart Gothic Cathedrals

Irish rainbow in the back!

Mmmmm... Fish n' chips

My friends Lady Martha Temple and Pistacchio gelato.

Temple Bar

Dublin sunset

Dad sometimes didn't want to smile for a picture...

The Wicklow Mountains. Beautiful!

The road through the Sally Gap

P.S. I Love You anyone???

KILKENNY:

Kilkenny Castle on the river.

The rose gardens of the castle

I also heart Celtic crosses, so you'll see a lot of them.

Jerpoint Abbey

St. Canice's Cathedral.

I also love stained glass lancets...

Dad climbing down the tower (I guess this picture should be rotated...)

On top of the round tower.

St. Canice's

Another Irish rainbow! This time in Kilkenny.

The Rock of Cashel

The Romanesque cathedral on the Rock of Cashel

The Irish countryside is BEAUtiful!

DOOLIN:

Some Irish cows

Which way shall we go???

Yet another beautiful Irish rainbow.

We loved how the sun was coming through those clouds onto the water. It made for a great picture.

I would definitely live in this cottage...

The beautiful town of Doolin.

The Cliffs of Moher!

I think dad was a bit scared to be up so high. :)

Yes, we did in fact go past the sign that said "Extreme Danger" to see the beautiful views. We're thrill seekers, I know.

TRIM:

Hangin' out at Trim castle.

Trim castle

Our last night in Ireland. What a fabulous trip!!!

Pictures of Scotland and my visit to Hilton Head to come. But for now, I have to go to work. ha.