Catch up

We're still alive and well and can't believe it's been AUGUST since we last updated the blog. I guess we've been busy. Or just plain lazy. Anyway, a quick catch up on our lives:

September saw the Lowe clan gather in Killarney for the folks 50th wedding anniversary. Great weekend had by all and now it's so rare we are all together it's a great treat not only for Mam & Dad but for all of us.



October was Jamie's nieces wedding in Glasgow, another great occasion and I have never been at a wedding and saw a happier groom - he had a grin on his face all day long (check it out in the photos) and he is so obviously besotted it brought a tear to my eye. No, that wasn't the long vodkas.





November was our second trip to Glasgow with the Moriartys and I hope this will turn into an annual event - does 2 years running make it an annual event yet? It won't be long until all the children will be going to the pub and we'll be left behind watching a movie!

December and Jamie's sister managed to get another daughter off her hands and we were delighted to be able to attend the celebrations at the last minute. Another great night out in Glasgow (even in the freezing temps).







January and we're recovering from a good ol' christmas where we managed to visit everyone at some stage which brought us to Limerick, Celbridge and Washington DC. (sorry no photos of Celbridge - I obviously didn't take out the camera) Oh, and we took in a trip to New York - five year's after Jamie's original plan to get there but better late than never. We had a fantastic time and hope to go back to see the rest of the city very soon.







Next weekend we have a work dinner dance so an excuse to get dressed up which is always welcome in dark and gloomy January.

30 second thrill

Today the Tour of Ireland cycle race passed by our estate and gave us about 30 seconds of entertainment!

WTF???

Why oh why do I struggle to get up for work all week then wake up before 7am at the weekends?

Kilkee 2008

We're back in Blarney after a fortnight in Kilkee. While the holiday got off to a very bad start thanks to a very disappointing apartment rental which we could only stomach to stay in for one night, we managed to enjoy the rest of it by moving into my sister's house for the rest of the holiday. Big thank you to her and her family for letting us stay there because we really could not have stayed in the apartment.

While talk of the weather was banned for the holiday it was a big improvement on last year and we actually managed to leave the house most days which we were grateful for as our expectations were obviously not high (it was only when talking about the holiday in a pub one night with someone I met did I realise I was saying we were happy with the weather because we were able to get out - what happened to picnics on the beach, swimming and sunbathing??). We will definately be rethinking our holiday plans for next year.

Anyway, we got to catch up with family and friends which is always good and we are well rested.