The Adare Manor, Ireland

Our cool green airplane!!

I am publicly giving a shout-out to the driver of our "mini bus" which happened to be our rental car....LOL. We had NO idea! It was hilarious. There were 6 of us that went, and we got a 9 seater!! ha ha! Anyway, my mother is THE MOST courageous women. Driving a bus practically, with a diesel engine, left handed stick shift, on the opposite side of the road, in a foreign country with nothing other than a road map, in the rain, with all of us in the car! She is my HERO!!

The Villa that we stayed in. It was sooooo nice! It was like a house! Upstairs, downstairs, living room, dining room, study, huge kitchen, washer, dryer, 3 bedrooms, and 4 full bathrooms! It was amazing!!


Nice green view out the back window.....So pretty!

Awesome landscaping out by the manor house. Where we stayed was on about 80 acres, beautiful landscaping and golf course!

This is THE beautiful Manor House. The city we stayed in was called Adare, and the resort was called The Adare Manor. Stunning isn't it??! We were able to go in several times because this is where the reception area was where you check in and out. It was just as amazing inside!!


Here are 4 of us, my older brother was ill this day and my mom was taking the photo!

Just a good photo op!!!


In front of the hotel resort sign!

Ohhh, I am so proud of myself for doing my first Ireland post! I have been putting this off because I didnt know where to start!! Well here is my first of many posts from my trip!!

My dress for the Army Ball...

Okay so I know that I am going to get in such big trouble because I am supposed to be posting pictures of my Ireland trip! To be honest, I am so overwhelmed because I have so many pictures that I dont even know where to start...so I guess I am putting it off!!

Anyways, this is a picture of my dress that I am going to be wearing to the army ball in two weeks!! I LOVE it! And it was soooo cheap! Like $23 bucks cheap! I got these shoes for $6.99 too! Stealer deal, I know!! Notice how my shoes match my suitcase....he he he! I love that zebra print ;)

Back in Cali!!

I am finally back home in California! I was gone almost 3 weeks!! My husband was so glad to have me back! I have so many pictures I dont even know where to start with the posting.......I will do my best! It may take a few days!!!

Enjoying my vacation...

My vacation has been wonderful so far.....It rains daily, but it's beautiful! We have done so much, I have over 600 pictures so far, so when I get back home I'll be posting some!

Packing...

I'm starting to pack for my trip! I'm so excited! And yes, I DO have a zebra suitcase :) It's not only cute, but it is very easy to spot at the baggage claim!

Our Fun week!!

My FAVORITE thing to do.......SHOPPING!!!

Jon has had the whole week off and it has been soooo nice to be able to do fun things this week! We have gone to some movies, Jon's sister came to visit for a few days, we have enjoyed sleeping in and staying up late also!! Yesterday Jon and I spent the entire day at the outlet malls shopping! We splurged a little..!! We also ate lunch at In-N-Out burger Mmmm! On friday we are going to Six Flags!! I have never been and I am SO excited!! I LOVE roller coasters! I can't wait! I'm glad we have been able to spend this time together before I leave for 2 weeks!!

One week from today...(Sunday)

Next Sunday Im headed to New York, then off to Ireland for a week! I will be going back to Utah after to spend some time with family and friends!! Thanks Jon, for letting me go!! (Actually Im sure you will enjoy the break :)