I've missed our last two posts, for a good reason. We've just returned from our family trip to Ireland for Christmas. I'll come back later and post about some of our trip later, but for now I'll give you a few pictures of the holidays. For us, this time of year is not just Christmas and New Years, but it is our anniversary and both of our daughter's birthdays. Suffice it to say that December is a crazy month typically for us. This year we spent Kate's birthday in Dublin, and she and Anne shared a local favorite from a cupcake shop to celebrate. So for my 'togetherness' prompt from Sally I have a birthday celebration in Ireland.
As for saying goodbye, I will say that I am not much for big goodbyes, or send offs. I'd rather think about it as a continuum and what comes next. So as we started the year with the holidays, we end this part of the journey with the holidays. This is a view from the top of a popular shopping center in the heart of Dublin. They really do this time of year in style! But I really don't feel like this is goodbye. We have been on a journey together for a year and I've met many new friends along the way that I hope to continue to blog with in the future. So to you I say Happy New year and see you soon!
If you'd like to see my 'year in review' I've got all my photos on a pinterest board!
Wow, a trip to Ireland! That is wonderful. I can't wait to see/read more about it, and the fun you had.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful New Year! Peace, joy and good health to all of you!
What a wonderful way to end your year.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
I've really, really enjoyed your year in pictures, Cynthia...esp your NYC pix...so good to "meet" you, see you in 2014 hopefully!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like December is one big celebration in your household!
ReplyDeleteLife got in the way of Focus on Life for me, but I'm hoping to jump back in in the new year. I sure enjoyed your photos! Have a happy and blessed new year!
Celebrating in Ireland sounds fabulous! Hope you and your family have a Happy and healthy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Cynthia! It sounds like your family had a wonderful holiday in Ireland. Have a wonderful new year!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are home safe, Cynthia... Blessings for 2014!
ReplyDeleteOh, Ireland - it's on my bucket list! I cannot wait to see more of your photos! You have packed a lot into December Cynthia and it looks like you had a fun-filled month - the pic of the girls and their cupcakes is very cute! And the shopping center looks fab! How festive. Happy New Year to you and yours!! Wishing you happiness and fun in 2014!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year - what a fabulous start!
ReplyDeleteYay for your month of celebration! Happy New year!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year ;o) What a beautiful trip you had ;o)
ReplyDeleteI don't know how I missed this, so I'm so glad you left a comment on my old blog, and are following the new thank you!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful 2014, may it be filled with love and inspiration x
Happy New Year Cynthia! I can't wait to see the photos from your trip! My girlfriend and I visited Ireland in our early 30s. It is such a beautiful place! I hope the girls had a blast for their birthdays and that your anniversary was perfect. :)
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to be celebrating Christmas, Anniversaries and Birthdays in Dublin! The shopping mall looks very festive. Sounds like you all had a fabulous time :)
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to go to Ireland and celebrate Holidays and birthdays. I am sure your daughters will always remember this event.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Happy new year!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat does look like a gorgeous mall! I'm looking forward to your holiday posts! I hope you're enjoying the beginnings of a beautiful new year :)
ReplyDeleteYou sure have a busy December! But all great things to celebrate :) And how fun to celebrate them in Ireland this year!
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