Good to see you!

Well....Hello there blog. Haven't seen you in awhile. Thought I'd drop in and leave you a line or two to let you know what's happening with me....

Just celebrated another year on this beautiful planet yesterday! I don't know if you know this about me but I LOVE birthdays! Its the one day in the year when everything is all about you and you don't even have to feel guilty about that! Its a wonderful time to celebrate self and life!

And....I get to eat whatever I want for dinner! My most favorite thing! Last nights birthday indulgence was four cheese Mac and Cheese from Trader Joe's. Or maybe it was three cheese....anyway BEST mac and cheese I have had in a very long time.  We, and by we I mean my sisters, cut up ham steak and brocolli and mixed it in and man was it GOOD. We also had a beautiful green salad.....just doesn't get much better than that!

No birthday cake...I'm saving that for the BBQ this weekend. Instead we went out for ice cream. Cold Stone Creamery.....YUMMY.

It was a GREAT day!! I have a heck of a food hangover today, though. I know you can relate...I'm sure you overindulge in the alphabet from time to time....leaves you feeling all draggy and blah, right?

So that was last night. Now I'm getting ready for my big trip to Ireland! Can you believe it, Blog? I'm going to Ireland....by myself....for two weeks!!!! Insert squeek of excitement here!!

I will be staying in a small B&B and have rented a car so I can explore to my hearts content!  Truth be told, Blog, this is the real reason I'm stopping by today... To get you warmed up for the big trip.

I guess I'm not really going by myself - I'm taking you with me! You will be my link to our family and friends while we're away. Aren't you excited??  We'll take pictures and share them here and write about our adventure! It will be so much fun!!

So....are you feeling warmed up? You still have a few weeks so I'll visit again before we go to be sure you're all loosened up and ready for the trip!

Don't worry about packing....I'll take care of that!!