Aidan Goes to Ireland

So you are probably wondering why it has been so long since my last post. It just so happens that we have just been a little busy. On Palm Sunday we headed out on Aidan's first Ireland adventure. We took a 10 hour plane ride to London Heathrow and after a 2 mile walk to get to the right terminal we took off for another 1 hour flight landing us in Dublin and meeting Ganny Doyle for the first time. Aidan did very well on the flight. I did walk and bounce him around the business class lavatories, but he did settle down and had a great sleep. We sat in the bulkhead seats where we had a bassinet provided by the airline to let him sleep in. It connects to the wall and was pretty much a life saver. If we didn't have that we would have had to hold him for 10 hours straight.

We had a wonderful time meeting the family. We traveled to Newgrange, which is a 10,000 year old ancient stone structure that on the winter solstice it is perfectly aligned so that the inner chamber lights up. We do not know what it was built for, but we do know that it took some calculation and knowledge of the earth, sun and moon to create. We also did some shopping in Navan and traveled to the Hills of Tara where St. Patrick converted many Irish to Christianity and Trim Castle where Braveheart was filmed. Aidan went to all these places with us. Happy as a little lamb in his Baby Bjiorn.

Aidan loved meeting Ganny D, Grandad (Jim), Aunties, Uncles, and cousins. Uncle Neil and Aunt Siobhan had a stroller, car seat, and bed all ready for us. They also gave us 2 huge bags of clothes that Andy (9 months) has grown out of or never wore. We received a great welcome and had an amazing time getting to know the ever growing Doyle Clan. Thanks to Ma and Dad Doyle for the trip!

Here are pictures of the Irish Adventure:

Packing for the trip. Aidan's a big helper!

Changing a diaper in Heathrow airport. Hey,
When you have to go, you have to go.


The ancient writings at Newgrange. No one really
knows what they mean.

Dad, parking your bike at Newgrange is
no problem!

In front of the 10,000 year old structure

Aidan in his Irish car seat.

The USA Doyles at the Hills of Tara.

Stealing a kiss while protecting our little one
from the harsh Irish winds.

Having fun at Trim Castle

Trim Castle. Its beautiful!

Getting some lovin' from Granny D.

Trevor, hanging with the Kids.

Aidan and Uncle Robert.

Easter Dinner is almost ready.

Aidan loves Grandad's Kerry accent.

There will be more pictures of the trip to follow. I didn't have time to put them on in one go. We did have a great time, and Mommy and Daddy are so proud of their little international traveler.