Lake Martin

After a brief trip to visit our new (rental) home in Bloomington, we returned Labor Day weekend to Lake Martin.  Almost all the Perry's gathered for a celebration of Eve Mother's life and to scatter ashes in the lake.  It turned out to be a true celebration with just a few tears.  We were grateful for a chance to be with all the aunts, uncles, cousins, and to finally meet all the other little ones.

Paka and Vic

Modern men -- taking care of the kiddos

The Perry's

More Alabama

More fun in Alabama!

Feeding the giraffes at the Montgomery Zoo

Riding the zoo train with Gee

A little boys dream... driving a front end loader

Eating dirt cake at Aunt Jeannie's

Family -- Lila, Vic, Seth, and Tyler

Back in Alabama

The boys love, love, love Alabama!  They would always choose a visit to Alabama over any other country in the world. 

Feeding cows with Uncle Bubba

"Driving"

A farmer and his dog

The Aviation Museum on Fort Rucker -- Victor loves airplanes!!!!  What did the lady really know?

The Last Bit of Ireland

A rainy day on Lough Leane ("Lake of Learning")

A view of Ross Castle from the lake

Waiting for the rain to end

Our cottage in Killarney

with Bebe and Paka

Seth and his pony Captain

On one of our last days we took a guided horseback tour in Killarney National Park.  Since Seth was 4, he got his own pony and guide.  It was definitely a highlight of the trip for him!

Priceless smiles

More Ireland

Hmmm, I hope it's not loaded.
Seth inspecting a cannon at Charles Fort (an active fort from 1677 until 1922)

Charles Fort

A great tree, Killarney National Park

Killarney National Park

Killarney National Park

Kennedy's Pet Farm, Bebe and Seth petting a cow

Paka pretending to be a deer while the boys pretend to be on a safari

A pub with a good name (and yummy fish and chips)

The Irish response to Southern cooking?

A Missed Kiss

Sue and Craig, sr, met us for our remaining adventures -- Cork and Kerry Counties.  We visited Blarney Castle and climbed the many stairs to see the famous stone.  Even after climbing all the stairs, I passed up my chance to actually kiss the Blarney Stone.  The castle isn't much to see or the stone, but the grounds and the views are gorgeous.  It was a great place for the kiddos to run and explore.

Inside the castle

The Blarney Stone.  I'm definitely not a germ-freak, but I did have to pass up the chance to hang upside down from the top floor of a castle and share germs with all those who haven't pased up the chance to kiss the stone.