I know, I know...I have so let "all" of you down over the past few months with updating my post.   In my defense, there ARE several contributing factors.  First of all, since my move to Ranelagh, I have had very weak internet access (just ask anyone who has tried to talk to me on the phone).  I thought this would be remedied by the end of October, but sadly it looks like it still may be a month or two.  Secondly, I think I have felt that I've had nothing exciting to report.  This fact may be because I have been here for 16 months, so Dublin life and my new friends, have now become a sort of  norm for me :)

The summer FLEW by and was packed with action and travel!  Autumn has passed a bit slower, and I have found almost a weekly routine as I'm helping out each week at IBI.  Winter (or at least winter temperatures) has recently arrived, and I can hardly believe we are looking at only 40 days left til Christmas. 

Following Christmas, I am GREATLY looking forward to a week back in TENNESSEE for my brother's wedding.  Almost everyday, I think about seeing you all and how great it will be to catch up with a few during my whirlwind trip.  Can't wait to hang out with the cutest little boy and prettiest baby girl in the world!

I AM resolved to keep you better updated on my blog...so stay tuned!  Check out my newest photos from a few days in Kinsale (WAY south).  I spent a few days hanging out with the Maiden's kids, and took my usual 500 photos while the kids were all in school :)