Day trip to Malahide

Mostly in an effort to avoid the huge amounts of tourists in Dublin today (Notre Dame vs Navy American Football game) we opted for a day trip to Malahide instead of our usual trip downtown. We've only been here for a few months but we can totally spot the tourists. The weather was gorgeous, though a little windy, and we had a great time walking along the beach. We all took our shoes off and William had a lot of fun pouring sand on his feet from seashells. The razor clam shells are so big and there were lots of flat black stones. Craig tried to teach Will how to skip the rocks and while Will has a great arm for his age the skipping is going to have to wait until he gets better dexterity. Lunch was fish and chips at the pub. Great day out.

Will catching some zzz's and holding mommy's shoes

My awesome friend Laurn, another expat, who is due with her first child soon

Lauren, Briand and Craig making their way down the beach

Craig hauling Will up a cliff in the stroller to get around some gravel on the beach.

sand feels so good on the toes

baby bum, mummy bum.

a touching moment ;)

My guys

tan lines in Ireland: Huge accomplishment!!!!!!!

Lauren and Brian

Will would pick up rocks and sand and toss them into the water. His right shoulder was covered in sand by the time we left the beach. He's got a good arm.

clouds moving in to rain on our parade. We hit the pub shortly after this

The tiniest, grumpy old man. William, Jack Lemmon called and he wants his hat back.

Looking at all the sailboats. Grandpa would be proud.

Old building at the Malahide train station

William being an adult on the train and holding on instead of sitting in his stroller