Obvious Country Choice.

It wouldn't be hard to guess that we are off to Ireland this week to celebrate our Irish heritage. You must likely be wondering just how Irish are we? Funny, my cousin asked that same question a few years ago during our annual St. Paddie's Day party... lets just say we were rolling on the ground, laughing to tears about that notion. We realized that in the end, we are a mix, though we do have at least 1/4 Irish in our blood. I love everything Irish. It is such a public display of culture that surrounds family, faith, comfort food and drink. They have a blessing for everything that usually ends with being happy and defining success and riches with people, love and friendship, health and laughter. It says nothing about owning the fanciest car or the biggest house on the block or making the most money. It's real. And I love it.

I also love the celebration to honor Saint Patrick who brought Christianity to Ireland many moons ago. On March 17, 2012 we will be celebrating our 6th annual Irish party that all started when Elie wanted to have an Irish birthday party. She claims it's her day since my due date for her was 3/17. She arrived on 3/22 but still feels close to this Irish day. Her birthday party of cupcakes and shamrocks for 8 year olds turned into Guiness and Corned Beef when we celebrated with our family later that evening. My family tends to theme things a wee bit so my sisters arrived in their bearded faces and green pipes and the tradition was born.

I wish this for you to get into the spirit of the week that is dedicated to Ireland.

An Old Irish Blessing
May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life's passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours!


Happy Is.