Beach 2015

This year we took our first Walsh family beach trip.  Although we enjoyed the years of going with my family, this year was special.  We typically don't do well all sleeping in 1 bedroom for an entire week so this year, we got a little cottage in Ocean City, NJ where the sleeping arrangements were a little more palatable.   Pop pop came down for most of the week and we had a great time fishing, playing in the sand, playing on the boardwalk, watching the World Cup, and going to the Lobster House in Cape May.

Dry nights = big girl earings!

Baby #4

Yes, that is correct.  Baby #4 is on HER way.  Oh that's right, I said HER.  After our heartbreaking miscarriage in January, we have been a little hesitant to share our news but since I am about 20 weeks and showing (no, seriously, I'm enormous) it's kind of hard to keep a secret and the support from our friends and family is nice to have.   We found out early that it was a girl via DNA blood test.   I totally didn't even realize they could do that but I went for my 16 week visit and low and behold, my doc spilled the beans.  Kevin and I were totally overjoyed and of course my Maya pants is over the moon and has this little girl's first five years already planned out.   Seamus is pretty happy too because he thinks he won't have to share his toys with his sister….Riiiiiiight.  And Kieran has no idea what is about to hit him.  

Ohio

We recently took a trip to Ohio to see my sister Lara after our Easter trip didn't happen due to Riley Jo having a little stomach bug.   Well, we had a wonderful time.  All the kids got along so well and there was plenty to keep us occupied.  We had dinner one night with my Aunt Mary, Uncle Tom and cousins as well as my Grandmom Massie.   It was great to see everyone since its probably been close to a year…maybe even over.  We had bonfires and s'mores and even visited a beach water park which the kids absolutely loved!   Although the drive is long, we had a wonderful time and it was totally worth it.  Can't wait for the next trip!   Although it will probably be with #4 in tote.