Summer Vacation- Part 1

For our vacation this summer, we decided to spend the week in Louisburgh with Paul's parents, taking advantage of everything there is to do in the area that we don't get time for on a weekend trip. We had great weather all week- it only rained in the early mornings before we went out or in the evenings after we got in for the day. We had a great time! I'll recap in a few posts. 

I worked a half day on Friday, August 1st, then went home, got the car packed up, and Paul met me there. We collected Gemma from creche around 2pm, just after nap time, and headed west. We got to Louisburgh just in time for dinner and for Gemma to have a bath and head to bed. 

On Saturday, August 2nd, we spent the morning at Paul's parent's house, then when Gemma went down for her nap, Paul and I headed into Westport for a few errands and coffee. After we got back from Westport, Gemma and I had a picnic snack in the back garden and watched Daddy and Grandad repair the roof. 

After dinner, the three of us went for a trike ride/walk before Gemma's bedtime. 

On Sunday, August 3, Paul and I took the train back up to Dublin for the day to see Mayo play Cork in the All-Ireland Senior Football quarter finals while Gemma stayed with Granny and Grandad. Paul and I made a day of it- taking packed lunches with us on the train. Mayo won by one point in a blood pressure raising match! 

Monday, August 4 was a bank holiday, and Paul's dad, Paul, Gemma, and I went to the Bonniconlon Show, a large agricultural show in North Mayo. It was a bit like a county fair in the States. There were animals on display, kid's rides and games, food stalls, items for sale, and more. Gemma loved looking at the animals, seeing the tractors, and going on a few rides. 

Paul has given sponsorship to the driver of this racecar!

Dancing in the carpark before heading back to Louisburgh!