Ever thought about a collie?

That's a question we've been asking a lot of people recently. Wes and I have decided to pursue moving to Northern Ireland (we'll have to tell that story soon on our post) so that we can intern at the Belfast City Vineyard and eventually plant a church in Ireland (perhaps Cork or Sligo). There are just a couple hurdles to get over and then we will be free to leave. One of those hurdles is finding one loving home for our two collies that we are regretfully going to have to leave in the hands of another family. If you know of anyone that would benefit having two lovely dogs, please send them the following link from the Minnesota Wisconsin Collie Rescue:

http://www.mwcr.org/referral.htm

You just can't find better quality dogs than these!

Happy Family and Our Woodland Sprite

Gwyneth's First Video

Click here for Gwyneth's first video experience! She's laughing at mommy jumping and then decides at the very end to try some "jumping" herself!

Ireland! (You'll Notice a Lot of Green)

Daybreak and the Duluth Intl Airport as we begin our journey to Ireland

An unsuccessful nap in Newark, NJ during a 10 hour layover

The lane which became the base for our travels in Belfast

Nightie-night Gwyneth. Settling into the night in Brandon

View #1 from our room in Brandon

View #2 from our room in Brandon

Our friendly accomodations in Brandon, which belongs to the parents of Karen Kelly (one of our fabulous hosts)

Horse in the pasture. We got to watch him from our window as well.

Daytrip to Kinsale with Karen's mom Daphne

For some reason, I found this photo particularly funny with the girl running from the fountain as if it's about to explode...

Tribute to the Kinsale mariners lost at sea.

I didn't know that John Deere manufactured sale boats!!???

Gwyneth's Irish souvenir - a rain cover for her stroller

Our world traveler...traveling.

Our fabulous host, chauffeurs, cultural experts, guides, and wonderful friends Shane (with arm in sling after shoulder surgery) and Karen at Karen's parent's house.

Daphne and Mervin - Karen's warm parents and hosts while in Brandon.

Gwyneth analyzing the fountain in Galway

Galway

This is Louise. I rode her outside of Galway. She was beautiful, but to be honest, she wasn't very friendly or cooperative.

Outside of Sligo. Probably the most beautiful countryside we saw in Ireland.

The cows escaped some poor farmer's pasture.

On our way to Giants Causeway