Hi all! We have created this blog to keep everyone updated on life here in Germany. Over Memorial Day weekend, we traveled to Ireland. It is a beautiful country and we had a great time. We stayed in Bunratty and went to the Medival Banquet at Bunratty Castle. Otis and I visited the original Durty Nelly's and had a beer. We drove to Blarney and went to the castle there so that everyone could kiss the Blarney Stone. The grounds of the castle are massive and well worth the trip. Our next stop was Cobh which is Ireland's Ellis Island. Then we were off to the Midleton Distillery. No trip to Ireland would be complete without seeing where Irish Whiskey is made!! Our last day we drove to the Cliffs of Moher. What a breathtaking view!

Ciarra left yesterday for New Jersey to play soccer. She is participating in an ODP Showcase Tournament. Last year there were over 150 college coaches there to watch. She has decided that she really wants to play soccer in college and has really picked up her game. Her high school team took first place in Europeans for Division II school. She was named to the All-Tournament team. She also received Honorable Mention for the District Team. Now we are waiting for the All-European team to be named. She was selected to be Co-Captain next year. She was very excited.