"If the world were merely seductive, that would be easy. If it were merely challenging, that would be no problem. But I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day." — E.B. White

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Irish Eyes Are Smiling

The Farmer's mother is a Gallagher. She tells stories of the distant family farm in Ireland she visited as a child.... I soooooo want to go with our family. The Farmer does not like airplanes. nuff said. 
I've travelled lots, lived in Europe, yet never done anything but flown over The Emerald Isle. I yearn to be there. 


I am certain I'd feel like I never wanted to leave.








Oh well, tonight we'll enjoy our wee party with corned beef n cabbage n green mashed potatoes (and milk). There'll be jigs danced and bow ties worn.
And Irish eyes will be smiling.


In This Irish Home

May these walls be filled with laughter,
may it reach from floor to rafter.
May the roof keep out the rain,
may sunshine warm each windowpane.
And may the door be open wide
to let the Good Lord's love inside


Wishing you all a blessed day!
xoxo Leslie

12 comments:

Kritter Keeper at Farm Tails said...

happy st patricks day! love your emerald isle pic! and of course the hounds. we haven't visited ireland but certainly would love to go!

Vintage Country Girl said...

Ireland WOULD be beautiful wouldn't it!? I'm with ya about traveling over there. Good idea with the green mashed potatoes!

mountain mama said...

oh, can i go with you? :) beautiful pics~

Unknown said...

OMG, It would be amazing to visit there! Happy St. Patricks day!!!

Janie Fox said...

Beautiful! I want to go to. My husband also won't fly that far. I have traveled with my sis. Guess we need to put Ireland on the agenda!! Happy St. Pat's!!

Katie Olthoff said...

What gorgeous pictures! I wouldn't want to come home, either!

Lori O'Brien Photography said...

Let's go!!
Forget the men and the mud and the chores!

malia said...

wow what gorgeous photos! i feel like i just took a wee trip!

Janettessage.blogspot.com said...

My husband has wanted to go visit also...He really gets into it and dressed up with a green and white hat! Your photos are great and ya'll are just beautiful..well maybe your dream will come true.

Verde Farm said...

Oh Leslie--I know you would love it!! I had the pleasure of going a few years ago and I want to go back someday soon. It is an amazing country and breathtaking at every turn :)

mountain mama said...

it's me again.

i awarded you with the stylish blogger award if you choose to accept!

have a great weekend~

Mary, Windy Meadows Farm said...

Such pretty photos...yes, I'd love to go! Not crazy about flying myself...how about a cruise to Ireland?! That sounds like fun!-Mary