Eat me, I'm a Turkey.....

So this weekend Mike and I went down to Southern Indiana to have Thanksgiving with my family. We did it a little early since we are going to Muncie this Thursday and staying till Sunday for Mike's 10-year class reunion.

My mother is the most amazing cook (which I am the exact opposite), but she reassures me she wasn't that great of cook when she was my age either. We had turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, apple pie, pecan pie and rolls. so delicious!

I also have a wonderful idea for anyone trying to think of something to bring to pitch-ins, etc. O'Charleys sells their rolls by the dozen, frozen. You just put them in a warm area to rise for a few hours then pop them in the oven for 10 minutes. And they are only $4 bucks and dozen. so easy....

Anyways, it was so nice to have a relaxing time in quiet Salem without the kids (Max and Miller, the dogs, went to Grandma and Grandpa Ryan's). Sometimes it's so relaxing there I want to continue to be totally lazy when I get back. Thank goodness for hot tea keeping me awake this a.m.

Stay warm....

Carry on my wayward son...

Well, since life has slowed down for us, we have decided to keep this blog up and running. This will be the place where you can catch all our latest news, pictures and daily thoughts ( I know you can't wait! ). I don't know how often we will get on here to blog, but we are going to put forth the effort!
Stay tuned......

The Ryan's

Back in the U.S.A.

Well, we are in Philly, PA, waiting on our plane back to Indy! We had the most amazing time... from sightseeing to eating and relaxing. It was all so fun and was definitely the trip of a lifetime.

Thanks to Mike Sr. and Cathi for the honeymoon, we loved it - and to everyone who gave us $$$$ for a wedding gift so we could spend it like crazy over there. The exchange rate sucked but we tried not to think about it. We actually came back with cash and never once used our bank account so REALLY...thank you for spoiling us rotten.

I can't believe it's all over though...I won't have anything to plan anymore. I am going to be soooo bored. I want to be a bride again :(

We are both so relaxed and ready to get back home to see our friends, family and Max the dog. We miss him so much!!! We also really miss football and American television.


Anyways, thank for joining us on our journey....you were always in our thoughts and in every "cheers" we made. We are very lucky people and so lucky to have all of you in our lives....

See you very soon!




An Irish Blessing



Always remember to forget the things that made you sad. But never forget to remember the things that made you glad.


Always remember to forget the friends that proved untrue. But never forget to remember those that have stuck by you.
Always remember to forget the troubles that passed away. But never forget to remember the blessings that come each day.





THE END :)

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Ireland - Day 7

Well today was our last big sight seeing day of our honeymoon. We boarded a train that took us on a 3 hour ride to Cork, Ireland at 7 am. We went to the Blarney Castle where we both got to kiss the Blarney Stone for good luck. We actually bought pictures they take that proves we did it as our pics didn't turn out the best. You have to lay down on your back then lean backwards to kiss it. We toured the amazing grounds and walked through some very pretty gardens.

After this, we got on a bus and went to Cobh (pronunced Cove) which use to be Queenstown. This is where the Lusitania sank and also the last port of call for the Titanic before it sank. We got to go inside an amazing cathedral, where Mike was told he needed to go back to church by the little old ladies. LOL

Anyways, it was a very long day and we got to see a lot of Ireland history. Our train arrived back in Dublin at 8:30 PM, we went and had some dinner and hit the sack after that.



Mike and I in front of the Blarney Castle


The Blarney Castle


Mike kissing the Blarney Stone


The exterior of the Cathedral in Cobh


The interior of the Catherdal in Cobh

Ireland Day 6

Hey Everyone!

Day six was our day of touring the two most famous Alcohol related manufacturers in Dublin, Guinness and Jameson. We first toured the Guinness factory and it was a really good time. The Storehouse tour is a self guided tour on the grounds of the Guinness brewery. At the end of the tour you get to enjoy a complementary pint of Guinness at the top of seven story Guinness exhibition. The view from the Gravity Bar is amazing. Its a 360 degree view overlooking all of Dublin.

Next it was on to the John Jameson distillery. At the beginning of the tour they ask for volunteers to participate in a Jameson tasting experiment and my awesome new wife stepped up to the plate and participated in the Whiskey tasting. Despite the fact that she hates Whiskey she did a great job. It was very interesting to learn about the difference between Irish Whiskey and Scotch and to see how the Whiskey is created. We had a really great time and Amanda learned that if she was going to drink Whiskey it would be Jameson.

Here are a few pics from our two tours.















The founder of Guinness brewery Arthur Guinness.
















Me enjoying a pint of Guinness at the Gravity Bar overlooking all of Dublin.




















The front window of the Jameson distillery
















Amanda participating in the Jameson tasting.

Ireland- Day 5 continued

Hey all! It's Amanda! Wanted to add a couple more pictures and tell you guys what a great time we are having. Ireland is much more our speed- (food, nightlife, language -lol). We love it here and have decided we aren't coming back to the US. Hope you miss us!

Anyways, we had dinner last night at Gallaghers Boxty house and it was delicious - I took a big leap and ordered a Chicken Boxty having no idea what it really was but I am glad I took the chance. It's a potato pancake filled with chicken, bacon and a creamy sauce.... ummm if anyone knows me, they know I was probably in heaven!!! Delicious! Then for dessert we had bread and butter pudding - it was a raisin bread covered with butter, chocolate and whipped cream! Yum - o. Speaking of yum-o, we are hitting a place Rachel Ray recommended for dinner tonight! I will keep you posted on more tasty eats!


Mike in front of our cute little dream home in St. Stevens Green Park. It was so cute. One of the only times the sun shined today! Perfect timing!


St Anne's Cathedral - so pretty.


Some killer ivy on these walls.