Full Irish Breakfast: Fried egg, bacon, sausage, tomato, potato waffle, and yes, black pudding.

I can’t believe our trip is almost over. In almost 24 hours, the Jacksons will be back on Hill Street. A part of me almost thought this day would never come. As we look back on the last two months of travel, there are so many emotions, memories, and just simple joy. It hasn’t been completely easy taking four children to England, Scotland, and Ireland, but I have to say, it has been one of the most meaningful accomplishments of my life. Molly and I have dreamed of coming back over here as a family after many separate trips between the two of us. This trip has been years in the making, and took hours of planning and researching. Tomorrow morning at 6:00am (1:00am EST), we will start our journey home. Yes, I am deeply sad to leave. Who wouldn’t? I’m grateful I have two more weeks before I go back to work. But there are many things and people I have missed and I’m excited to reconnect with them all. Read More