7th February was Tadhg's birthday, and Daniel, Dad and Caroline enjoyed choosing cards and presents for him - Daniel was particularly pleased to send his big brother a dinosaur birthday card, as he wants to be a paleontologist when he grows up!    

'Son, I got you this birthday card because it reminded me of you..'

'It's got a mind of its own! Happy birthday Dude!'

Very proud of his card for his big brother 

'Brother A big birthday wish..'

'Hope it's exploding with fun - have a blast - love Dan' 

Dad with Tadhg's present

Which one's your favourite?

'Happy birthday Tadhg - Time for Anarchy! love Dad x'

Stay where you are and then Leave by John Boyne 

Dear Tadhg I hope you'll enjoy this as much as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas - Happy Birthday! Love Caroline' 

The present for his big brother Tadhg (recognise the dressing gown?)

Tadhg love Daniel

WarHorse by Michael Morpugo

Tadhg love * Daniel

Tadhg's 8th birthday party in Ireland - can you spot Paddy sitting beside? 

Enjoying ice-cream at Monkey Maze at Tadhg's 8th birthday 

Blowing out the candles

Isaac had a great time too!

Auntie Niamh, cousins Aoife & Ciara and Fugly, Jasper, K2 & Shrek (Mazda was too shy for photos) and new labrador puppy (teenager now!) Bonny send Tadhg the very best for his 14th birthday!

Niamh takes a selfie - or should that be Bonny?

Bonny poses with Tadhg's card - I'm a good dog

Fugly (sometimes known also as Bebe) takes a look

Jaspar has a sniff

K2 looks adorable

Shrek is exhausted with all this posing

and has a nap with Tadhg's card

'Have a great time and a wonderful 14th birthday - lots of love Niamh, Mazda, K2, Shrek, Bebe, Jasper & Bonny'

Ciara, Aoife & Bonny with Tadhg's card

'For a start, we both have great cousins - hope you have a wonderful day! Love from Aoife & Ciara'

Granny Nora and Uncle Paul (and Yo yo) are getting ready to celebrate Tadhg's 14th birthday in February - the same month as his youngest brother, Daniel!

Tadhg, 'There's no need to tell you you're smart, funny and good-looking'

'If you're a member of our family, it's taken for granted'
Love and best wishes from Granny Nora 

And from Yo - yo, too!

Uncle 'Bald' wishing Tadhg a happy birthday

I think Yo yo farted...........

We had a lot of snow - well, ok, we had a bit of snow, but this is a lot for Ireland - so Daniel made three little snowmen - one for Tadhg, Isaac and himself. When Tadhg lived in Ireland, it snowed - even less - see the evidence below! You have to go to Scotland to get really good snow for snowfights.

 

 Even less snow in the garden at Knockmourne, Conna, Co Cork.

Probably best to stick to ice skating? 

Good snowball fights with Dad in Scotland. 

Dad with Tadhg & Isaac at bowling alley, having a snowball fight

Isaac at the Happy Castle

Isaac wearing Dad's winter hat

Wherever, great to chill out with Granny, Niamh, Aoife and Ciara - and a good laugh!

Granny Nora, Isaac, Dad, Tadhg, Aoife, Niamh & Ciara all squashed on to the sofa at Castleknock

The three musketeers!

Isaac and Tadhg having fun with dad

Before we take the Christmas tree down, here's some pictures of our Christmas decorations made by Tadhg, Isaac and Daniel 

Isaac's Christmas tree, Tadhg's black cat of Conna & Daniel's angel

and Santa's stockings for each lucky boy.

Isaac, Tadhg & Daniel's Santa stockings

It was a real squash in the car when we got it - Daniel barely fitted in.

And here are your presents! First, Isaac: 

All the presents for Isaac

From Dad & Caroline 'don't blow anyone up!'

Create your own bouncing balls

'You're my super hero, Luv Uncle Paul'

Any tattoos yet?

'To Isaac luve Dan'

What a pong!

From your cousins Aoife & Ciara

Awful Auntie by David Walliams from 'Awful Auntie' Niamh!

From Granny Nora, an iTunes token for Isaac's ipad mini - facetime her anytime on themulryans@gmail.com

And now Tadhg's presents: 

All the presents for Tadhg

From Dad & Caroline

A great Christmas read

'To Tadhg love Dan'

The best Nutella recipes and a slate puffin made for Tadhg by Daniel

From Granny Nora

'Hi Tadhg, I've given your Dad some money for when you go shopping together - it's hard to know what my big boy wants. Love Granny Nora'

From Uncle Paul

'Tadhg, hope you have a wonderful Xmas. I gave your Dad money for your present so I hope you enjoy shopping. Ho, ho, ho!'

From Auntie Niamh, Aoife & Ciara

'Have a wonderful Christmas & best wishes for 2015. Dad will give you money so you can all go shopping together! Love Niamh, Aoife, Ciara, 5 cats & 1 dog'