Finn has a new fascination for airplanes

First picture in Scotland. A nice man stopped to help capture us in front of the sign.

The start of many piggy back rides and picking through grandpas hair like a monkey.

Had to capture this beautiful building. Ignore the weird looking people. I used a pano

Finn love’s grandma and grabbing glasses

Nothing like a father and son duo

Awww, these two. So happy we’re all together.

We’re in front of a castle! LOL Finn’s not too amused. He’s sleeping.

Cool ceiling. I promise it was better in person.

I need this fire place in the wintertime. I could have stood inside it.

Beautiful castle garden

My new favorite cookies. So good!! Also, I know what you are thinking. They do NOT make you poop.

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Piggy back ride with Grandpa

Crawling in the rocks

Smiling at grandma

Being a goober in front of the castle

A quick snap of the Boydstun boys

Big smiles for a new adventure

Finn’s on the go

Beautiful field filled with rosebay willow herb

Found a beautiful church building. The windows were in the shape of flowers.

Just us girls and Finn. The boys stopped for beer.

Finn got to pet a deer. I think this was his favorite part. \240

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Just a personal preference. Don’t get the avacado snack. Follow Kyle and Kristi’s example. They know how to order breakfast.

Took a morning walk to kill some time before we took a tour with a local that Kyle and Kristi met in Switzerland.

The doors here are so pretty.

Ian is the guy Kristi and Kyle met in Switzerland. He will be throwing with us tomorrow. Ian took us to Loch Lomond for lunch. The food was delicious, we ate at Duck Bay with a beautiful view of the giant lake. After wards we got to see a submarine loading dock and some beautiful country. Thanks to Kristi for remembering to take pictures.

We took a hike to “Devils Pulpit.” The hike was beautiful but sketchy. As we were walking a long the trail it felt like a scene from Jurassic Park, Finn and I looked for dinosaurs but had no luck.

Through this hole was a drop off about 30 to 40 feet, which is where we were headed.

I love being able to see the trees roots. It reminds me of how we should be rooted in the Lord.

Just a picture of my handsome hubby I love so much.

This is a picture of the bowl down at the bottom. It was so peaceful with the sound of the waterfall.

Passed the log the river continued on forever, at least it looks like it does.

Kyle crossing to the other side like a pro.

Riley and I made it to the waterfall.

Finn loved playing in the mud and rocks. Pretty sure he ate a couple.

Taking an ussie (us-e) \240with Kristi’s selfie stick.

Another ussie

A bit of the trail leading us to the sketchy stairs.

These stairs took us to our final destination on the hike. We had to go down on our bums because the stairs were falling downhill. Finn sure annoyed the adventure while we were all quietly panicking on the inside.

Finn trying \240to distract grandpa from getting back into the car seat.

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The girl who took first over all (the one that looks like a boy) is only 16 and she was insane.

This hammer was okay 🤷‍♀️🤣

The judge didn’t really want me to do caber because I’m smal and he thought I would get hurt. I told him I really wanted to and I love caber. This caber was solid! 70lbs. I didn’t turn it but I picked it and I’m happy.

Finn got called a “perfect little wee \240one,” today.

Finn couldn’t take his eyes off the swing so of course we had to let him try. He loved it.

Riley won 265 lbs

I won 20 lbs winning tug of war with a stranger who asked me to be on her team.

Kyle and Kyle’s caber was probably over 100 lbs. k

Kyle won 35 lbs

Finn trying to unpack my suitcase.

Kyle soaking his feet in Loch Loman

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Beautiful hotel. The carpet was a tartan pattern.

Beautiful scenery on our drive to the ferry ride.

Inverary Castle

Saying goodbye to our hotel. We didn’t forget Finn. He was sleeping.

Our Farey we took to Islay. This ship had a lover level for vehicles and a upper level for people to eat breakfast, take naps, sit and enjoy the ride, a play area, bathrooms, and an outside area. It felt like a miniature cruise.

Islay beach area.

Fun out on his rain coat.

Walking in the Islay beach.

Playing in the shed

Finn got a mouth full of beach.

Daddy and Finb

Walking towards castle ruins

Kristi being a photographer

Castle ruins

More ruins

Finn loves grandma and grandpa

A random bumblebee

Kristi and I stopped for lunch while the boys went on a whisky tour.

Dropping Riley off at his whiskey tour.

Best soup ever!! “Cullen Skink soup. 10/10

Riley at Lagavulin distillery - a dream come true.

More castle ruins. So beautiful.

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Took a chance and hung clothes outside because the Air BNB had no dryer, just a washer. Luckily it wasn’t supposed to rain until 6 pm.

Finn hanging out in the yard holding grandmas hand.

Showing off his seashell.

Digging in the sand. \240

All of these are alive.

I dug a heart in the sand for some Finn photos.

I love this man so much.

Showing Finn the camera.

All of us together.

Awww they’re so cute.

Looking for live snails.

This is what real bacon look likes.

Stopped at a local shop for coffee, hot chocolate, and snacks by the sea.

Here are some Pictures Kyle captured on their nature tour.

This is either a red grouse, pheasant, or a goose.

These trees are slanted and went on like that for about and eighth of a mile

Roe Deer

Just a stream - beautiful though

Those brown spots are Red Stag Deer.

Red Syag hoof print

Finlaggan Trust. The centre of Lords of the Isles. Lords would meet here to have meetings.

Standing stone. They are still unsure to this day what they were used for. There are numerous standing stones on Islay.

Riley on another distillery tour. He’s so happy.

Similar to the red stag we saw. Just couldn't get close enough to take our own picture.

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A distillery cat that fell in love with Kyle. It waited for him when Kyle went back to the car to grab his stuff.

Riley in front of the distillery sign.

Pictures from Riley’s tour

The Malt floor. Barley has to be turned every 2 hours.

Barley

Another distillery Riley ran into super quick before it ferry ride.

We played a Scottish version of Uno on the ferry.

Well, I think that’s pretty self explanatory.

Deer

Dinner. Scallops and a sea food platter

Well, I think that’s pretty self explanatory.

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Getting ready to take off. \240

Finn had a blast sitting with grandma and grandpa on the ship.

Shoulder ride ok or way to the shops.

More mountain goat pictures. They blend in so well with the Scotland mountains.

There were two mountain goats

We almost died trying to see these stags on the side of the road.

Finn and grandpa being a mess together at the museum cafe.

A cottage people rebuilt that was used to hold injured soldiers.

Just a beautiful building.

A bed made for a queen.

Family photo

Inside of the castle. The floors were a tartan pattern.

We stopped at an old book store in Inverness. I wish we would have more time to explore but the quick trip was worth it.

Culloden battle field

More pictures of the castle we stayed at.

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Castle breakfast.

After loading up luggage we took a walk around the castle grounds before checking out.

I can’t trust any of these people! I trusted Kyle and and Riley to not lock me in. Kristi took a picture and I got out of the Stocks.

BUT, Riley convinced Kristi to tell me she didn’t get the photo so I got back in the stocks and they locked me in!!

The castle painted most of their doors blue.

Last photo before getting back onto the road. Finn’s excited about something.

Bridge of Avon. It was beautiful. I think it’d be a perfect fly fishing spot.

Mr Finn standing on the bridge

Finn throwing caber.

Riley lifting a 260 lb stone.

Old church still in use.

Well, tha pretty much explains itself. \240

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Kristi enjoying her breakfast.

Quick selfie on the trail.

Beautiful waterfall location. In the creek along the way there were tiny little trout swimming.

A random girl was taking our picture. I couldn’t help but laugh because she was taking almost 40 photos.

Some shenanigans by another waterfall.

It was so beautiful in person. The hike down was pretty steep but worth it. There was a small patch of an island right in front of the waterfall with a perfect view. I definitely had the urge to touch it.

Riley being adventurous (and good looking) crossing the river.

These cows look so happy!

Some guy just pulled his lobster crate from his boat and let us have a look. Kristi happily let them know we just got done eating their brother.

Finn and grandma dying by a mini lighthouse

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We stopped at another castle. This one was really exciting! We got to walk all through it, read facts, and explore a ton of different rooms. My favorite part was looking at the prison areas and reading the stories behind them. There was a lot to see. Many of the roofs were gone but a few buildings we’re intact.

Finn waving bye bye to a tractor he thought was the coolest thing ever.

After the castle we stopped at another waterfall location.

The seagulls here are fat

Kristi captured a seagul mid landing.

This is the castle well. They found a sword, some cooking pots, and a few cannonballs at the bottom of it.

Well, that explains itself.

Grandpa and Finn playing the rocks while mom and dad explore.

Grandpa picked up his heavy stone too.

Finn and I playing in the ricks. Finn was losing his mind. He didn’t know what to do with all those rocks.

Riley and looking at what we thought were jellyfish.

They made it to the waterfall.

Climbing down to the beach

Going for a walk with grandma and grandpa before mommy throws.

A small group but a fun one.

The BKGs. Boydstun Kilt Gang.

Finn’s the best looking.

Had to get a smooch in.

I won some money for Caber today.

Flipped a caber in Scotland. It was tiny. Does it really count?

These two have lost it. They were talking to each other while half asleep and we were getting nowhere 🤣

So proud of these two. They did a really good job. Watching them was a blast. Dad especially, he doesn’t throw the weights he’s been throwing at these games but he got in there with the heavier weights and got the job done like a pro.

Riley trying to coach me even though I’m a mess.

Finn riding a tractor on the merry-go-round.they had a, no adults rule but the guy told me to tell him I was 14 so Finn could take a ride. I was very grateful but also butt hurt I passed as a 14 year old.

Finn was not blessed with genes that allow him to go hat free.

Finn spent the day with grandma and grandpa at the carnival. He had so much fun.

I live the face he’s making in this picture

Finn was making friends with one of the female throwers.

Caber judge. He looks like he walked straight out of a Harry Potter book.