It’s always a special day for me and one I spend thinking of my Dad. This year, I decided to visually show the little ones how they connect to their Irish heritage.
Rae …
and Caleb …
… are the only two old enough to understand but I did photos for all 4 of the kids.
My grandparents, Patrick McLaughlin and Mary Anne Wallace immigrated from Ireland in 1922. They settled in Philadelphia and met at some point, married, and my Dad was their second child of eight and their oldest son. I really need to ask around and find out if anyone knows how they met. I don’t think I’ve ever heard that story.
I’ve always been proud to be the granddaughter of immigrants and a part of what makes this country special.