St. Patrick's Day

Several years ago, I think when he was five, Brendan dreamed up and built his own leprechaun trap.  He helped Rita and Anthony build one of similar design.  The idea is simple.  You post signs saying "gold this way" at the bottom of the ladder.  Once on top, he will see the rainbow and run toward the end of it.  At the end of the rainbow is a trap door leading into the box.  Inside the box are Lucky Charms cereal to keep him occupied until we can see him the next morning.  As with Brendan's attempt, we did catch one (muddy footprints all over are the evidence), but the rascal got away.  The picture of Karl and Anthony is nearly identical to the one taken of Brendan and Karl.  Same shirts, different kids.  All in all, a fun "leprechaun day".

Brendan and Karl