Aquariums and the Solar System

"I cherish each and every day with you my little baby! We make everything an adventure and the journey is so much fun!" ~ Mama Hen

Little Chick and I have been having fun learning and exploring Mystic Aquarium, the Maritime Aquarium, the zoo, Discovery Museum, the Children's Museum and learning all about the Solar System. On Friday we went to Mystic and caught the Sea Lion Show. We enjoyed the aquarium and seeing all of our sea creature friends like Astro the Stellar Sea Lion, Charlotte the turtle, Juno and so much more. Little Chick and I have been learning about the Solar System and decided to make the planets come to life. She did a fantastic job painting each planet! It has been a wonderful winter filled with adventures, exploration and learning new and exciting things!

Chinese New Year Celebration

"Celebrate each day like it is the start of the New Year! Every day brings the refreshing gift of change and the opportunity to learn and grow." ~Mama Hen

Today we had so much fun at a Chinese New Year celebration with friends! There were crafts for the children to do, beautiful music, delicious food and amazing entertainment. Little Chick loved the little doggie show. This dog could push a scooter, do a hand stand, pull a toy and so much more. It was so much fun to learn about Chinese customs and to celebrate with good friends. Little Chick got up and started dancing. Everyone watched her exquisite talent. She was a star! 

Happy Chinese New Year!

Connecting the Dots & Thanksgiving Thursday

"There is no time like the present to take a leap towards enriching our lives. We are blessed with a finite period of time, yet the possibilities are infinite." ~Mama Hen

When I was younger I had a fear of heights. So I made it a goal to jump out of a plane to help get over this fear. It was invigorating! I had plans with a friend for months to do this together, but the day came and he said he "couldn't make it". I went anyway and conquered this by myself. I think the fact that I was alone made it even better. It showed me that I did not need anyone to take my hand other than God above. I loved skydiving and went a few times after that over the years. While talking to my best friend last night I was reminded of our journey together and how even though she lives in Washington and I in Connecticut, we have always been together. We reminisced about our challenges over the years and also our triumphs. And while we were talking I realized how each step we take connects the dots for the greater picture we may not always see. Although some of the challenges were difficult to say the least, they were all dots that needed to be connected to lead me to where I am today. All my fears, disappointments, mistakes, rewards, gains and losses have all been dots connecting me to the big picture. Things started to make sense. And the things that did not I knew one day would as I continure connecting along this journey. My ability to take my greatest fears and face them directly has helped me forge agead. I learned that day that my friend canceled on me after months of planning that I could do anything, because I am never alone. God will keep me soaring and I am incredibly grateful.  

Thanksgiving Thursday: 1.) Little Chick and my family. 2.) The ability to look back and see how everything has lead me to today. 3.) For friends that may be so far in distance and always close in my heart. 4.) For God's strength, courage and love that carries me through the hard times and fills me with such joy. 5.) Thank You Dear Lord for everything you have blessed my family and I with.

Fun in the New Year

"Fill each day with love, kindness and an abundance of fun and laughter." ~Mama Hen

We hope your New Year is off to a funfilled start!

Happy New Year!

"Life is a lot like sledding. There is plenty of climbing up hill, but once you reach the top the view is absolutely amazing and the ride exciting and exhilarating." ~Mama Hen

Each New Year brings the potential for positive changes and refreshing life goals. I want to take each day and fill every moment with love, fun and learning new things with my baby. Little Chick and I have been sledding ever since that gorgeous snow fall yesterday.  There is no time like the present for soaking up some fun! We want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

My Perfect Birthday

"Birthdays come just once a year. Why not fill the day with an abundance of love and a whole lot of fun!" ~Mama Hen

It is my 42 birthday and I could not have asked for a more perfect birthday! My friend Geri came over for coffee and to watch a movie with Little Chick and I. We watched the snow coming down through our big picture window in the family room. After Geri left we got our snow duds on and headed out for some sledding fun! Little Chick and I love to sled! It was coming down hard as we zoomed down the big hill out in the backyard. This was a wonderful birthday filled with love, family, friends and a whole bunch of fun!

Merry Christmas

"Enjoy each second. They won't return and as each day passes we look back and wish we could revisit them." ~Mama Hen

Last night Little Chick and I saw snow coming down and we knew we had to put on our snow gear and head on out to a great big sledding hill in our back yard. We had so much fun sledding in the brisk air, with the snow still coming down and Christmas lights all around us. It has been a wonderful holiday week with the exception of Little Chick having a huge cold. But we don't let the sniffles take away the fun. On Saturday we celebrated with my friend Geri and on Sunday we had a wonderful family birthday celebration for my mom. We made delicious cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve. Christmas was absolutely marvelous! Enjoy your holiday week!