Beach Days

"When it's 93 degrees out, pack the car and head to the beach!" ~Mama Hen

It has been 93-95 degrees the past few days and Little Chick and I have been heading to the beach as much as we can with our good friends for some splish splashing fun! As it begins getting cooler at night we see Grandma Hen for dinner and of course we make stops for ice cream to top off our fun days. Little Chick keeps her passion for horses fueled with riding each week. Over the weekend our family got together to enjoy family time. Yesterday Little Chick's Girl Scout troop celebrated their end of the year party with some pottery painting fun. After that Little Chick's friend came over to run in the sprinkler and sliding on the Slip & Slide. Summer may not have arrived yet, but Little Chick and I are certainly enjoying our beach days with enthusiasm!

Thanksgiving Thursday & Enjoying the Arts

"We can choose to let each day pass us by or we can fill our days with meaning and purpose. Give thanks for these precious moments." ~Mama Hen

We are so thankful this Thanksgiving Thursday and every day! Little Chick and I have been having so much fun filling our days with family, friends and fun activities. Yesterday we spent the afternoon at the beach with our friends and then headed to church in the evening to see an amazing strings ensemble, Palaver Strings. We had seen them last year and were absolutely blown away. I could not wait to spread the word to let people know about this fabulous group. If they come to your area for a concert I highly recommend you see them perform. Little Chick loved having Grandma Hen at the show, as well as all of her friends. She was excited to be an usher, greet all the people and pass out programs.  I am so thankful for all the abundant blessings God has graciously bestowed upon us. 

Thanksgiving Thursday: 1.) Little Chick and my family. 2.) Beautiful music and the gift of seeing an incredible strings ensemble, Palaver Strings. 3.) My church community. 4.) The blessing of spending time at the beach with Little Chick and friends. 5.) Sharing precious moments with my mom.

Ice Skating & Back to the Beach

"Every day presents and opportunity to enjoy time with great friends & 
the ones we love." ~Mama Hen 

Little Chick and I have been soaking up all the fun each day has to offer! Yesterday we had a fantastic time ice skating with Little Chick's Girl Scout troop. This is the activity they chose to pay for with their cookie money they earned during Girl Scout cookie time. We topped off our fun skating time with a delicious juice and many giggles. On Sunday Little Chick sang beautifully at church with her choir and then we met friends at the beach for yet another fun filled beach day! Our days have been loaded with fun, great friends and many laughs. That is what it is all about! So many blessings!

Soak it ALL In

"Soak it ALL in! The here, the now, the ever present moment. Tomorrow it will be the gift you miss and truly cherish." ~Mama Hen

We jumped into June with a marvelous beach splash! Little Chick and I love the beach and we have surely been enjoying it this season. We had so much fun Thursday and Friday with our friends hanging out on the warm sand simply having a great time. Yesterday we even sat through some rain clouds but stuck it out and the sun came out with a beautiful heart to say "thanks for waiting for the rain to stop." Today was absolutely gorgeous weather and Little Chick and I decided to have mommy daughter time at the beach. We packed our lunch, sand toys and bright smile and hit the sand once again. We will definitely be beach bums this summer!

Today

Thanksgiving Thursday

"Thank you dear Lord for the abundant gifts you bestow upon us daily - loved ones, sunny weather, salty air, beach days with friends." ~Mama Hen

Little Chick and I enjoyed a beautiful day at the beach today with our good friends. It was a perfect day to play in the sand, listen to the rippling waves and take a walk collecting shells. These are the moments with Little Chick I absolutely LOVE!

Thanksgiving Thursday: 1.) Little Chick and my family. 2.) Beautiful days on the beach with people I love. 3.) Friends who make me laugh and lift me up. 4.) My mom who is always there for me. 5.) The unexpected acts of kindness others surprise us with.

Memorial Day Fun

"Gather family - gather an abundance of love. 
There is no greater gift than spending time with the ones we love." ~Mama Hen

Little Chick and I had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend with family and friends. On Saturday we enjoyed having the family over for a yummy barbecue and on Sunday we spent the day at the beach with our good friends. It has been such a fun holiday weekend filled with much laughter and love.

Little Chick's Big Love

"In all of us lives a spark that when ignited creates the most magnificent glow."
~Mama Hen

It's no secret that Little Chick absolutely LOVES horses! From the moment she watched Elizabeth Taylor in National Velvet when she was just three years old that spark inside of her began to burn brightly. Little Chick has been happy to get back to riding this spring. As soon as we arrive at the farm she lights up with such delight. As a mom I feel such joy seeing my daughter filled with such passion and compassion for her four legged friends. What better way to celebrate spring!