Sunny Sunshine, Nature joys, and a sweet car ride! :) a beautiful golden day! :)

Welcome to the Countryside Winter Roads of CT! :) Happy sunshine saturday, and blueberry iced coffee CHEERS!!! :) We're enjoying a great day! :) my mom, dad, and i had a nice car ride today, in the Rose City, and Preston, CT :) we saw lots of amazing sights, including a full view of the Rose City, and we saw countryside farmlands! :) my mom and dad went to the nature country store in Preston. :) it brought back lots of memories for me as we traveled out there. :) it was such a nice car ride. :) we saw an OWL, COWS, CROWS, and winter sights all around! :) it was awesome! :) You all were right there with us in spirit. :) my dad treated us to some nice treats at dunkin donuts. :) it's very nice of him. :) We love nice car rides like this. :) i've got lots to share! :) Earlier today, i began to decorate my writing area, with a festive Valentine's theme, for the upcoming month of February. :) i'm so happy and excited! :) it's looking awesome! :) i'm gonna begin creating happy valentine's day cards tomorrow. :) i'm so very happy and delighted about this very special writing project. :) it's gonna be so nice! :) this morning i enjoyed a nature walk, and took some new pictures to share. :) it's a nice sunny day. :) Lots of wonderful nature spirit in the air. :) We have very special thanks for everyone. :) i'm gonna have an awesome writing day tomorrow. :) creating cards, writing a letter, and gearing up for SuperBowl week!!! :) Whoooo! :) double blueberry iced coffee CHEERS!!! :)
Sunny Sunshine Smiles, across the miles, from our home to yours. :) my family and i hope everyone is doing well, and enjoying a great saturday! :) we love the weekends. :) there's lots of sunshine in our area today. :) i'm very happy and excited about many nice things. :) i've got lots to share in my journal, including some cool nature pictures i took during my nature walk, and our car ride today. :) we drove way out to Preston, CT, and got to see some amazing sights out there, and in the Rose City. :) i'm enjoying a nice blueberry iced coffee. :) my mom, dad, and i had a great time today, going out. :) We've got a HUGE OWL here in our neighborhood! :) a very special nature visitor we spotted earlier! :) that owl is huge! :) it's so neat to see. :) when i spotted the owl, my dad said, "man, you got a good eye!" :) awww! :) i spotted the owl over on the next street over in a tree near the edge of the road. :) The owl was looking around. :) i pointed over, and my dad and mom spotted the owl too. :) This is an awesome day, with sunshine nature spirit in the air! :)
my family and i want to take this time, to thank you all so much, for your lovely heart-felt comments on our baking friday journal, pictures, and hugbook. :) We appreciate your wonderful kindness, and generousity. :) We're so happy and delighted everyone enjoyed our adventure. :) that warms our hearts, and makes us smile :) we love sharing our adventures :) The treats came out great! :) i took an oatmeal raisin cookie whoopie pie with me today for snack during our car ride :) we had lots of fun baking goodies yesterday, and are so happy and excited that my little nephew Michael joined in on the baking friday fun. :) he was so happy, stirring, and enjoying the cookies. :) he loves spongebob, and we want to have a spongebob themed adventure soon. :) little Michael would love that! :) we've got Superbowl baking, Valentine's baking, and lots more baking planned coming up. :) Superbowl week is ready to arrive, and countdown to the big game next sunday on February 3rd. :) it's truly amazing, how February is almost here. :) the first month of the new year is cruising by! wow! :) we got so much more to look forward too. :) we thank you all so much, for joining us on our adventures, and for sharing your adventures with us. :)
This morning, began with sweet wholesome sunshine, as the sun was rising up, and our nature animal friends were out and about, ready to have breakfast! :) i bundled up for my nature walk, it was 14 degrees here this morning, still quite cold, but with no winds today, it felt a little bit less cold outside. i was putting goodies all around our yard, and went deep into the heart of the nature forest in our yard. :) the golden winter sun rising up, with the sun rising more to the west now, you can tell we're only a month and a half away from the arrival of spring! :) bring on spring! :) whooo! :) i saw lots of birds, and squirrels visiting our yard. :) i took a few new pictures to share with everyone. :) it was so nice to be enjoying a nature walk for a little while longer today. :) the windchill wasn't that bad, it has been below 0 at times this week, but this morning felt like a pure 14 degrees. after my nature walk, i enjoyed some nice quality time here on DS, writing to friends, enjoyed an orange for breakfast, and also did some organizing and decorating here in my computer room. :)
i am so happy, and excited to share my newly decorated writing area with everyone. :) i have brought out my Valentine's decoratives, and have began to decorate my writing area for February. :) a Valentine's theme. :) it looks really nice, i get so into my decorating, the littlest details, it means so much to me, and my decorating, and displaying these beautifully heart warming gifts, and treasures my family and i have recieved over the years, from friends, all around the world. :) i am absolutely thrilled, about creating happy Valentine's day cards, and going to take some cool new pictures of my writing area soon. :) it's almost all decorated for Valentine's. :) i can't wait to share it! :) i'm really looking forward to sending out cards, the first week of February, so that everyone can enjoy their card for the Valentine's day season. :) i always look at February 1st through February 14th, as Valentine's season. :) We're only a week away, from welcoming February! :) lots to look forward too. :)
my mom, dad, and i had a really fun time today, going out for a sweet wholesome car ride. :) it brought back lots of great memories for me. :) one of the areas we drove too, is Preston, CT :) where a huge sunflower field use too be, and we'd go there often all the time when i was younger. :) my mom and dad wanted to go to the nature supplies store out there. :) it was around mid-day, we were all set, and began our wonderful adventure. :) as we were driving through our neighborhood, we saw the owl on the next street over! :) it was so cool to see. :) we looked at the owl for a minute. :) my mom had something to bring to my sister Jenn, so we began to make our way into the rose city. :) we were enjoying a talk, and our car ride. :) we love driving past the marina area, and got to see the seagulls flying over the marina. :) we drove up near the Mohegan Park, and the Rose City Rose garden, and arrived at Jenn's home. :) my mom went to see Jenn real quick, and we then made our way over into the deep roses of the rose city, where we had an amazing view from through the trees areas, of the buildings, city hall, and could even see the mohegan sun casino hotel off into the distance :) i was thinking of you all, and you all were right there with us in spirit. :)
We then cruised to Preston, CT :) we took the route we use too take all the time, when we went to a store named "better value" when i was a kid, we would go to the store all the time, and i remember on football sunday's, i'd buy some potato chips, and a big slam bottle of pepsi soda. :) in that better value store, that's where they had quarter machines to get the collectible football helmets, where i got my first Redskins helmet back in 1995. :) i remember it like it was yesterday! :) my mom, dad, and i were talking about those days, and also about how we use too take this route to travel to Rhode Island in the 1980's and 1990's when we went clamming out in Rhode Island, and visited the flea market and malls there. :) it was nice seeing those roads again, and the farmlands out that way. :) There's a huge road on the side of the road where someone painted it to look like a cow! :) it's near farmlands. :)
There's lots of farmlands out there, and we saw a field with lots of cows outside! :) they were all having lunch! :) it was so neat to see the farmlands. :) we arrived at the country store. :) earlier we had went to dunkin donuts, and my dad treated us to some treats. :) it's very nice of him. :) i got a blueberry iced coffee. :) CHEERS! :) my mom and dad went into the nature store, i stayed in the car, and was texting a few friends, and also saw lots of crows flying around a huge field. :) it's been years since i was out in the Preston, CT countryside roads. :) absolutely cool! :) my mom and dad bought some bird seeds, and a huge bag of cat food that they love to buy to stock up on. :) we were enjoying talking about when we went to Rhode Island in the 80' and 90's, Gaililee, RI, to buy some clams, and fritters, and going to the flea market. :) This upcoming spring, and summer, maybe we could take some day trips out there again. :) where we were in Preston, CT, we were only about 10 minutes from the Rhode Island state line. :)
my mom, dad, and i enjoyed a nice car ride home. :) i ate a nice oatmeal cookie whoopie pie, and was enjoying my iced coffee. :) my mom and dad had a donut. :) we drove past the old football field over in Preston, and it was cool to see the field. :) made me think of the superbowl! :) We arrived home, and were looking around for the owl, we didn't see the owl, but was so neat to see the owl earlier. :) while we were out in Preston, CT today, i took some pictures to share with everyone. :) i love taking pictures to share, bringing you all right there with us in spirit during our adventures. :) We'll definitely go for some more car rides soon. :) even my dad said today, "lets definitely try to make it to Rhode Island this summer" :) it would be awesome! :)
We're enjoying a great day! :) it was nice going out for a car ride today. :) Happy Australia day to everyone in Australia :) my mom is continuing to feel better, getting plenty of rest. :) She's in great spirits. :) She's been continuing to lay down on her left side, to help her sleep well at night, and she's doing so well, we are very proud of her. :) We continue to remind her to take it easy more, especially during the days, and to get plenty of nice rest, that is helping her heal. :) we feel your wonderful healing energy prayers, well wishes, and wonderful support. :) Thank you all so very much. :) for snack this afternoon, i had some oatmeal with cinnamon and honey. :) it was really delicious. :) i'm gonna have a very special writing day tomorrow. :) i'm gonna complete decorating my Valentine's themed writing area, and going to begin creating Valentine's day cards, and writing a letter. :) i've got my nice writing supplies, stampers, and going to have so much fun writing. :) i want to take pictures of my writing adventure to share with everyone. :) it's a really nice day today. :) i'm doing well, and feeling a nice peaceful spirit within. :) i'm excited to share new nature pictures, and looking forward to a fun night tonight, watching videos on youtube. :) i'm going to call our dear friend Holly. :) we love to watch videos on saturday night. :) i found video games themed videos for our fun saturday night party night. :) my family and i thank you all so very much, for all that you do for us. :) You all are wonderfully nice, and sweet. :) we deeply appreciate everything, with all of our hearts. :) BIG GROUP HUG :) There's many more wonderful times to look forward too. :) i'm going to cook some soup this evening, and having oranges for snack. :) We hope everyone is enjoying a peaceful weekend. :)
-never lose hope :)
To Wildthing, Peaceful Gentle Moments of the day. :) Wildthing, today mom, dad, and i enjoyed a peaceful countryside car ride. :) we saw some beautiful nature sights. :) Thinking of you, our dear friend. :)
my mom says hi. :) She says, "i hope everyone is having a nice day" :) awww! :) we love you all bunches and bunches! :) We hope everyone is enjoying a wonderfully safe, peaceful, and fun weekend. :)
Countryside winter roads! :) my mom, dad, and i enjoyed a wonderful car ride today, in the rose city, and preston, ct. :) we saw lots of wonderful sights. :) country farmlands, nature animal friends, cows, crows, and lots of sights, that brought back lots of very special memories for us. :) You all are always right there with us in spirit during our adventures. :) i took some pictures during our adventure today. :)
The Countryside roads of Preston, CT :) in the 2nd picture, you can spot a cow above the fence area :)






 
City Hall, in our city! :) City hall shining beautifully, on this wonderfully sunny day. :)

 
Happy Nature Smiles :) This morning, i enjoyed a fun nature walk. :) Lots of nature animal friends visiting our yard. :) i brought the big bowl of goodies outside for them! :)
This is a picture of the goodies bowl. :) Bread, Peanuts, Dried Corn, and Popcorn! :) it's a feast for our nature animal friends :) we love feeding them :)
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The bluejays and black birds were gathering goodies, and the sun was rising up. :) it was awesome! :)
 
In this picture, you can spot the red-headed woodpecker, black bird, and bluejay! :) they flew by the fence poles, to gather some peanuts :) i was so into my nature walk. :)







 
i love this view from the bird sanctuary in our yard. :) the sun rising up, glowing upon this area. :) my sunrise heaven :)
 

Good morning Sun! :) i see the sun rising more to the west! :) Spring is only a month and a half away!!! :) this is a picture of the beautiful sunrise sky this morning. :) shining in al of it's glory, on this amazing sunny sunshine day! :)

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CoolGal
CoolGal

Hi Chris Glad you had a nice Sat and enjoyed a great car ride too. I enjoyed your journal and photos. Loved the sunrise and bluejays and pictures from your car ride as well. Happy to hear your mom is feeling better. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.Thanks for all my great hugs for today. Have a good night. Hugs to all-Stephanie
ddeadred
ddeadred

Sounds like you had a wonderful traveling day Chris!!! Sounds like a fun day for you all!!! It\'s always so nice to have a simple day traveling through the countryside especially when you get to see farms and cattle and other animal friends!!

We had a quiet day here on the farm with pupz going in and out several times while I did some cleaning in the house. Yesterday, I ran the vacuum so today I scrubbed the floor. The house looks pretty good--well at least it did before the pupz dragged all kinds of leaves and stuff in but Oh well... My house always has a lived in look going... LOL

Dinner was simple with garden burgers for me and a pork chop for Guy, salad and broccoli. Simple easy and QUICK which was most important to me! I\'ve been really hungry with this cold weather and although it was warmer today, the wind chill made it feel much colder. My energy was waning most of the day, and tonight, we\'ll be having a quiet evening on the farm as usual... I did go through some seed catalogs today passing a few along to Mary. AND I have my first sprouts in my little greenhouse of kale, red lettuce, and arugula (my FAV!!)...

Love to you and Mom and Dad and everyone in CT!! Have a great evening and STAY WARM!!! xoxoxo Cj
perplexed46
perplexed46

I\'m glad you had a wonderful day with your family and that your Mom is feeling better. How do you get up so early, when it is so cold? It\'s in the low 50\'s here in Florida at night and I don\'t want to get out from under the covers LOL

Hope you have a Sunny or Snowy Sunday or both.
Love & hugs,
Lois
Love4you
Love4you

Dear Chris, I am so happy you had such a wonderful day! love all
your pictures, especially the bluejays and the red-headed
woodpecker :-) Sending Best wishes to you and your family!
Please take care and stay warm, my dear friend! Love, Maria
KneeDeep
KneeDeep

Hello Chris. Blueberry Iced coffee sounds so good and a nice treat to enjoy while traveling along and seeing all the cool sights. of Preston Ct.
Enjoyed hearing about your memories of where you got your first Redskins helmet as a kid. Going clamming,that must have been fun and a tasty meal.
Enjoy hearing about your days with your family and very heart warming to know that you are all so close and love one another.
Enjoyed the pictures you took and especially of the birds and hearing about you spotting the owl. We have lots of crows here,and I usually carry peanuts with me when I ride my bike around my neighborhood and throw them out to them. I also put some out for them in front and back yard. We have two blue jays that come in the spring and summer to get their bounty of peanuts as well. One,has only one leg but he/she does fine.
Wishing you a good Sunday,and an even better week. Hugs/Smiles for you friend xo
Squarley
Squarley

I SO LOVE TO READ YOUR JOURNAL CHRIS YOU SHOULD WRITE A BOOK, I FEEL I AM IN THE CAR WITH YOU AND ENJOYING ALL YOUR ADVENTURES, AND LOVE THE PICTURES,YOU ARE SO VERY TALENTED AND BLESSED CHRIS AND I AM BLESS TO HAVE YOU AS A FRIEND, LOVE WITH WINTER HUGS, SHIRLEY
Michelletj
Michelletj

Beautiful pictures! My dad lived in Enfield when I was little, and again after he retired, and he and my stepmom loved it there. When I was growing up, I\'d visit for a week in the summer every year. It was always beautiful there! I have never been there in winter, so your pictures give me an idea of CT in its winter clothes. :) Hope you\'re having a good Sunday! *HUGS*
mindy027
mindy027

i am so glad you had such a nice day. great pics too!!!