Spring Ahead!!

So cliche eh? Well a long awaited spring has finally sprung!! Old man winter was merciless on us here in CT. We are hearty people and toughed it out! I must say it does make you appreciate those sunny days!!
What's new with everyone? I have been on facebook alot trying to keep my social live alive, but to me there's nothing like the personal contact of a fireside chat or a beer and a burger at the local pub and or , a walk in the woods. I don't think all of this technology is making real social connections in life. I see that my students social skills are lacking. Now that the weather is warming up folks can be seen out and about and life begins again!
Here is a photo of our cherry blossoms for the west coasters, can you smell the Pepe's pizza too??

Let's all keep the Parady family in Hamden in our prayers!

Gathering March 13th after the Parade

I am taking on this holiday as tradition needs to continue for our family and friends. We all went to the parade together and back home for a great Irish food and a bit af craic!!(Gaelic for fun) Last year was my first year at this and I love doing this. Kids are welcomed of course as they have their own table to themselves.
So Come on all ye Parady's and Sullivans
My family and friends
Let's gather once more..
To celebrate our Irish heritage
just knock on my cottage door!

you are always welcome!
Cead Mile Failte

Give me a ring or an email and let me know if you are coming!!

CHAMPIONS ON ICE!!

Here we are, toughing out the winter!!The family that plays together stays together!! I think we all love to play whether its swimming, skating , football or wiffle ball. Sundays are a skating day, I laced up my skates for the first time in 3 years and much to my surprise I had no knee pain and was having a grande ole time!!I even bought a new pair of skates to go again! My muscles are a little sore but I am trying tokeep up with my athletic brothers & sisters and their kids!! What fun we have and it doesn't cost anything!!Thanks to Grace for inviting us to skate!!!

Snow ! Snow ! and more snow to come!!

Here we go again. We are up to our necks in snow here in New England! many of us have already met our school snow day limit . I guess we will be going to school in July!! Anyway I try to use the down time wisely. One report inspired me to write , apparently the play Frankenstein was written during a blizzard. So we can use our creative selves to write a play, paint a picture, sing a new song!!ha!1ha!!

West Coasters count your blessings!! The snow angel has not fallen on San Francisco yet!!

Happy New Year 2011 !!!!!!!!!!

A new day, a new year! A clean slate with nothing to fear!!!

As I have recently reached a half a century old, I ponder about the things that I have accomplished and the challenges yet to come. Most of all I try to set achievable goals for the coming year. Yes, like all of humanity we fall off the wagon once in a while, whether it be a diet, an exercise routine or a bad habit of some sort.
This year let us focus on the positive and manyblessings in our lives and the goodness of other people. I'd like to thank my family and friends who supported me through my little illness and for all who came out to celebrate my birthday lunch at Tommy Sullivans! Claire, Grace, Bridget, Nancy,Martha, Kay-Kay, Dan, Dave Barry, Albert, and BetsyGreat food, great folks and fun!!I so appreciate your celebrating with me!
Special thanks to our dear sweet Bridget who made me an Awesome Birthday Cake from scratch!!!
Here are some Christmas and Birthday photos.
Thanks to Dan and Heather for a musical Christmas Day!!
Thanks a million to Katey, Barb and Rob to the beautiful flowers sent on my birthday.
It is such a treat and joy to receive flowers! I love them and you all too!!

PS- Photos are on the right side having technical difficulties