Ideas.....

Hi Yayas!

Thanks for all the comments!

Thanks Heather, for your latest suggestions!


Nothing new for now, just wanted to say, this is a great place to leave your ideas that may be floating around in your head, that you might forget about by October! I will consider all of them.

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*****HOW'S THOSE RECIPES COMING ALONG???? HMMM?******


HURRY! HURRY!


DON'T GET LEFT OUT....


OR EVE WORSE, RISK NO COOKBOOK AT ALL!!!....UNTHINKABLE!


SEND THEM TODAY!!!! K?... PLEEEZ!!!!!
you can even write them here, and Rita can just copy and paste from the comments.
..... JUST DO IT!





Here's some pics from past years. Enjoy!

Love,
ME

Getting Excited!

Sunset, from the Cottage....October, 2006
ByMaryEllen



Hi again ya'll!

Thanks for all your quick replies, and comments you've already left.
I'm glad you like the Blog so far!

Heather has decided to send all her money (and Sahra's & Chloe's) all at once. That's a good idea, and you're all welcome to send the whole amount if you want, or split it up. Either way is fine.
Just please have it sent by APRIL 30TH.

I love Heather's idea, about spending time with the "Petite Yayas" (see previous post & comments)
They're getting older, and will enjoy having special time just for them!
I love that in their little lives, this Celebration has always been! And that they will grow up having a better knowledge of their family, past and present.

We'll have to work on the menu, and a simple plan.

Ok that's all for now.
Get busy sending Rita your recipes, and leave a comment about any ideas you may have.

Love you YAYAs!
MaryEllen... Mom, Sister, Aunt, Friend.. FOUNDING YAYA... : p

Welcome!

Hi you YAYAS!

I decided to start a blog, just for us Yayas!
I thought it would be an easy way to get news out to everyone.
So, I hope you will all bookmark this Blog to your favorites and come back to read what's new.
I will be posting information about our upcoming 5th. ANNUAL MOTHERS & DAUGHTERS CELEBRATION here. Feel free to leave comments.
I'd love photos, ideas, or messages from you.

Ok, so to begin, here is some general information for you to mark on your calendars.

the 5th. Annual Mothers & Daughters Celebration Day is:

SATURDAY OCTOBER 13TH, 2007
(time to be announced.....invitation will follow later.)

It will be held once again at
THE COTTAGE IN MADISON, OHIO
I thought it was a great place to accommodate our growing bunch! and of course it will be a sleepover!


COTTAGE DEPOSIT....

If you remember last year, We requested that everyone considered helping with the cost of renting the cottage for our October, 2007 gathering. We calculated that it will cost $20 per adult. I am requesting each adult please send half now ($10) to cover the cost of the deposit, and the remaining half ($10) due The day of our gathering. I will need all the adults to please send their money ($10) to me by: APRIL 30TH. We need it to secure the cottage ASAP . If you need my home address, just email me: sassee21@aol.com you can sent cash, checks, or money orders. I will keep a list of everyone's payments. thank you.

WHO'S WHO BOOK.....

I wanted to tell you about my idea for a "WHO'S WHO" book.
I want to created a book that will provide a little insight into each of us. I got this idea, after seeing a picture of my Paternal great grandmother, Nancy Lantron. I was thrilled to see the picture, but after awhile, I realized I knew nothing about her! What was her favorite food? what kinds of things did she like to do? how old was she when she got married? I had a million questions, and no one had the answers! I will create a page for each YAYA, with basic questions, and information. I'm trying to figure out the best way to get the info from everyone, and get it all compiled. Jamie suggested calling each person, and "interviewing" them. Or I could send out an email, for everyone to fill out. I might just send a blank page to everyone, that could be sent back with their deposits. I'm not sure yet. Anyway, think about what you'd want your page to say about you!.....keep in mind the future YAYAS that will be reading it. There will be more information about the WHO'S WHO book in upcoming posts.

A CALL FOR RECIPES......

Rita is hoping to publish a volume 3 Cookbook......... yayyyy!
She is requesting that you send in your recipes ASAP!!!!
She may be losing her "printing resources" VERY soon, and if that happens, she probably would not be able to produce the cookbook.
So please gather your favorite recipes, and email them to Rita QUICKLY!
It takes many hours writing, and assembling these books, and she needs to get started right away..... THANK YOU RITA!
Send your recipes to: ritagaebelein@sbcglobal.net
please put: YA YA RECIPE in the subject line.

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT......

I was thinking about all the food we bring, and how some of it didn't even make it to the table last year! I'm looking for your suggestions for this year. Should we continue to each bring a dish? or should we decide on a menu, and everyone contribute to it?
Personally, I think there should always be "Official" YA YA foods, like Tostada's. and Mimosa.... and add to that.. a Casada cake!..... Other than that, I'm open to suggestions! Also, any cool ideas you might have, to make it a fun day, please write!
I would also like to continue having a gift exchange, messages in a box, and our "sharing/teaching" time. etc.

Ok... That's all for now! I have sooo many ideas!!
I know it seem like it's so far away, but it's not! We'll all be busy over the summer, and it will be here before you know it!

Check back soon! Please feel free to leave comments and suggestions, no matter how big or small.

PLEASE FORWARD THIS BLOG TO ANYONE I MAY HAVE MISSED!

Love you YAYAS!
MaryEllen... Mother,Sister,Aunt,Friend. AND YAYA! xoxo