I hope you are all having a wonderful Summer! The Easter snow storm is now, just a chilly memory.
BIRTHDAY GIRL....
I spent the weekend with my sisters. We were out celebrating Debbie's Birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SISTER! It was beautiful, breezy, Sun-shiny Blue day. We had breakfast, and did a little shopping, Browsed the Clifton Arts Fest, went to Ohio city's "HECK'S CAFE" for a light lunch, and enjoyed the cool breezes under the shade of the umbrella. We made our way to Tremont, and browsed a few art galleries. Next stop, the Olive Garden for dinner. We headed back to Debbie's house, and enjoyed a cozy fire on her Patio, drinking wine, talking and lots of laughter. We all turned in about 1:30 a. m. In the morning, were treated to an awesome breakfast (THANKS DEBBIE!) out on the Patio. I love my sister-days, and I LOVE MY SISTERS!
After breakfast, we all hung around and discussed Ideas for our upcoming "Mother/ Daughter Day"
I can't believe this will be our 5 Th gathering! It's so exciting, and it touches my heart, to see that it has carried on this long.
TEACH YOUR CHILDREN WELL....
We have so many fun things planned. We loved our "teaching/sharing time" so much, that we plan on doing again this year.
We have so many fun things planned. We loved our "teaching/sharing time" so much, that we plan on doing again this year.
Think about what you would like to teach or share with all of us. To refresh your memory, last year we learned bow Making from Rita, Strung our names with beads, Heather passed out a goodie bag, filled with information about Breast Cancer awareness, Sahra shared her favorite book "POST SECRETS" with us.....(visit the very cool POST SECRETS WEBSITE... you won't be able to stop reading!)
Allison brought several bottles of nail polish, and we gave each other manicures!
I know some of you were very intimidated by this "teaching/sharing" thing... DON'T BE!
It's just a time for all of us to learn something new, and HAVE FUN DOING IT!
You don't need to be crafty, or a poet. You can share an inspiring story, teach us a Yoga position, give a gardening tip, ANYTHING! More information about this will be included in this year's
flyer.
HURRY....HURRY....HURRY!....Rita has already begun work on our Volume 3 cookbook!!!.... If you haven't already submitted a recipe, PLEASE DO ASAP!!!!... If you don't have a recipe, you can send a funny family story, (it could be a funny cooking story...like.... did you burn the Thanksgiving Turkey?.... under-cook a cake????.. )or a favorite photo.... Maybe you have a ffood photo to share. A special dinner?.... baking cookies with the kids?...eating Christmas dinner?... JUST SEND SOMETHING!... please? Time is ticking, so email Rita with your recipe/story/or photo.
ASAP!!! or no later than July 16 Th.........Don't get left out!
WHO ARE YOU?....
I'm still working on our "who's who" book. It will be filled with short BIOS about each of us, written by YOU!.... What would you like the Ya Yas of the future to know about you? Your philosophy on life ? .....Your favorite color?....your travels?.....your passions? I look at old family photos, and wish I knew more about them. What were their passions and what was life like in their day? For the little Ya Yas, their moms can start a page for them, as they get older, they can create their own page. I'd like all the BIOS to be at least one page long. If you're feeling ambitious, you can write more! Just think about what it is you'd like the YA YAS to know about you, 50 years from now! So, start thinking. OK?.... More information to follow.
LITTLE YA YAS.....
I really love Heather's idea to do have special time, with our"Petites." they are getting older, and can participate more now.
I love that they will grow up never knowing a time when there wasn't a Mothers & Daughters day!
Ok, that's all for now. I will keep you updated on any news. Please feel free to post any thoughts Ideas or comments here on this blog, just by clicking on the little "Pencil" below.
REMEMBER:
To send Rita your recipe, story or photos.
Start thinking about your BIOS.
October will be here before ya know it!
Bless you!...and...
I love you all!
.....MaryEllen.....
