Monday, July 20, 2026

National Ice Cream Day

 Yesterday was National Ice Cream day and that could only mean one thing. We HAD to celebrate!
Oh no on no, we HAVE to eat ice cream. The public demands it.. ;)
SO celebrate we did!!
My little family of 3 pulled out my rusty trusty counter ice cream maker and we made mini vanilla cups!
"Mama! I see Ice Cream!"
20 minutes later it churned to the tippy top and we were ready to fill our freezer cups!
Official quality control assurance test
Hazel's mix-ins
Her very own ice cream creation!
After a quick break in the freezer -
 our after lunch celebration was ready to eat
The face of pure happiness of an ice cream lunch dessert
Vrmmmm! (Car spoon was very excited for vanilla)
Hazel's crafted batch!
A sprinkle surprise in every bite!
"I made that!" Followed by "I can have it now???"
Yes! It's a holiday! (I did not need to repeat that twice HAHA!)
We may have pulled the ice cream from the freezer a little early (and I used 1/2 & 1/2 instead of heavy cream as that's all I had on hand) so it was a little melty
But don't worry! Milkshake bowls for the win!
MMMMMMM Good!!
And remember, NO calories count when it is a holiday!
Happy National Ice Cream Day!!!!
(And if you didn't celebrate yesterday, this is your SIGN to get ice cream today. AT LEAST two scoops to make up for lost time ;) If anyone asks, tell them I said so!)
Always,
Amelia

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Prevailing and Prosperous Plants

 Happy Sunday and Hello from the Yesteryear Acres Garden!
Even through the smoky haze and crazy winds... Mr. Y Acres garden is prevailing!
From delicious broccoli to kale, lettuce, and herbs
Mr. Y Acres garden is prospering
Just look at those vibrant corn tassels!! You go corn!
Zucchini and eggplant ready for veggie pasta night!
You just can't BEET fresh food like this!! 
Thank you Y Acres Garden for your prevailing prosperous plants this summer! More than ever, are we SO grateful for Mr. Y Acres green thumb and hard work!!!!
Now on to food prep!
Happy Harvest, Happy Tummies!
Always,
Amelia

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Caturday Pounce

 Our little Mink Seal Point Devon Rex kittens are so cute!!!
They are starting to enjoy their dry crunchy food and are using their litter box like champs. We are so in love!!!
Good Morning Everybody!!!
Time to start our morning fun
Last one to pounce is it!
Guess that is me!!
Happy Caturday!!!

Friday, July 17, 2026

Besties Already

Daisy's Mama sent me the cutest PUPdate on Daisy (aka Nellie's Rainbow girl)
Daisy and her big brother Captain are already becoming Besties!
Captain is being the best boy and showing and sharing with Daisy all his favorite things!
Best napping places, all the cozy spots, and even sharing his favorite fetching ball!
Daisy is learning ALLL the ways her FURever family shows her love 
"Ahh this is the life!"
Happily FURever After Daisy!!
Thank you so much for the adorably sweet PUPdate on little Miss Daisy! 
You are VERY loved <3
Always,
Amelia

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Find Your Spotlight

The other evening we were outside for a quick potty break and recess when Ernie gave me a little woof
And then just walked ever so slowly towards me
Then I realized he was posed and ready for his picture
Ernie... Did you know you are so handsome?
Look at you my sweet boy!
Were you a little jealous of all those puppy pictures?
Needed a little spotlight for yourself?
"Maybe Mama"
That is okay buddy!!! Even if you aren't IN in the spotlight
You are ALWAYS in the spotlight of my heart
"Love You Mama"
I love you so much my handsome gentle giant <3
Take it from Ernie McDoodle. Sometimes you just need a little recognition, a little spotlight, and some accolades! There is NOTHING wrong with asking to be lifted up! 
Always,
Amelia


Wednesday, July 15, 2026

My Very Own!

 I got my VERY OWN Puppy Picture Monday PUPdate!!!
Henry Bennett's wonderful humans sent me the most heartwarming email full of all the things Mister Henry Bennett has been up to since leaving Yesteryear Acres. 
Henry has been a super good boy and his FURever family is enjoying all there is to puppyhood
He still loves to sleep upside down and is so excited to meet the WHOLE extended family for a big birthday celebration coming up 
Henry is following in his big sister's paws and made his Therapy-in-Training debut and did so well with the big and little children at the event <3 
What a good boy Henry!!!!
My "Happy Monday Amelia" PUPdate email from Henry made my WHOLE entire day!! I can absolutely see the hype as being one of the best emails to find in your inbox!
Thank you for my Puppy PUPdate Monday Henry!
You keep being the bestest boy for your amazing FURever family <3
Always,
Amelia

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Tiny Tuesday PUPdate: Shining Personalities

My goodness our Havanese puppies have gotten even cuter if you can even believe it!
Their little personalities are starting to SHINE so brightly and it is so wonderful to experience
Cooper is our social butterfly 
He loves to bound and leap into our laps
And soak up all the love 
-Look how pleased he is with himself!-
Oliver is our silly snuggle buddy
With many kisses and little bounces, Ollie always tucks into my side
Miss Georgie is our clownish sweetheart
There isn't a toy she doesn't love or a belly rub she would refuse
And little Miss Devoted Poppy
She will find ANY way to burrow into our laps. 
For example- I was on my hands and knees reaching out to grab a toy to play with the puppies and she wriggled her little body up into my shirt and popped her head out the neck and started licking my nose while her tail tickled my tummy
One personality trait they all have in abundance?
Tail-Wagging Devotion with SO MUCH LOVE!
Happy Tiny Tuesday PUPdate from our shining stars!
Always,
Amelia