Thursday, November 30, 2023

Huckleberry & Oakley

 These 2 Yesteryear Acres Alumni Doodles are stopping by to wish us all a Happy Thursday.
Oakley and Huckleberry
Same dad different moms
Bestest of friends
Happy Last Day of November everyone!
Tomorrow.....The Countdown to Christmas begins!

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Slumber Party

 Last night I surprised my mom with an overnight slumber party for 2.
Made it!
Slumber Party happiness!
This morning our homemade marshmallows were set
and ready for a little toasting
They are SOOOOO good
Hot Chocolate with Fresh Toasted Panela Marshmallows anyone?
Oh yes please!!!!
Dont forget the homemade caramel!!!!
Perfect!!!!
That's a wrap for this year's birthday celebration!
Looks like we have a new tradition!

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Birthday Sweets

 Today is my mom's birthday and so we treated her to a day of sweet birthday happiness!!!!
First up....Panela Raw Sugar Homemade Marshmallows!
These are going to be so good
Birthday girl always gets the whisk!
Next up....Homemade Caramels
The whole kitchen smells so heavenly
Caramel goodness!
Sweets for the sweet birthday girl!
Homemade Turkey Pot Pie for dinner with Always Amelia's 
award winning pie crusts
Everyone loves hearts on their birthday
Ready for the oven!
And a homemade carrot cake for dessert
Happy Birthday!!!!!

Monday, November 27, 2023

Astro's Cool Ride

 One of our Yesteryear Acres Alumni Doodle writes to us often. Astro updates us with all the happenings at his home and always asks about his Mom and Dad here at Yesteryear Acres.  He is a faithful correspondent and we always look forward to hearing from him. 
Astro says, Check out my new Doggles!!!!
My human dad got them for me so we can go cruising in our new....
Doodle Mobile!!!!
Thanks for the PUPdate Astro!
We love your new cool ride
Keep those Yesteryear Acres Alumni Doodle updates coming.
We love them so much!
Happy Monday!

Sunday, November 26, 2023

Y Acres Studio Interior Design Part 2

 Work at my mom's new house is moving right along. Mr. Yesteryear Acres and I have been there every single week during the renovations. It is exciting to watch our design come alive!
Wallpaper coming down
Along with the entire kitchen wall!
As the construction continues- the designing continues as well
We have gone through hundreds of samples
From cabinets and handles
to paint colors
hardware
and roofing
Some choices she loved in the beginning were discarded the further we developed design cohesiveness throughout the house.
It has been fun figuring out the client's wishes and style choices without having my aesthetic override the process.
This material selection for chair upholstery made her heart sing
and that is my favorite part of fine tuning her interior design choices.
Stay tuned for another update next Sunday!

Saturday, November 25, 2023

Thankful Caturday

 We are so thankful for our adorable Devon Rex Cats and Kittens.  They make every Caturday a Thankful Caturday!!!!
We can't think of a better way to spend the Saturday after Thanksgiving
Thankful for Kitten Time!
Have you ever seen a taller mountain?
I am almost there!!!
Made it!!!!
This one is hoping to be old enough to play with the other kittens soon!
Don't worry...we will wait for you!
Happy Thankful Caturday!

Friday, November 24, 2023

Turkey Trail Challenge

 After indulging in a gigantic heaping portion of Thanksgiving Goodness, this morning we hit the trail!! The Arboretum held their annual Turkey Trail Challenge and we were there right when they started.  
The challenge? 10,000 steps taken at the Arboretum
We logged our beginning pedometer number and off we went
Holly Jolly Christmas!
We had a great time
And met the challenge!!!!!
We love our reward mugs!!!!!
Happy Turkey Trail!

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Thanksgiving Gratitude

Thanksgiving means so much to me because it allows all of us to pause, reflect and give thanks for our many blessings in life.  It is my favorite holiday and our gathering this evening was just perfect.
As always, it is my favorite meal of the year
but more than that
it is a day full of family togetherness and love
I am thankful that homemade whipped cream
a very first bite of pumpkin pie
and very first Thanksgiving meal
filled my heart with overflowing joy and gratitude.
I am thankful for a house full of people that I love.
Amen.
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!