tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12473329201338066782012-03-17T01:49:58.565-05:00Yankee Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16875719985951341414noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247332920133806678.post-62912793339761000312011-09-06T09:10:00.016-05:002011-09-06T12:46:44.847-05:00

(This post written on 9/23/08 is from the old blog I used to have. Complete with the old comments.) In Up-State New York, The crisp Fall air will arrive. Leaves will begin to change to beautiful hues of orange, yellow and red. Everyone will exchange their summer wardrobes for winter. Elementary students will be preserving leaves in wax paper. Grandmothers will create delicious stews in

Yankee Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16875719985951341414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247332920133806678.post-92151411643257461792010-02-23T20:13:00.000-06:002011-09-06T20:13:30.963-05:00

Feel free to just skip to the pictures!! I wrote this LONG post SO that I can always remember our baby boys simple, yet wonderful b-day. I don't know why but I can never wrap my mind around my children growing older. I know i've said this before but I truly feel like I could sob with each passing birthday. I don't let myself go there but I could. In some way it's kind of painful. I don't want

Yankee Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16875719985951341414noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247332920133806678.post-90376674349333056422010-02-21T15:54:00.025-06:002010-06-03T12:56:27.955-05:00

(I know the name is repulsive and they don't even look appetizing but I promise that they're good! Haha!!!)If you were to say "I want a Garbage Plate!" to anyone from upstate NY, they would know exactly what you were talking about. A Garbage plate is a popular meal for when you are STARVING since it is full of fat and carbs (sounds wonderful huh?) that makes it so very filling. Not the prettiest

Yankee Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16875719985951341414noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247332920133806678.post-71580076529269415092010-02-17T14:38:00.021-06:002010-06-02T18:47:49.448-05:00

"Where's your tooth buddy?!?!""Let me see.""You think what????""You swallowed it with your banana!?!?""Mommy my tooth is loose too!" ***Big Crocodile Tears***"Don't worry buddy, yours will fall out real soon too..."**wiping tears away** "Maybe it will get loose when you eat that marshmallow!""That's better, now let me see!""Hey you handsome big boys, both of you smile and show me your teeth!" (

Yankee Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16875719985951341414noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247332920133806678.post-78649499173671753572010-02-16T01:11:00.019-06:002010-06-02T18:50:42.885-05:00

Tonight was the kick off to our study of the book "From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife" by Marla Taviano. We are a group of 13 girls. Three were not able to make it due to sickness. One of those three is in the hospital with pneumonia.:(We meet on the late side, (8:15pm) so that the majority of us can help our hubbys get our kids in bed. I told everyone to dress comfortably since it's late. That's

Yankee Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16875719985951341414noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247332920133806678.post-85826943449766998522010-02-09T22:22:00.005-06:002010-06-02T18:50:33.720-05:00

I stumbled upon this today:Stay at Home Moms, What Did You Do Today?Today I left some dishes dirty, The bed got made around 3:30. The diapers soaked a little longer, The odor grew a little stronger. The crumbs I spilled the day before, Are staring at me from the floor. The fingerprints there on the wall, Will likely be there still next fall. The dirty streaks on those window panes, Will still be

Yankee Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16875719985951341414noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247332920133806678.post-5996439610636318102010-02-09T15:17:00.012-06:002010-06-02T18:47:26.317-05:00

Our day still hasn't been right and it is 3:30PM! Turns out Joshua wet his bed for the second night in a row. He has been potty trained since he was 2 1/2 yrs old but every now and then this happens. I went into his room to strip the sheets off his bed and that is when Noah came running in "Mom! Mom! Aliya has your make-up!" I went running! All I can say is I am so very glad it happened today and

Yankee Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16875719985951341414noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247332920133806678.post-39416052870234356662009-12-11T12:59:00.004-06:002010-06-02T18:48:12.500-05:00

I'm not Jewish but these look SO yummy!

Yankee Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16875719985951341414noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247332920133806678.post-81014110762080538772009-12-11T01:44:00.008-06:002010-06-02T18:49:31.508-05:00

Came upon this today and thought it was good enough to share! Something to think about and some great words to live by.People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway.If you are

Yankee Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16875719985951341414noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247332920133806678.post-75715053182054033242009-12-09T15:13:00.008-06:002010-06-03T13:11:15.371-05:00

It started to snow last Friday just as we were pulling out to drive to Palestine TX to ride on the Polar Express! Perfect start to our Christmassy trip!!

Yankee Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16875719985951341414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247332920133806678.post-46693128484753569252009-12-08T16:19:00.013-06:002011-09-06T10:54:45.155-05:00

Last weekend we drove 3 hours out to East Texas for the weekend so that our kids could ride on the Polar Express (also so Jeremiah could go hunting). To say that my boys LOVE the movie Polar Express would be an understatement! They're obsessed right now and watch it at least once a day. Friday morning we dropped Jeremiah off at his office so he could see a few patients. And while he did that I

Yankee Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16875719985951341414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247332920133806678.post-3188784722017653872009-11-03T18:03:00.010-06:002010-06-02T18:49:48.834-05:00

*Four Fall Posts in a row-glad I got it all down for family memories!*On Saturday, halloween, we were invited to a couple Fall Festivals so we decided to dress the kids and pack them up to stop by the events. This was our first year doing anything like this with the kids. The church who hosted the first event we went to was so much fun that we ended up staying there the entire evening. They had a

Yankee Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16875719985951341414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247332920133806678.post-36636129936453417842009-11-03T18:02:00.007-06:002010-06-02T18:45:32.089-05:00

I can't remember which evening it was, but I decided to take the kids down to the trail along the creek at the end of our neighborhood to get some pictures of them in all their cuteness! I was really happy with how they turned out! Something awful happened at the very end though and i'm oh so thankful it was at the end! I was snapping a couple last shots of Aliya for good measure, when I notice

Yankee Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16875719985951341414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247332920133806678.post-21344221363263288232009-11-03T17:58:00.005-06:002010-06-02T18:50:07.927-05:00

Last Thursday morning our town had a fall festival for families of preschoolers. It was supposed to be held at a local park but the forecast called for severe thunderstorms, so it was moved to a rec center. It was a lot of fun, especially for the kids. When we got there the first thing we saw was a VERY tall man (he had to be 6'5) dressed as Batman. Noah was also dressed like Batman and just

Yankee Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16875719985951341414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247332920133806678.post-13716098384259792562009-11-03T17:57:00.007-06:002010-06-02T18:51:12.417-05:00

Our First Fall activity was two Sundays ago, the weekend before Halloween. First off we had Shipleys donuts which are so yummy (but Round Rock Donuts are still the best!) on our way to Elgin Christmas Tree Farm. Our second stop was at the Southside Market for some yummy brisket and sausage a side of potato salad, pickles and the best beans I have ever tasted. At the farm, the kids had a ball

Yankee Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16875719985951341414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247332920133806678.post-35978155881354692022009-10-22T16:07:00.008-05:002010-06-02T18:51:39.189-05:00

My hubby brought us home goodies at lunch time today. Well, I wouldn't call what I got a goody per se. Good, for me, yes.I would have much rather looked like Aliya at the end of my "snack". At least my heart is happy. Do you think he was trying to tell me somethin'?!;)

Yankee Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16875719985951341414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247332920133806678.post-17903634023638638742009-10-21T11:15:00.013-05:002010-06-02T18:51:50.954-05:00

On Friday night I hosted a game of pokeno at my house. My friend Tiffany started this game up and it is so much fun! The cool thing about pokeno is that is so easy. It's just like bingo except with playing cards. And it's just a fun way to get out with some girlfriends and eat snacks.I also feel the need to mention that I have won 5 times in the 2 times that we have gotten together to play.:)

Yankee Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16875719985951341414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247332920133806678.post-87877291453222006532009-10-08T16:46:00.018-05:002011-09-06T11:20:18.702-05:00

She was born in Texas, of course she LOVES big hair!:) Our sweet baby girl Aliya turned 17 months yesterday, I still can't believe it! Why does time have to go by so fast. Last weekend I went to visit my friend Jenna who just had a precious baby boy named Joey. He is the cutest little thing. While holding him I realized that I could hardly remember my babies that small. I can't even

Yankee Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16875719985951341414noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247332920133806678.post-64608448469004892332009-05-18T20:55:00.000-05:002011-09-06T20:55:47.528-05:00

**Update: Never did get in that last workout i'm exhausted!!** Today we purchased our very first piece of fitness equipment, the PaceMaster Silver XT!! (we got it for an amazing price! Such a blessing!) I named him beast! Check this guy out! (Yes those are my sneakers on there. You didn't think I would take a picture on there did you?!) It was a tight squeeze getting him into our bedroom!

Yankee Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16875719985951341414noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247332920133806678.post-67609909582894320182009-05-05T21:01:00.000-05:002011-09-06T21:01:35.433-05:00

Do you ever have a tough time focusing on what is important in life or just being still and silent? I do. The song called "Revelation Song" isn't new to me, I've know about it for at least a year but the words have been so powerful to me this week and have helped me reflect on the Holiness of the God I serve. I keep playing it over and over. Just thought I'd share the link. This isn't the exact

Yankee Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16875719985951341414noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247332920133806678.post-61920118338788332352009-04-14T11:10:00.029-05:002010-06-02T18:53:29.891-05:00

**This is a book and a half!!Pictures at the end!!**We had a great Easter weekend! Started out Friday night after my hubby came home from work I made sirloin steak, orzo pasta and asparagus (sorry no pictures). After dinner we drove to this delicious Hawaiian Ice place for dessert!On Saturday we went to Noah friends Delaney’s Build a Bear Birthday! We missed another friend’s birthday at the

Yankee Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16875719985951341414noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247332920133806678.post-42398917207877431382009-04-09T11:37:00.015-05:002010-06-02T18:54:07.029-05:00

This weeks theme was fun!:)I love the expressions I caught in these shots of my husband and kids when he came home from work last night!:) It's always "fun" when he gets home after a long day!These shots are from this past Sunday when we went to the park. We just love this man he's a ton of fun!

Yankee Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16875719985951341414noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247332920133806678.post-50381501330231412192009-04-08T20:57:00.000-05:002011-09-06T20:57:28.104-05:00

My hubby Jeremiah and I had this great idea months ago that we would train for a triathlon. Not a real triathlon though, one that we created.:) He bought us the special watches that are water proof and everything. We were then going to buy ourselves gym memberships but somehow life got too crazy with his new office, hiring employees, his grand opening and our three children. Needless to say we

Yankee Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16875719985951341414noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247332920133806678.post-60350837852974875352009-04-07T21:00:00.000-05:002011-09-06T21:00:28.936-05:00

Aliya is 11 months old today! Which means next month we'll be celebrating her first birthday and she will no longer be considered an infant, but a toddler!:( I'm sure that I have said this before, but my childrens birthdays are always bittersweet for me. I'm so grateful that God has entrusted them to my care and that they are happy and healthy. But some part of me just wants to stop that ticking

Yankee Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16875719985951341414noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247332920133806678.post-41433649938651250302009-04-01T23:30:00.007-05:002010-06-02T18:54:56.267-05:00

Since I just bought my FIRST SLR camera and because I am addicted to all things photography right now, I thought that I'd participate in Beths challenge over at, I Should Be Folding Laundry. I'm hoping to participate every Wednesday. You know you want to too! I'm doing this because it's fun and I also need all the practice I can get! I was hoping to get some shots of the buds on the trees after a

Yankee Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16875719985951341414noreply@blogger.com24