If a tree falls in the woods, does anyone hear it......

The answer: OH YEAH! This is a picture of a huge tree about 20 feet from our house, that luckily is falling away from the house and yard. Right now it is caught up on other trees just outside our fence.

I guess I should consider this my lucky day!

As I write this, the tree is falling slowly, slowly towards the ground.

Yes We Have A Ballerina!

Finally today, Lexi got comfortable and joined her dancing class. Here are a few quick photos when I could get them of her having fun!

A Trip To The Dairy Farm

After showing some houses, this afternoon, Papa decided to take the girls to the dairy farm to see the cows and split an ice cream. Here are a few pics of the girls having fun and yelling MOOO!

Lexi's 1st Day of Dancing School

Well all excited to go off to "school", she happily got ready with her tights and leotard. Didn't want any part of the cute little pink skirt. She happily walked in to the school, ran around the room and then stopped. She wanted to no part of the school at all. We let her watch for a while from the waiting room which has a tv. I would bring her back and forth into the class. Most of the kids are 3 except her and one other girl, who cried the entire time. About 15 minutes left of the class the dancing instructor took her in and danced with her. I think she needs a few times before she will warm up.

Pork Chops and No Applesauce

Friday night we had pork chop dinner with of course no applesauce, as Lexi is allergic to apples. Here is a funny picture of Lexi who grabbed a pork chop from the table, ran into the living room to finish her snack.

Chinese Get Together

On Saturday, we had the pleasure of getting together with the China Moms group. We had a wonderful lunch at Kristen's house, then took the girls to the park to play. Here is a cute picture of them all sitting on the fountain. It is so fun seeing them all grow up.

First Day of Gymnastics

Today Olivia started gymnastics. She had a ball doing cartwheels, cartwheeling on the trampoline and spinning frontwards and backwards on the bars. Olivia's friend from Next Generations daycare (when she was 2 yrs old) is in her class. How funny is that! Next week she gets to do the balance beam.

Our Famous Friend Aniah!

Olivia's friend Aniah is now a famous model. You can see her picture her on the Baby Alive box. She will be signing autographs upon request (hee-hee). Congratulations Aniah on your current and future success!

A Little About Me....

For all those who know me. I guess you have wondered from time to time, how I got to be this way. Well after some interesting research about myself today, here are some facts that I guess I was just born with.

My Numerology Horoscope states:

Your Life Path Number is 8
Your Life Path Number represents the path you should take through life and the talents and skills you have to make your journey a rewarding one.

Having an 8 Life Path makes you a born leader and provides you with great opportunities. Success is common in your life and others flock to you. Having a good judge of character enables you to partner with the best people. You must avoid harming those around you as you strive to reach the top.
Positive Traits
Strong, Self-Reliant, Aggressive, Intelligent, Clever, Tasteful
Negative Traits
Materialistic, Dogmatic, Unscrupulous, Lethargic

***Hmmm, I guess I would have to agree with this. Strong, Self-Reliant, Aggressive all yes. I don't think I am really materialistic except with cars, I like nice cars and am pretty depressed about my current car. I guess I like to have nice things, but nothing too extravagant.

My Sun Sign

Sun Signs: Libra

Libra Librans are good at relationships. Ruled by Venus, they are charming, thoughtful and diplomatic, always remembering to pay compliments, buy anniversary presents and open the car door. Easy going Librans like everything to run smoothly, and hate discord. They will go to any lengths to avoid an argument. They feel like only half a person without a partner, so they don't shy from commitment. In fact, a happy marriage or partnership is high on their list of must haves.
**I would say this is true, I always had a boyfriend, this has been a pretty long time for me without one**

The trouble is, Librans never know when to turn off the charm, and can arouse jealousy by continuing to spread the love even when they've been snared. Make sure your ease with relationships doesn't get you into big trouble, because nothing is more ugly than two Scorpios fighting over the same Libran.
**More so I am a flirt with guys, so I guess I would agree with this**

Health
The Libran has a strong physique and is usually of average height. They sport round faces and fine, smooth hair. They have excellent skin and their eyes are often hypnotic.

Libra governs the lower back and kidneys, and as such Librans are susceptible to back problems. They should be careful not to over-indulge as this may lead them to kidney issues later in life.

**Absolutely my kidneys are pretty much on the way out, so I agree totally**

Career
Libras have an artistic bent that they will bring to any profession that they choose. They also have the uncanny ability to weigh any situation with complete objectivity, making them ideal for legal professions. They are also ideal business partners, as they bring an even head and creative ideas to the organization. While they are trustworthy in handling other people's money, they are given to frivolity in their own personal spending and should take care to watch this side of their fiscal personality.

**I agree with this one, I am pretty objective and can see both sides. I am a realist**

Money & Finance
A balanced check book will he or she have, but a Libra is not one to shy away from big purchases either. While normally quiet and calculating, anyone born under this sign may surprise everyone around him or her by "going all out" on an expensive vacation, designer handbag or a bottle of aged wine. Libras do well with managing their money, but have no use for this unless it leads to other interesting endeavors.

**Yes, I will spend a lot of money on something I really like and not look back at all**

Libras do not associate money with power, rather money with opportunity. In giving money to others, especially children or friends, Libras are very fair and considerate of others' feelings.

**I would say that I get more pleasure out of giving than receiving. But, I guess the real reason is that I am never really happy with the gift**


So, ending on this note. I can't help who I am as you can see, but I always mean well, am willing to help and looking for the best outcome for all parties.

Lexi's Alter Ego

Ok, so my 2.4 years old daughter doesn't say many words yet. But she can clearly say "Me, Baby, Me George". She seriously thinks her name is George. She jumps around like a monkey and she is addicted to watching Curious George. Her antics on Wednesday caused her a nice cut on the back of her head at the hairdresser. As I am typing this now, she is saying "Oh Oh, George". Meaning where did the picture of me go that was on the computer. Me of course, being George.

Any advice on how to raise a monkey?

Her favorite food is bananas, should I invest in these stocks or buy an island near Guadalupe?

Last Weekend of Summer

This is the last weekend of summer and we had beautiful weather. On Saturday, we had pajama day. Olivia got to stay in her pajamas all day and just hang around the house. On Sunday, I had a few showings in the morning and in the afternoon we went to The Brown's cottage in Ipswich. The weather was great and the girls had a great time. Olivia, Krystal, Jessica and Jackie floated in the ocean from the dock up the road down to the cottage's beach. You can see them in these pictures. I was pretty nervous since they were probably over their heads, but Olivia had a ball! Lexi enjoyed playing with John and giving him a run for his money. These two little monkeys can't get out of your site or disaster will happen. At the end of the day, the tide went out and Olivia and Lexi filled their bucket with clam and mussel shells. Today we just hung around the house. I mowed the lawn and the kids played inside and out. I was busy watching my Ebay items selling - YEAH!! It looks like 15 out of 19 of my items will sell. Tomorrow (Tuesday), Olivia starts her first full day of 1st grade. She is so much looking forward to it. And I will post more items on Ebay, prospect for house buyers and entertain Lexi all by myself.

Here is looking forward to beautiful fall weather.