May 31, 2009

The Landlord Saga Update

Tavia’s day in court with her landlord was Friday.

In the last trial, I took shorthand notes (as fast as I could) during the trial and could actually read a lot of it later so I was able to post a lot of the proceedings on the blog here. I started taking notes this time, and then I saw a court reporter typing away. So, I abandoned my shorthand notes thinking we could get a copy of the court transcript later. It would be good entertainment to read it if we can get it. It would be a look at a devious, lying, crooked landlord at work.

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And, if you want to see some pictures of the house, click here.

May 25, 2009

May 21, 2009

Something new

  Alyssa discovered this in the refrigerator section at Ralph's. She added taco seasoning, brewer's yeast and made DELICIOUS tacos. Try it! Better than those frozen Crumbles!
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Beautiful arrangement by Alyssa

 
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Copying Daddy

 
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May 16, 2009

Happy Birthday, Garrett!!!!

Garrett, I love you so much! Everyone does! You once said I was your favorite aunt. Am I still? Don't answer that. We don't want to hurt the others' feelings. Just kidding. Here is a cute picture when you were little.

May 14, 2009

 
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Violet is concerned

Violet came around the corner, saw Ledge leaning over the edge and ran to his rescue in a panic. Alyssa told her, "It's okay Violet, I've got him!" But, Violet didn't want to take any chances! Alyssa was trying to reassure Violet that he was not in any danger, while Violet, hearing none of it, kept hanging on to his shirt trying to pull him back from the "abyss." You can see Ledge crying in the second picture because he does not like being held back. He wants to put his hands in the water. It turned into something quite comical for Alyssa and me. Alyssa was laughing, saying, "She does NOT trust me with him!"
 
 
 
 
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Violet's pose

 
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May 12, 2009

Carol trying to make Jake laugh

And, now, Ledge...,

Another "Violet Said"

Violet told Alyssa this morning, "I want you to have a baby sister in your tummy for me -- and a dog."

May 10, 2009

Happy Mothers' Day! We love you, MOM!

Jake

 
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Rattler that John killed in Aguanga


Kind of sad

May 9, 2009

What a nitwit!

Watch the Inspector General of the Federal Reserve evade questions about who got the bailout money and how large the losses are. As you watch, you will realize that the government is not in charge of the Fed. It's the other way around.
YouTube 2009 May 6

May 8, 2009

Obama's spending cuts

You cannot listen to the news without hearing about Obama's spending cuts. How big are they? He is cutting $17 BILLION -- while he spends $3.5 trillion. That is two-fifths of one percent. You will be happy to know that his spending cuts bring the budget down to roughly $3.5 trillion. Oh, that is what it started at.
 
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May 7, 2009

Thinking

 
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Boy Ledge

 
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May 6, 2009

Mommy feeding baby

 
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Bathtub time

May 5, 2009

May 2, 2009

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