Halloween present.

Jazzy just opened her Halloween present from Grandma and Granndpa Baker

Concert....

Tonight we went to a free concert at a park in Casa Grande. It was nice just to sit on some grass. Jazzy insisted on wearing her coat, even though it was 85 degrees. She entertained everyone by dancing and when the singer said "Thank you very much".... she said "Thank much" and took a bow. She is definitely going to be some kind of performer one day! Everyone enjoyed her performance... as well as the band:)
The photo is not very good... but it's the only one I took.

Jazzy's Home Town

The water is coming down. They are already contacting me for money.... which I would probably give if I had extra, but it never gets to the people it is supposed to get to. Always goes to someone's pocket instead of orphanages, re-building etc. so I just don't trust them anymore.

Swimming ribbon....

Jazzy is just waking up from a nap after swimming and shopping today. Today she got a ribbon that says "Aspire Swim School- All Star Swimmer". I'm not sure why they gave out ribbons in the middle of the semester... instead of at the end which is December 12. She just told me to remind everyone that she got a lollipop too:) Then we went to our usual Whole Foods outing and ate at the Asian food bar. They steam the veggies and grill the salmon right in front of you. It's a little healthier than our Thursday night pizza which we get about every other Thursday night since it is next door to the Dance Company!

Hoi An

Hoi An is now under 10 feet of water. The orphanage was built up a little.. about 3 feet or so... but not 10 ft. I do not know where the kids and nannies are. Last year at this time, I was preparing to go to Vietnam. I think I would be beyond hysterical if this was happening last year at this time.

Hoi An orphanage.....

Hoi An is the city where Jasmine's orphanage is located. Apparently it is under about 3-4 feet of water. These are photos just a block from where the orphanage is located. I was going to send a letter to Jasmine's biological family, along with the photos, but I doubt they have electricity right now... let alone postal service.

new Luna clothes.....

Today, after swimming lessons, we drove to Scottsdale to Capezio dance store to get some new ballet clothes... otherwise known as "luna dresses". Luckily, there was a little kids play area there so she couldn't see what I was buying.... so it will be a surprise. Jasmine now has enough "luna dresses" to last for a couple of years.

The other day, she was feeding her doll "cookies"... which are little magnetic letters. She dropped the cookies all over the floor.