Families that "Snuggie" Together...Stay Together

A Wordy Wednesday

Here is the conversation on the way to gymnastics last night...

"Mom, I am ready to hang out with the family next week. I am ready for some pumpkin pie and presents too!" (We are doing Christmas in Woodward while everyone is there for Thanksgiving this year...we are calling it Thankmas.)

I ask, "Alex, what are you the most thankful for this Thanksgiving?"

Alex replies, "I am the most thankful for my family...I love every one of them."

She is officially 5 and Fabulous! I am way behind and need to post the Hannah Montana birthday celebration...hopefully once I get my shopping wrapped up this week!

Alexandra Morrison Turns 5!

These pictures are from Alex's 1st birthday. I cannot believe that our baby will be 5 years old on Sunday! She sure is turning into quite the young lady. Love her to pieces! Birthday pictures to come next week!

Halloween Week 2009

"Alex"...I mean Alice in Wonderland

Happy Halloween!

Taken right before we left to go to the Fall Festival
at Alexandra's school and to Trick or Treat the neighborhood.

We had a great Halloween this year!

Almost Wordless Wednesday

We had the usual if you are too tired for a bath then go get your jammies on fight. I went to check my email while Alex dressed and this is what Billie and I found...half nude, asleep on the floor. Totally cracked us up!

Scorpio Fun Facts

Many of you may not know this, but we have a lot of November birthdays in my family.

Alexandra - November 8
Rhiannon - November 11
Me - November 13
Billie - November 14

Friends...Samantha, Donnell

We are all Scorpio's...heaven help us! Can you believe we have 3 Scorpio's living under one roof? My dad's b-day is also in November, but he lucked out on his sign.

Here are a couple of fun Scorpio Facts...just had to share...

Deep, intense Scorpio may seem withdrawn, but natives of this sign hold within themselves rapid-firing brains and rich depths.

Beneath a controlled, cool exterior beats the heart of the deeply intense Scorpio. Passionate, penetrating, and determined, this sign's natives will probe until they reach the truth. The Scorpio may not speak volumes or show emotions readily, yet rest assured there's an enormous amount of activity happening beneath the surface. Excellent leaders, Scorpions are always aware. When it comes to resourcefulness, this sign comes out ahead.

Friends and Family
Sincerity and truth are strong components of the Scorpio's friends. It can take some time before really close bonds are formed, but once they are, the Scorpio will remain dedicated and loyal. Witty and intellectual, they prefer companions who are humorous and easygoing. Full of surprises, this sign will give you the shirt off their backs if that's what you need, yet once they are crossed, there's no turning back. They feel deeply, and once hurt, it can be impossible to turn things around. Commitment to family is strong and consistent with the Scorpio. They are exceptionally helpful in managing affairs, and they are excellent advocates when needed.

Career and Money
"I desire" is the key phrase for the Scorpio. They are fantastic at managing, solving, or creating. Once the Scorpio sets their sights on a goal, there's no deterring this sign. Tasks that require a scientific, penetrating approach are always done best by Scorpions, as they will delve deeply into the materials and resources they have. Their ability to focus, coupled with determination, makes for strong management skills. They're not ones to worry about making friends on the job scene; rather, they prefer to see the task accomplished well.

Pursuing such careers as scientist, doctor, investigator, navigator, detective, researcher, police officer, business manager, and psychologist all suit the mighty Scorpio. Respect is an essential aspect of working for this sign. They need to respect their co-workers while also feeling a sense of being respected by others.

Scorpions are disciplined enough to stick to a budget and unafraid of working as hard and as long as it takes to get themselves in a good financial position. Many are fortunate and inherit money. Whatever the case - and regardless of the balance - they are great managers of their dollars and are not apt to overspend. Money means security and a sense of control, which is important to the Scorpio. Therefore, they are going to hang on to the majority of their cash, making decisions carefully before turning any of it over.

Love and Sex
This is the strongest of the sexualities in the Zodiac. Incredibly passionate, the Scorpio takes intimacy seriously. Partners need to be intelligent and honest. Much of the foreplay for this sign happens long before the bedroom through conversation and observation. Once in love, they are devoted and loyal to the death. But relationships can take some time. The Scorpio needs to build trust and respect for a potential mate, slowly and thoroughly.

SCORPIO TIDBITS

Health
Each sign has a part of the anatomy attached to it, making this the area of the body that is most sensitive to stimulation. These anatomical areas for Scorpio are the genitals, bladder, rectum, and the reproductive organs.

Ruling Planet
The ruling planet for Scorpio is Pluto. Traditionally, this planet rules that which is hidden from view. It also represents conception, birth, death, slow growth, generation, regeneration, unpopular causes, anonymity, phobias, and the exposition of secrets.

Colors
The colors of choice for Scorpio are dark red and maroon.

Gemstone
Scorpio's star stone is the opal.

Lucky Numbers
Scorpio's lucky numbers are 2, 7, and 9.

Compatibility
Scorpions are most compatible with Pisces and Cancer natives.

Opposite Sign
The opposite sign of Scorpio is Taurus.

The Perfect Gift
The best gifts for a Scorpio are sentimental choices, clothing (especially something sexy), and non-fiction books.

Likes
Truth, facts, being right, teasing, longtime friends, a grand passion, a worthy adversary

Dislikes
Dishonesty, passive people, revealing secrets

House
Natural sign of the Eighth House. This house focuses on sex, taxes, death and rebirth, a partner's resources, inheritance, and regeneration.

Famous Scorpions
Hillary Clinton, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs, Julia Roberts

Best travel destination
Zambia, Syria, Norway, Halifax, Liverpool, New Orleans, Washington, D.C.

Strengths
Passionate, stubborn, resourceful, brave, a true friend

Weaknesses
Jealous, distrusting, secretive, violent, caustic

Charismatic marks
An intense look in the eyes, muscular

Best environment
Dark, sensuous places, and any situation that offers power or rouses strong feelings.