mystery

Funny story for ya....
Was chatting with the family recently, talking about placentas...b/c that's what we do (haha) and we were discussing where Ayla's was, Madelyn's and where new baby Sidney's was gunna go...
they all started talking about Ayla's being buried under the juniper tree in Pam's yard and im thinking "HUH!?"...when Ayla turned 2 i took her frozen placenta out of the freezer, thawed it out with Donna Monty by my side....checked it out cuz it was pretty cool...u could see the sac still where she lived for 40 weeks in my belly etc...and then we wandered down to the beach....set it on a rock and crawled back into the bush and sat waiting....just to see what became of it...it took a while but eventually the eagles we knew were perched way above us got interested...in one very big dramatic swoop an eagle flew over the rock we set it on, snatched it and was gone. It was pretty cool. Task complete.
Now this isnt something I imagined...I have a witness yet the family believes that same placenta is under the juniper tree in Pam's yard (now Kelly's yard)...so wtf IS under that juniper tree I wonder cuz I know its NOT the placenta...and the cord was also spoken for and given to a local artist to incorporate into some art for us (holy dont i sound like a fucking hippy dippy dingbat haha)...on our travels next week I am gunna bring it up with all of us there to try and get to the bottom of it....but no I wont call CSI to unearth the mystery item under the juniper...

I am beyond mortified that I feel like im slipping back into being sicker again...ive just gotten rid of this sore throat and its not entirely ever gone away from over 1 month ago....I BLAME THE MEXICANS!!!! haha j/k (sort of)
Man it was warm out yesterday....when I left work yesterday it was a cruel reminder of whats to come...my anxiety level over it is already heightened....gawd i hate summer.

There is a school trip to Nice, France for Ayla next summer, 2 weeks...most EXCELLENT opportunity....only 15 spots open so I dont want to piss around and miss out on it over her waffling so I am gunna make herdecide & promise in blood this w/e to commit to it...
Check it out:

Study tour to Nice, France ~ Students can experience an unforgettable adventure by joining one of our groups for a 13 day stay in Nice, France. Our program has been specially designed to meet the need of young people. Students will receive the incomparable benefits of an increased fluency in French, as well as the unique experience of participating in the French culture.

IMMERSION IN FRENCH ~ The Institute International House Nice, one of France’s foremost Institutes for the study of French, has been recognized by multinational corporations, diplomatic personnel and major universities. All instructors are native French speakers and have received intensive training in the most current conversational methods. Classes are taught with NO MORE THAN SIX STUDENTS. This small size allows for individual attention and rapid progress.

A BEAUTIFUL SETTING ~ Nice was founded around 350 BC by the Greek seafarers who has settled Marseille. They named the colony Nikaia, apparently to commemorate a victory (Nike in Greek) over a nearby town. In 154 BC the Greeks were followed by the Romans, who settled farther uphill around what is now Cimiez, site of a number of Roman ruins. By the 10th., century Nice was ruled by the counts of Provence, and in 1388 the refused to recognize the count Louis de Anjou, and turned to Amadeus VII of the House of Savoy. Nice was occupied several times by the French but did not become part of France until 1860 when Napoleon III stroke a deal with House of Savoy. (the agreement is known as the Treaty of Turin).

LIVING WITH A FRENCH FAMILY ~ A significant advantage of the program is that you will live with a typical French family. These families have had many years of experience in hosting students and you will experience first hand the warmth of their hospitality. You will share a room and a bath with another student (your preference of roommate will be honored) and you will enjoy three meals daily prepared by your host. With many hours of informal conversation with your family, you will notice a giant leap in your speaking ability.

ARRIVAL ~ Upon arrival at Nice you will be met by your host family. You will enjoy your first meal and become acquainted. The following day you will have a written test, a personal interview, and an orientation meeting which will give you all the information you need to get off to a good start.

A TYPICAL DAY
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. French classes ( in a group no larger than six at your level)
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mini courses on topic such as French Culture, French History, music, etc.
12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Functional French: Group classes with opportunities to practice “real life situations” such as shopping, etc.
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. DEJEUNER (lunch) with your family, SIESTE
4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Sports/arts/dancing/half day tours/swimming/fiestas cooking, interviews with locals, and excursions, etc. we have a great variety of fun and cultural activities.

EXCURSIONS
Trip to Eze-Village ~ Eze-Village, the medieval city “in an eagle’s nest” with its narrow streets shaded by tunnel-vaults. From the very top, in the ruins of a medieval castle, the exotic gardens overlooks on of the most beautiful views of the French Riviera. Visit the ruins, the Baroc church and the city.

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat ~ The road winds among luxurious states between the sea and pine groves for 9 miles around the cape. Visit the village, the harbour, Chapelle Sainte-Hospice (18th Century) and the Black Virgin.

Saint-Paul-De-Vance ~ Visit the fortified village, 13th., century church and the museum of local history.

Museum Chagall ~ Cathedrale Orthodoxe Russe St-Nicolas ~ And much more……


Can you imagine at 16, 2 weeks in the French Riviera?!!?! OMFG I am excited out of my mind for her!