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Above – I had a small class this morning (only 3 people), so I was able to turn the class into a mini backbend workshop. Above, Gail & Lara in a chair modified backbend. I love doing this modification because when I come up out of the pose, I feel as though my sternum is going to float away. This pose is really good for people suffering from depression or anxiety, and when taught correctly using the proper actions, it can be beneficial for those with low back issues (another reason I love it!). My classes are growing, and my Saturday class has been much larger – up to 8 students. I like having a lot of students, but I enjoy and appreciate the smaller classes because I can give more one-on-one attention to my students. They like that too.

Here’re a couple YouTube videos of what Alo is up to when he spends time with Amma & Pappa.

This one is short, but I had to record that he finally learned the sign language for “more.” We’ve been working with him on this for two weeks. He’s got it down now.
http://youtu.be/FGOZKeOmmUc

And here, if you have the time, Alo explores his new-found freedom of walking and getting into everything. Hogan doesn’t miss a beat when the gate is open, so while Alo was playing with the gate, Hogan made a run for it.

http://youtu.be/nhRHGbP4ixM

Lastly, a little game of peek-a-boo. Although Alo can say “Peek-a-Boo” he doesn’t say it here. I think he does a fine job of hiding though. You will have to look long and hard to see if you can find him …

http://youtu.be/AswfeuBq9Vo

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Maya & Sparty yesterday

It started when we picked Maya up for music class. Sparty was playing in his modern-day play-go-round (I wish these were around when I had babies!). He really likes it. Evan and Jill bought this as a baby shower gift for Jen before Maya was born.

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Then at music class, the group sitting (almost) quietly for a story.

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Coming full circle, here’s Sparty again. Num num num.

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Today – class this morning and Alo this afternoon!

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Water for a hot day

Ron & Jen took the kids to the beach.
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While Alo played with the hose at Amma & Pappa’s.
http://youtu.be/EMUUWkKNmtM

Photo at top – Alo very much interested in watching videos of himself and cousin counterparts on Amma’s iPad.

Stay warm …

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Happy Birthday to Monette!

Alo spent the night last night. The little bugger slept all night & woke up about 7:30, talking, happy and with poop in his diaper. It doesn’t get any better than that!! He had a good breakfast of cream of wheat with a little brown sugar and whole milk, fruit & juice, and now he’s exploring the world of light switches in Pappa’s living room, that is after he explored all the cupboards in the kitchen while we cleaned the kitchen.

Here are some miscellaneous photos of his birthday party.

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How many people does it take to push Sparty?

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All 3 of ’em

Above, a photo Jen sent of the brother & sister hanging out together. Sparty’s hair doesn’t look red this day. In fact, it looks kinda blonde! What will tomorrow bring??? 🙂

Yesterday, Alo & Ernie:
http://youtu.be/rm4k18o16qg

It’s been a busy couple of days, and this is all I have time for today. I’ll do my best to get more birthday party photos up for tomorrow.

It’s going to be HOT today. It’s 8:45am & we already have the air conditioning on at the coast. Students to arrive any minute.

Have a COOL day!

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Alo Celebrates – Number One!

Dessert first – Let’s start with the cake. It was a white cake with some raspberry filling and white chocolate shavings on the frosting – really good! Alo wanting to know what his Daddy was doing with the candle, as Veena looks on. It was a little windy …

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Alo wasn’t really sure what to do with his cake, but with a little help he figured it out.

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Here’s the happy family with the 1 year old.

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Tomorrow … more birthday party photos!

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Milk Beard

We had Maya and Sparty yesterday from 5pm until a little after 11pm. Robb, Akuch and Alo stopped by for about a half hour, just at the right time – Sparty cried almost the entire time they were here, but he still managed a photo with Auntie Akuch …

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There were some “happy times” tho …

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This video’s pretty cute. Maya has learned that it’s fun to have her picture taken …
http://youtu.be/4YhZZ1kXZ9I

Maya was sound asleep in the Pack’n Play when the Sea World fireworks went off and woke her up. From that point on she slept on my lap. This morning Maya Facetime’d me while I was out on my walk & told me how the fireworks scared her.

I woke up this morning absolutely beat (slept in till 7:30!), every bone & muscle in my body aching, every bit of it worth it.

Today – Alo’s birthday party!! I can’t believe he’s a year old already.

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Thursday with Maya

The day started with breakfast selfies.

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Then some exploration at Liberty Station before music class.

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Playing with tambourines at Music Class.

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… and to finish the day off with a nap on Amma’s lap at Nati’s. Pure sweetness!

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Today – some yoga this morning, a massage & ALO!

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