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Walnut Creek – Day 2 (Part 1)

I hope everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving!

Below – photos shared from Grandma JoJo, Maya and Sparty’s Ohio Grandma

Sparty’s deciding what he wants Santa to bring while Maya enjoys her chocolate milk and Passi.

Maya has craft time with her cousins.

Soccer!

Meanwhile, back in Walnut Creek

We had a lot of fun yesterday watching all three football games, going to the park, enjoying the grandkids, Robb & Akuch and a houseful of their friends which included a total of nine adults, four two year olds and sweet baby Kando, AND a fantastic Thanksgiving spread. Robb spent all day in the kitchen cooking! I took lots of photos, so for today I am only sharing the first half of the day.

Selfie while watching football.

At Larkey Park before the big meal.

It was cold …

Somehow the trees got the hint that winter’s coming …
  

Back at the house, Kando has some tummy time.

This is what happens when you drink your yogurt.

Here’s a selfie video, a test to see how long I could make my arm. A very active Kando…

Now that Thanksgiving’s over, here’s a little preview of the up and coming season, one of my favorites!

http://youtu.be/b_ReMi7tVWA

Today we’re taking a ferry to Angel Island. According to Wikipedia …

“Angel Island is an island in San Francisco Bay offering expansive 360° views of the San Francisco skyline, the Marin County Headlands and Mount Tamalpais. The entire island is included within Angel Island State Park and is administered by California State Parks. The island, a California Historical Landmark,[1] has been used for a variety of purposes, including military forts, a US Public Health Service Quarantine Station, and a US Bureau of Immigration inspection and detention facility. The Angel Island Immigration Station on the northeast corner of the island, where officials detained, inspected, and examined approximately one million immigrants, has been designated a National Historic Landmark.”

It should be a fun day!

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Walnut Creek – Day 1

Happy Thanksgiving everybody (assuming anyone ever reads my blog)… 🙂

Love at first sight …

Airport reunion selfies with the boys.

  
  

Later at the house Alo has a snack wearing his antlers.

While Kando enjoys a little down time.

At lunch, Alo keeps busy coloring.

While Kando sleeps.

Finally the food arrives!
  

While Kando sleeps …

Back at the house Alo and Great Grandma read the pop-up dinosaur book.

At the end of the day …

This morning when I showed this photo to Alo, he said “Alo’s pooping reading the train book.”

We’re now kicking back watching the Eagles v. Lions game and planning on making it a day of staying warm, food, staying warm, football, staying warm, and enjoying the kids. Top priority is staying warm!

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Skype

Above – Kando Sunday night during our Skype session. He wasn’t very talkative …

Below – Alo “See my bus.”

Maya inspects Daddy’s jobsite, a taco shop on El Cajon Blvd.

Ron Mix – Former Chargers #74, former workmate, attorney and friend. This photo was was hanging among many celebrities’ photos at D Z Akins Sunday.

Also Sunday – Waiting for the rain.

Another Monday morning restorative class with Bear the Dog …
  

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Peace for Paris

Above – Red skies in the morning, sailors take warning (taken from bedroom window early this morning) …

Below – Red skies at night, sailors’ delight (taken from bedroom window last night)…

This must mean rain!

The OBYoga Water Bottle on vacation again (must be nice …). Here, relaxing at Joshua Tree courtesy of my student, Merle who is on an artist retreat.

“Would you look at those crab legs!!!”

Antonino Tarantino says hi to Robb, Akuch and family.

Robb, Akuch & family reciprocate from the floor in their cozy apartment.

Chinese Fire Drill!! (Is that politically incorrect?)

Hey, the light’s not going to get any greener!! hahaha. I guess you had to be there …

In this YouTube video published September 10, 2014, young British Muslims at Active Change Foundation show their solidarity against ISIS and its actions.

Blogged on Amma’s iPhone/MacBook in deep sorrow for those in Paris with LOVE!

Brotherly Tummy Time

Above – Tummy time.

Below – Brotherly tummy time. They look so peaceful. 

If you live in OB … WATCH OUT!!

Another morning at Sunset Cliffs (Wednesday).

An array of sea birds.

Happy Birthday to Chantz. In his honor …

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Another Sunday Funday – Part 1

Above – Sliding Siblings.

The day started off with Pappa and Maya making scrambled eggs as Bear-Z watches on.

Yummmmm …

Then Sparty arrived.

And Hogan had breakfast.
  

Field trip and coconut water!
  

The park at Liberty Station.
  

Maya and Pappa take a little break.
  
  

On the bouncy thingie.

Later while watching the Chargers get pummeled by the Raiders, Akuch sent me these photos. How fun!

Alo and this frog are pretty tight. This isn’t the first time I’ve seen them together.

Hey, guys … Did you know there’s a spider in that tree? Um, yeah, it’s right above your heads, and watch out for that web!

A big hurdle – we found out yesterday Bill was approved for MTS transportation services! Next step is figuring out how to implement the service. No hurdle is too high for this team!

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Nate’s Butt Farm

Above – the OBYoga Water Bottle found its way to Copenhagen! Yes, it’s true. My good friend, former boss, current estate plan attorney and Billi Trust advisor Ralph Hughes sent me this photo.

Or is it Bate’s Nut Farm? I just can’t seem to remember …

Ron & Jen took the kids yesterday …

Pony rides!


Stunt rider … 

The slide!

  
  

Also yesterday, Kando makes friends at OctoberFest – courtesy of Akuch.

  

When we were at the pumpkin patch in Martinez last month, Alo and I took the slide. Here are two videos Bruce took of the same ride. The first one we’re climbing the stairs (you can hear Alo giggling along the way) & the second we slide down for the first time. I was a little worried about my back coming down but it was really a gentle drop.

Me – I slept last night! Finally! I made it into the doctor again Friday and found my “peak flow” was down to 210. Peak flow is the velocity of air on a hard exhalation. 210 is in my dangerous zone (acute asthma) so I guess it’s a good thing I was at the doctor. The acute asthma combined with an upper respiratory infection makes it really difficult to breath and to clear out any congestion in the chest. The doctor said he’s seeing a lot of asthmatics due to what he believes El Nino. Anyway, he prescribed prednisone (a steroid) in a heavy dose, tapering down over ten days. After two days of taking the heavy dose of prednisone, I finally got a good night’s sleep. Finally beginning to feel better, and it’s about time!

Go Chargers!

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Yellowstone, Toddler Nudist Camp & New Digs

Above – Alo, Kando, Burt & Ernie, all content and happy.

Below – the OBYoga water bottle’s latest adventure to Yellowstone Park, courtesy of my student Natalia.

  

Where has YOUR OBYoga water bottle been?

Alo and Lily – Toddler nudest camp! 

Bill’s new digs. He moved in Saturday, set up with all his things, photos and, of course, best friend Blake!

  
  

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That fish was THIS big!

Above – Kando & Amma during a rare occasion of Kando being awake. He is such a good baby! Very happy & content.

Below – more photos from the Martinez marina. Kando was sleeping in the stroller.

  
    

This lady caught this big striped bass.
  

Alo kept his distance. 

At the Holiday Inn sports pub before our departure. Selfie with Alo. Note the saved up food in Alo’s cheek. I think he was a chipmunk in a former life …
  

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