Category Archives: Maya

Alo to the Rescue …

… with a smile!

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Photo courtesy of Akuch.

Maya’s all bug-eyed …

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Maeann’s son, John, rode an old bike over to our house yesterday, and Maeann drove his girlfriend, Akika, to pick up my green 7-speed beach cruiser. They’re going to hang onto it while they’re in SD so they can go on some bike rides. Here’s Akika trying out the height of the seat.

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Maeann and I agreed that it doesn’t matter how old our kids are, we’re still going to tell them to be careful!!! I didn’t take an actual count, but I’m sure Maeann told them that at least 5 times before they rode off into the sunset.

Later, I met Jen and Maya at the park on Saratoga & Ebers. I could have watched her for hours …

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When we were at the Olive Tree Market down the street two weeks ago, Chris, the owner, was talking about making cheesecake. I told him I make a killer cheesecake. He told us to wait and he ran to the back of the store, coming back with a huge block of cream cheese (3 lbs!) and handed it to me. I guess that was his way of saying “Here’s the cream cheese. Now go make me a cheesecake.” So I did. Yesterday …

Chere’s special recipe crust. Check!

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Chere’s special cheesecake filling. Check! The dogs got dibs on licking the beaters.

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Final product. Check!

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It turned out perfect. At least it looks perfect. Let’s hope I lived up to my words with taste.

We just returned from handing Chris one of the cheesecakes (with my business card … who knows, maybe I’ll get a yoga student out of the deal).

Now I have to figure out what to do with the other cheesecake. Hmmm. A whole cheesecake in my fridge. It’s too much for me to eat alone. Here’s a special deal only for those who read my blog today. I should be home most of the day. Stop by and have a piece, or bring a plate to take a piece home with you. Please call or text first. I plan on practicing this morning and won’t have my phone in the studio with me, so if I don’t answer, I’ll call you back when I’m done.

I even serve the physically disabled … 🙂 If you happen to be handicapped, I will either bring a piece to your house, or if you drive here, I’ll run a piece down to your car.

Oh… while supplies last, of course.

Cheesecake baked with LOVE by Chere!

Bells will be ringing …

At long last, a first glimpse of the Xmas Eve pictures! I LOVE the group photo, except I think we need to work a little better on space management. Notice the concentration of people just below the window, and all the open space to the right of the green Christmas tree … (note to self)

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Max & Bill having an intellectual conversation …

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Maya and Beverley having an intellectual conversation …

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Jesse & Shane having an intellectual conversation …

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John & Bob having an intellectual conversation …

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Maya & JR having a … cousins moment …

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Bill & Alo having a … special moment …

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Maya experiencing opening her own gifts …

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Alo made the rounds. Here, with Nancy & John.

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Hmmm… (inside joke here) …

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There are others, but these are some of my favorites. Enjoy!

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Christmas Day Chili & Cornbread Dinner

Not a day goes by that I don’t say to myself “I am so lucky!” I feel so fortunate to have been been born at this time and place, and into this family. We’re fortunate to have had the boys we had, the daughters-in-law that have come into our lives because of them, and our beautiful grandchildren. It’s true that nobody’s perfect, but this family is a close to perfect as any can get!

Christmas chili & cornbread dinner was a small group and the focus was, of course, on the little one.

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There’s nothing like a high chair full of toys!

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Christmas PJ’s!!!

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This morning, on my walk …

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Courtesy of the Del Monte view point.

OK, so I lied. I haven’t had a chance to download the Christmas Eve pictures yet. Cross your fingers for tomorrow morning 🙂

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Merry Christmas!

Here’s Maya this morning playing with her new musical toys Robb, Akuch and Alo gave her….

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after a piggy back ride on her Daddy …

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Check back tomorrow. to see pictures last Christmas Eve at Grandma’s.

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Money Fairy

It’s a lucky day – I found a wet $5 bill while out on my walk with the dogs this morning!

Yesterday with Alo, he pretty much cried the first 45 minutes straight before he fell asleep in my lap.

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That nap didn’t last long, but at least he was happier when he woke up.

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And later, he took another short (25 minutes) nap.

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Then Maya arrived.

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Fun with heels …

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Waking up with Maya

Yesterday morning Maya woke up early, but we won’t talk about that… She was a sleepyhead, but happy.

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While I brushed my teeth and got ready for my shower, she kept herself entertained playing in the big bathtub.

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When we went downstairs, she sat in the high chair and shared some breakfast snacks with her friends Ernie & Big Bird. Look closely at Big Bird’s mouth …

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Then it was Ernie’s turn …

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After Ernie had about all he could eat, Maya bent over and helped him out …

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It was too cute! She ate all the organic “O’s” right out of his mouth!

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Double Duty

First off, what a great birthday party for Bill at Pizza Nova. The staff there decorated and some of the staff who were off duty came and celebrated with him. The best part – they even brought him a whole cake!

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When we got home from Bill’s party, Akuch & Alo were at the house waiting for us, and we spent the afternoon babysitting. I took him for a nice walk down to OB and had some quality time at home with him. He took a short nap in the stroller.

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The weather was beautiful.

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He was very happy in his stroller when he woke up, smiling and talking.

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The Double Duty began when Ron & Jen dropped Maya off for an all-nighter, and there were plenty of hugs.

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Tune in tomorrow for pictures of Maya after she woke up at 1:30am … But don’t worry, she fell back asleep after about an hour and a half.

Today – HAPPY BIRTHDAY RON. Say it isn’t so that our youngest son is 35!!!

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Infant Toddler Senior

Precious Alo sleeps while Papa babysits (Amma was in La Mesa teaching).

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Maya has a burger & shake; however her eyes are MUCH bigger than her tummy!

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Monette at Nati’s.

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I’m looking forward to MY turn at Alo this afternoon 🙂 Pictures tomorrow!

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