Category Archives: Maya

Goodbye to 2015

Above – (courtesy of Akuch) Kando and Alo watching Polar Express. You can tell already these two boys are their own individual selves.


These two, on the other hand are both trying to squeeze into the very small wagon. 

Daddy’s kids. But that’s only because Mommy’s not around …

Sparty kicking back…


Yesterday on our walk at the cliffs the ocean was beautiful and the surf was high. Here the spray was washing up over the arch! 

And look …  you can see the water rushing over the arch like a waterfall. I’ve never seen this happen.

Happy Birthday to Jamie and a safe New Years Eve to all!


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Cousins

Above – Alo playing in snow in Lebec on the way back to Walnut Creek. I got a text from Akuch they made it home safely around 10pm.


Below – Cousins Sparty, Maya & Alo “so happy together” on Christmas Day. They were playing and I said “Hey, how about coming over and sitting on the stairs so I can get a picture of you together.” They stopped what they were doing (very important stuff) and did exactly what I asked. Impressive!


Yesterday morning Ron texted this photo to us and wrote “Silas woke up early this morning and got into Jens purse.” I think Elmo made him do it …


Meanwhile, back at the house Kando waited patiently while his mom and dad packed up to go home.

Brothers – I will miss them (and their parents too). Kando is a really good baby although he still wakes up every couple hours to eat and only breast feeds so Akuch stays pretty busy with him. Alo is bigger every time we see him, and so smart. He’s always talking, singing and getting into everything – very inquisitive.


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5 Days – The Countdown

Above – Poor baby. Sick.


Below – It’s all about Bearzie preparing for our morning walk. The ritual is I get her leash, she runs to the stairs and sits (im)patiently, I put on my socks and put on her leash, the whole time I’m getting slathered with smelly kisses. Getting her to sit still for this selfie was a challenge.

At the turnaround (Ladera Street), we saw this cute little squirrel sitting in the middle of this bush.

It was hiding in plain sight …


Things that Fly

There was some sort of activity… This helicopter was circling a small section of the coast.

Pelicans in formation, or slightly out of formation …


This is the same photo I posted yesterday but I decided to see what it would look like as a panorama. Downtown San Diego from Coasterra on Harbor Island. Beautiful!


Five more days before Christmas. We’re done shopping and ready for the grandkids!

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Dimples & Curls

Above – View from Coasterra of Downtown San Diego at the PMB Holiday Party last night. It was crystal clear and beautiful!


Maya the Bee – Dimples & Curls. She is growing up – her first school photo! So sweet. 

Look… she’s wearing the friendship bracelet I brought her from India.


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Brief Reunion

Above – A quick group photo.


Robb and Akuch drove down last Sunday with the boys to see Bill one last time. Bill would have been happy to see we all got together and enjoyed ourselves on his behalf – especially the kids.

Maya and Alo were excited to see each other and we got a brief preview of how much fun they’ll have next week when they get together again.
  

Ron set my phone up for a selfie with the little car and Alo (he’s kinda crazy – what can I say?). Of course I couldn’t pass up a chance to photo bomb.

We had ribs. Or at least they had ribs. After looking back through my photos to create our annual family calendar I realized I take a lot of pictures of the Sparts eating. I guess that’s because I’ve never quite seen anyone enjoy food so much!

A smaller portion of the group.


Another beautiful December sunset …


Today Rachel’s dropping Maya and Sparty off at 8am for a few hours. We’re bracing ourselves …

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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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Maya gets a haircut

Above – the place where Bruce and I met 45 years ago.


Ron stopped by yesterday to change a lightbulb too high for Bruce to handle. What we found out after it got dark … it was the wrong light. Please come back!! 


The hair cut begins with a wash. Looks like she could use a face wash too … haha!

A cut in Engine No 7. I think that’s appropriate!

The final touch – a braid.

Posing.

With a pink ribbon …

Selecting the perfect toy.


Afterwards, Maya convinced us to go to the park so she could play on the monkey bars. She made it across FIVE of the bars. What a strong 3 year old!

  

An opportunity to capture the braid from above.

Back at the house (after having some hot chocolate) Maya and Pappa draw pictures.


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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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