Monthly Archives: September 2013

Sunday with Amma & Papa

I babysat Maya for a few hours Sunday.

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She played with Big Bird and Ernie

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And her belly button.

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Has anybody seen Big Bird?

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We watched the Charger win.

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And had dinner… “More”

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And we laughed…

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She had her first ever Otter Pop.

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I think she liked it!

And she played in the pool (ok, so it’s not really a pool) …

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And got to see her Papa.

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And we watch Sunday Night Football.

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Looks like Maya, Ernie and Big Bird wore themselves out!

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Maya yesterday

Trying out one of the new features of the iPhone update… Did you know you can hold the camera button down and it will take continuous photos? In order to use this feature, you have to upgrade to the new IOS. Here’s a sample.

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20130928-093006.jpgMaya was dressed up just like her Papa… in a t-shirt and underwear (only in her case, a diaper).

I’m babysitting Maya tomorrow. That means … More Pictures!!!

Alo Updates

Yesterday Akuch reported Alo had a doctor’s appointment and he now weighs 9 lbs 14.4 oz, and is 22.64″ long (or is that tall?). Here he is after his appointment.

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And today, a little tummy time with his daddy…

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Alo – our “Spiritual Guide”

I stopped by to visit Akuch and Alo yesterday. Akuch looks great … and HAPPY! Alo, at 15 days old, is the perfect and happy baby boy.

20130921-085317.jpgHe’s not allowed to scratch his face.

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CORRECTION: The name “Alo” has two different meanings – “Spiritual Guide” and “he who looks up at the sky” in Hopi, not Japanese.

Coffee and Staples

First… Coffee & a plug for “Jump Start Espresso,” the BEST coffee in OB – on Bacon between Voltaire and West Pt. Loma Avenue.

20130920-114106.jpgKevin’s new Ganesha securely velcroed to his cash register.

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Then, Bruce’s follow up visit to the orthopedic surgeon after his surgery.

Warning – Graphic photos below. View at your own risk.

Patient waiting. Or is it waiting patiently?

20130920-114248.jpgBefore staple removal.

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20130920-114353.jpgOne at a time …A collection of staples.

20130920-114452.jpgAfter …

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20130920-114621.jpgTime to check out the X-Rays of the new knee.

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Dr. Freeman was very pleased with Bruce’s progress, and he should be. Bruce has been working really hard to gain mobility. His next doctor visit is scheduled for 4 weeks, and he’s being changed from in-home to out-patient physical therapy.

Maya and Alo

I’ll start with a couple pictures of Maya showering before entering the pool at her swim lesson on Friday.

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20130915-111508.jpgA picture of Ron and Maya in the pool.

20130915-111642.jpgTo see the future Olympian in action, check out the videos on YouTube (click on link or cut and paste into your browser) http://youtu.be/dyOUhKMMfFk

Below, Maya in the car on the way to the airport, heading to Hawaii – Saturday morning.

20130915-111855.jpgSee the new top tooth (below)?

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And the long awaited first visit to G’ma & G’pa from Robb, Akuch and Alo – Saturday afternoon.

Family photo. I think Alo’s got Akuch’s legs…

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Grandpa meets Alo for the first time.

20130915-112111.jpgAfter filling his diaper, he was pooped (pun intended)!

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20130915-112325.jpgTime to get bundled in the car seat to go home.

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