Monthly Archives: December 2013

While we say Goodbye to 2013 …

… we say Happy Birthday to Jamie!

Robb, Akuch & Alo stopped by yesterday and took some of the cheesecake home with them, and Toni came to yoga last night & brought all but one tiny piece home to share with The Boys. We’re now down to the one tiny piece that I may devour before the day (& year) is up.

Here’s a picture of Akuch, Alo & Robb at Sunset Cliffs compliments of Akuch.

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& here are some other pictures of Akuch & Alo on Christmas compliments of Robb.

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I’m looking forward to sending 2013 off with a toast & good dinner at Bali Hai tonight!

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Yesterday’s Blog cheesecake experiment …

The takers were …

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… and Bill, although I don’t have a picture of him enjoying his since I wasn’t the one to deliver it to him.

I still have over half the cheesecake left.

Here are some pictures of Maya compliments of Jen …

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at the park.

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in her kitchen practicing for her debut on the Food Channel.

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and with her daddy outside their house.

Last night, on the menu with dinner …

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Grilled asparagus

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& spinach salad with homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Num Num.

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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!

Friday night with Alo

Alo spent a couple hours with us last night. He was a little grumpy and wasn’t up to having his picture taken. But that’s ok… Instead, he opted to fall asleep on my lap to The Lone Ranger. He told me that next year he plans on asking Santa for a big white horse and a black mask.

Luckily Robb sent me some pictures earlier in the day of a happier Alo. Here’s a picture of him at home enjoying his new bouncer. I know he likes to exercise his legs, so this will help to give him the strength in his legs to run up and down the basketball court for sure!

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Pretty soon, the toys will be replaced with a basketball.

Alo seems overly excited when Robb & Akuch’s friend, Ryan paid a visit.

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Here’s a cute picture of Akuch and Alo at Liberty Station outside Fig Tree Cafe. This looks like it could be a good place for a photo shoot.

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On the northwest corner of Orchard and Guizot, there’s a cute house with native plants growing along the Guizot side. These pretty flowers caught my eye. To me, they look like fire.

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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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