Monthly Archives: August 2014

Alo & Amma Selfies

Had a great time yesterday at the park with Alo. Captain Adorable and I played on the jungle gym and Alo met lots of young friends. These selfies are taken on the jungle gym, where we hung out a long time. Check out that tooth! There’s another one waiting to sprout you also may be able to see under the gum.

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As usual, Alo crashed pretty hard after all the fresh air activity.

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Two hours later I had to wake him up to feed him before Robb came to pick him up.

I’m teaching this morning (a BIG class!), then Sparty comes for a visit while the rest of his family goes to the circus. I have a couple really good videos uploaded to YouTube and some other pictures I’ll be sharing in the next couple days.

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Magical Cousins

Maya and Alo sit among the kids at the Pt. Loma Library Magic show.

Evidently the magician was doing Pappa’s “hide the quarter” trick … better than Pappa…

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Then at Nati’s, Alo was looking to Bill for entertainment. The two of them exchanged some silly moments and Alo was loving it, waiting for more.

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This afternoon Alo comes for a visit and playtime, then tomorrow Sparty will spend some time with us.

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Hey! That’s my pillow!

Don’t let me wake you up… Sheesh!

Sparty didn’t seem too upset about Jen going back to work Monday.

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We have a new orchid in bloom.

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… and some other orchids that’ve been blooming for a while.

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If I get reincarnated as an orchid, I want to have this view:

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It was a little overcast, but still not too bad to look at.

Today’s my Friday. Tomorrow, something to look forward to – lunch with Bill! Akuch … are you going to join us??

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It’s a bird. It’s Superman. It’s …

… an airplane! I think this is one of Alo’s favorite past times, watching airplanes fly over. While sitting on the deck last Thursday, there were plenty of exciting things to look at – airplanes flying over, cars & trucks (of all colors) driving by, people walking dogs. Lots to see and talk about.

Then on Friday during our regular “Alo Time” we spent much of the time in Hogan’s yard. Alo walked up and down the walk holding onto the house and gate exploring, enjoying being independent in the yard, and making raspberry sounds with his mouth – I wish I could take credit for this new sound, but Robb, I did not teach him this.

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He found the blue tag lock to the breaker box quite interesting and tried to figure out how that thing works using great dexterity with his fingers and hands …

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And Alo’s newfound friend Hogan entertained himself by following Alo around. Alo isn’t the least bit afraid of Hogan.

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Such a cutie!

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You’re not a baby anymore …

Poor thing. There’s really not a lot that can be said about these pictures, except they’re pretty damn funny and Maya sure looks BIG.

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Jen goes back to work today. I wonder how she’s going to cope dealing with adults ???

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It’s challenging …

… to get all three grandkids together in one photo looking at (or near) the camera!

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While I was teaching yesterday morning, I looked out the window and saw the neighbor took down his work of art. Whew! As of this morning, it’s still gone. We’re hoping it stays that way. Already prospective buyers are looking at the house today.

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Happiness is …

… a happy baby,

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being in Daddy’s arms …

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… being on Pappa’s lap,

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… being in Mommy’s arms,

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… a cookie!

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… and having these beautiful babies in my life!

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Alo meets Hogan

Alo spent some time with us yesterday. We sat in the yard a while playing and watching airplanes fly over, then we ventured over into Hogan’s yard. We first gave him a good aerial view of the 4-legged desert wonder.

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Then he got to sit and interact with him at ground level. No fear …

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Afterwards, we played in the yoga studio for a while where Bruce and I tricked him into walking 3 steps and a few minutes later he walked 4 steps. Walking toward me both times, he had a look on his face that said “Yo, Dude, check me out. I’m walking.” Then when he finally figured out he was being tricked he played the “cling-on” game and he wouldn’t let go of his death grip. Watch out everybody! Alo’s well on his way to be a 2-footed traveller! Watch for videos here.

Our neighbors’ realtor held an open house yesterday, and sure enough they set up a cozy little wine & view corner, utilizing the plywood piece of junk overlooking our deck and yard. I like the way they used a scarf to conceal the unfinished seam in the two pieces of plywood.

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Watch out for those splinters!

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