Monthly Archives: January 2017

Bam Bam

Here’s a little something to make you smile.

Aside from poop patrol, Sparty enjoys some physical exercise consisting of using Amma & Pappa’s dining room wall as a “Bam Wall.”

What you don’t see in the video is Maya waiting patiently to play, and at one point you can hear her say “Are you done bamming yet?” He was not.

This kid is all boy!

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Cake, Crafts, Cocoa, Poop & Other Things

Above – Today’s featured image is Sparty’s (well, not so) new haircut. He got it a couple weeks ago but I’m so far behind in posting photos I’m just getting to it. Here he looks like a sweet, innocent little boy. Don’t let the haircut fool you … 🙂


A couple weeks ago I attended a workshop in LA for my most senior teacher Manouso Manos on the day of his birthday. This vegan chocolate cake was not only huge, but absolutely divine. I picked out and ate a piece with lots of frosting and filling to hype me up for my long drive back to San Diego. YUM.


Below, Kando and Alo doing artwork.

Alo having a nice hot cup of cocoa on a cold day. Notice the picture on the mug – It’s a photo I took of him at Presidio Park when he was only days old. On that day I brought my good camera and took a lot of family photos I’m sure he’ll be interested in seeing when he gets older.

Photos Robb sent me that he took at the Train Museum (I think in Sacramento).

Time out for a snack while on their field trip.


Meanwhile, back in OB, Sparty helps Amma carry dog poop down to the trash can. He jumped on the task when I asked him if he wanted to carry the poop. Doesn’t every boy want to carry dog poop in a bag with a smile on his face?

Shopping with Amma and Pappa…

Station 22’s engine outside Von’s again. We see this engine here a lot.

Back at the house, Sparty has a lunch of chicken noodle soup and avocado. This boy eats a LOT of food.

After gymnastics and before jiu jitsu Maya spent some quiet time with Pappa while Sparty was taking a nap. She was one tired girl.


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Pot of Gold?

Today’s rainbow courtesy of Mother Nature.

May you find your pot of gold in the form of a future of happiness and good health at the end of your rainbow.

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Field Trips

Above – Kando and Alo out on a field trip with their dad with their mouths filled with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches at Briones Park. I wonder if that’s huckleberry jelly ??


Below – Close encounters of the Moo kind.

On the train at the Zoo.


Here are some photos I took of Sparty a couple weeks ago before music class at Liberty Station.

There always seems to be something to climb on for a photo op (Grandma Jo Jo, these are for you) …

Station 22. Somebody’s smiling from up above!




Can’t leave out Maya’s gymnastics group …

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One last one for the Holidays

I know the holidays are over but I came across this video I uploaded when all the kids were here over the holidays. We were having a belated birthday party for Ron (cheesecake) & the kids were singing Christmas carols. Soooo cute these kids are. Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/DU1RXVmtpi0

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Lights & Loved Ones

Above – Goodbye to the holidays. Here’s one last look at my favorite pick for 2016.

Below – #1 honorable mention – Del Mar & Guizot Streets.

The wife of one of Ron’s good friend has a very serious stomach cancer. These are photos Ron took of Maya & Sparty with their daughter, 9 year old Allyson. Ron and the kids have been spending time with Allyson, keeping her occupied & feeling loved. Here they are enjoying a beautiful day at Sunset Cliffs.

Take the time to tell those you love “I love you.”

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Cousins Revisited

Above – Getting all four of these little rascals to look and smile at the same time and for longer than a split second so I could get a photo was quite a task!

Christmas morning we all got together at Ron’s for one last visit before everyone headed their own direction.

Here are some other photos Robb took on our Potrero trip.


That was fun!

Now here’s something stupid …

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Cousins, Pizza & Togetherness!

Above – Sweet Kando

Below – Everybody loves PIZZA!

Mr. Potato Head…

Cousins who brush together, stay together …

Happiness is … Raspberries!

… while Alo has a fistful of blueberries.

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Merry Go Round

Above – Robb & the boys.


Below – Selfies. These boys are so precious and innocent. We headed downtown to do something fun and landed at Seaport Village. This merry go round is a really fun ride. I was surprised how fast it went around in circles! (I really need to get back into taking more selfies)

Taking a break …

Not the most efficient way of picking one’s nose …


Robb also spent almost a full day in Balboa Park. Here they are at the auto museum.


Stay tuned… There are still plenty of holiday and other photos to post!

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