Just another day in the life …

Above – Hogan on safari.


Lookie, Bear carried my socks downstairs for me! Eager to go on a walk. This is her guilty look.

Photo worthy …

Our SD Lifeguards practicing to save lives.

I had lunch with Bill yesterday at Atria. This tuna melt from the “anytime menu” was really good. I ate the whole thing.

Yum. German chocolate cake and strawberry ice cream.

More chest openings from the playground … 


We heard from Ron last night from Cabo. They weren’t anticipating any winds there, only some high surf. So no worries.


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Oh Dear …

Above – it can only get better.


And it did. The little bugger cried almost the whole way to music class, but settled down and enjoyed class after all.

After class, enjoying some cold Apricot/Mango juice.

… and playing shy.

The little guy passed out on the way home about 2 blocks away from the house. I took him straight from the car seat to the crib, and according to Rachel he slept for about an hour and a half!


Later, Maya at gymnastics. She’s a bit of a ham …

Later still, back at the house – peanut butter on crackers as we did some arts and crafts.


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Amma’s Playground (Selfies)

Above – Ahhhh!


“Playing around” to open my chest and relieve congestion.

The sequence of entry to finish …

  
  

You: “How does it not tip over?”

Me: [Smile]

You: “How’d you take those photos yourself?”

Me: [Smile]


Poses depicted were accomplished by a trained stunt woman. Please do not try this at home.

Me: [Smile]


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Happy Birthday to Jen!

Above – Throwback photo from Maya’s 2nd Birthday. I figured throwing back would be a good idea on this BIG birthday! I hope you have a great day, Jen.


There was a big happening on my Monday morning walk at the foot of Orchard. I couldn’t find anything online as to why three news crews, one police car and two City workers were hanging around, so I did some sleuthing of my own. 

I found this interesting article on the OB Rag website from September 2, 2015 that might explain why one of the City workers was digging around on the side of the bluff. He was probably attempting to block the cave so some derelict doesn’t go getting him- or herself killed. Click on link or cut and paste into your browser: http://obrag.org/?p=98592#.ViVKMdZX9FI


Bear and I quickly became bored and moved on to our favorite private beach to take advantage of some photo ops. That is, after she rolled in a pile of dirty, stinky seaweed covered with flies near an old washed up lobster trap. Yuck!

I love the clouds and ocean contrast in this first photo.

Bear didn’t seem to mind the smell. In fact, I think she was quite proud of herself!
  


Later, after meeting up with Bruce … A bird’s eye view.

Trying to catch the photo during mid spray was tricky until I decided to hold my finger down on the button. See, I’m smarter than the camera!
  


The Martian – Thumbs up.

Matt Damon – Thumbs up.

Cinepolos Luxury Theater Del Mar – Thumbs up. Big, roomy, cozy recliners & good customer service, delivering our XL, extra buttery popcorn directly to our seats.

It’s been a long time since we’ve gone to a movie. I don’t even remember when or what movie we last went to last. I read the book (great read!) so I was interested in how this could be made into a movie. I thoroughly enjoyed it!


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Oktober Medley

Note to Robb & Akuch – Keep those photos coming!


Oktoberfest tractor.

Oktoberfest sausage …


Thursday – Two of the newest batiked OBYoga t-shirts I got in India at work on the mat (Merle & Kim). 


Saturday – Three headstand modifications. L-R: using the headstand stool (soft block to keep feet active and from moving around), upside down through the ropes, & using a bench for sacrum support and lifted sternum (Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana in Sirsasana).


This afternoon we’re heading to Cineplex in Del Mar to watch The Martian in 3-D with Evan and Jill. Evan and I both read the book a while back and it was really good. Let’s hope for everyone’s sake I’m able to keep the coughing to a minimum :-/


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Nate’s Butt Farm

Above – the OBYoga Water Bottle found its way to Copenhagen! Yes, it’s true. My good friend, former boss, current estate plan attorney and Billi Trust advisor Ralph Hughes sent me this photo.


Or is it Bate’s Nut Farm? I just can’t seem to remember …

Ron & Jen took the kids yesterday …

Pony rides!


Stunt rider … 

The slide!

  
  


Also yesterday, Kando makes friends at OctoberFest – courtesy of Akuch.

  


When we were at the pumpkin patch in Martinez last month, Alo and I took the slide. Here are two videos Bruce took of the same ride. The first one we’re climbing the stairs (you can hear Alo giggling along the way) & the second we slide down for the first time. I was a little worried about my back coming down but it was really a gentle drop.


Me – I slept last night! Finally! I made it into the doctor again Friday and found my “peak flow” was down to 210. Peak flow is the velocity of air on a hard exhalation. 210 is in my dangerous zone (acute asthma) so I guess it’s a good thing I was at the doctor. The acute asthma combined with an upper respiratory infection makes it really difficult to breath and to clear out any congestion in the chest. The doctor said he’s seeing a lot of asthmatics due to what he believes El Nino. Anyway, he prescribed prednisone (a steroid) in a heavy dose, tapering down over ten days. After two days of taking the heavy dose of prednisone, I finally got a good night’s sleep. Finally beginning to feel better, and it’s about time!


Go Chargers!

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Cookies!

Happiness is making peanut butter cookies with Peanut Butter M&Ms and sprinkles, and eating all the ingredients before the cookies are baked!

   
    

  
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Yellowstone, Toddler Nudist Camp & New Digs

Above – Alo, Kando, Burt & Ernie, all content and happy.


Below – the OBYoga water bottle’s latest adventure to Yellowstone Park, courtesy of my student Natalia.

  

Where has YOUR OBYoga water bottle been?


Alo and Lily – Toddler nudest camp! 


Bill’s new digs. He moved in Saturday, set up with all his things, photos and, of course, best friend Blake!

  
  


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That fish was THIS big!

Above – Kando & Amma during a rare occasion of Kando being awake. He is such a good baby! Very happy & content.

Below – more photos from the Martinez marina. Kando was sleeping in the stroller.

  
    

This lady caught this big striped bass.
  

Alo kept his distance. 

At the Holiday Inn sports pub before our departure. Selfie with Alo. Note the saved up food in Alo’s cheek. I think he was a chipmunk in a former life …
  

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