Buster's hat

Sunday, June 04, 2006

lovin life


lovin life
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
On my birthday after a very wonderful and long hard run that took a few hours. I was on such a high at that moment. Life is so damn good.

lovers


lovers
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
Beautiful fountains and statues are everywhere in San Diego.

art in san diego


art in san diego
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
San Diego is full of outdoor art....here is a face of both man and woman....it was gorgeous.

old town


old town
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
One of my favorite places ...Old Town in San Diego.

Bandini's


Bandini's
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
Being held up by the banister in Bandini's restaurant in Old Town.

feliz cumpleanos


feliz cumpleanos
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
Being sung to by the mariachi on my birthday...it was such a good meal too!

hiking


hiking
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
Beautiful Balboa park, on the hiking trails.

Nappin


Nappin
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
Kevin taking a break from hiking in San Diego in the shade.

Sunday, May 28, 2006

meditation


meditation
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
Meditation is good for the soul and the mind both. Malibu is so peaceful by the waves.
And yes, I high-lighted my hair.
It was accidental.

Me and the baby


P1010050
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
Me and Buster on the beach, co-chillin' and sandy.

Sandy


Sandy
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
I guess you can say, I don't mind getting sandy. It didn't even dawn on me to bring a towel...does that surprise anyone??

Water for Buster


Water for Buster
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
We ran Buster around the beach for quite awhile..lil' guy needed lots of fresh water. Big Papi had just what he needed.

Sunday, May 14, 2006

Really?


Really?
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
Kev and I had a wedding to go to in Catalina this weekend. It is very pretty and quaint but honestly, I was exhausted. Here Kevin is saying "let's go' and I am like, really? You want me to leave this particular spot..now?
Also, for further information the dress is not ripped, as Andrea so politely asked.
It's suppose to be that way.
Maybe not up to my ASS but that's what happens when half the dress material is taken up by a big, bouncy,... well, you get the point.

My kind of Catalina


My kind of Catalina
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
A reprieve...Kev went and watched the boats on his own and I happily collapsed with all the other street urchin on a bench. Out of the whole day this was my favorite part....laying back and soaking up the sun in my dress on a bench on the pier listening to the island tourists and the ocean.

Oh yeah


Oh yeah
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
MMMhMMMM, baby. Gotta get me some o' that!

Head to head


Head to head
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
This buffalo was really pissing me off. He would not friggin'move out of my way.
(Catalina was never the same after I visited. Tramatized by all my antics.)

Fly like an eagle


Fly like an eagle
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
I have been called a chicken, a turkey, a chic,a squawking yap of a woman even, but today, officially, I hung with the eagles.

Hamburgler


Hamburgler
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
I love hamburgers, hamburgers, HAMBURGERS! Not really. Who could eat a cow?
Well, I can.
If pushed.
Moo.
Anyway, this photo is funny, well sort of, but the passerbys watching me try to eat a giant plastic hamburger while dressed for a wedding was where the real comedy was at.

Nice specs


Nice specs
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
Kevin trying on my glasses just for fun..I think...I hope.

Big Cactus


Big Cactus
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
On Catalina they have plants that grow amazingly well. (Unlike my own in my livingroom.) This is a red leaf variety, its almost as big as my head.

Friday, May 12, 2006

Key Club


Key Club
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
We were invited to a cocktail party in Hollywood at The Key Club. Bands played and there were a lot of muckety-mucks entertainment people but I had a lot of fun.
This is me in front of Tremolo, an up and coming San Fran band.

Monday, May 01, 2006

Me and the baby


Me and the baby
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
Me and my main baby man after work, just chatting with Andrea who is so damn far away and now totally preggers with, you guessed, three lil runts of her own.
What the hell are you thinking girl????
Just kidding!
(Not really)
Yes, I am I am.
(Am I?)
I am going to be the best Aunt Kiki.
Aunt.
Kiki.
Buster is the only baby I need.
Plus, Kevin counts as twins.

Me, Nan, and Pops


Me, Nan, and Pops
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
Us in Ventura, chillin' out, drinking coffee.

Who loves Buster?


Who loves Buster?
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
Who is the baby boy?? Everyone loves the Buster....well, not actually... men, especially Latino men for some reason are on Buster's radar. Who knows, man. He's a dog from Chihuhua...the dude is not happy with his own.

Friday, April 21, 2006

Ahhhhhhh


Ahhhhhhh
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
The Universal peace for all mammals..love!
Are you a love bug?
Yes you are!
(I know you are!)

Sunday, April 16, 2006

Hoppin happy Easter


Hoppin happy Easter
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
HAPPY EASTER!!!
Kev and I went with our very good friends, Amy and Justin Webster to this very chic, Buddhist-y, new age-y, organic restaurant called The Inn at the Seventh Ray (not to be confused with the nude dancing Seven Veils club in Hollywood). Amy, being a very swank chic herself, along with her equally swank and debonair husband have frequented the joint a few times before. But it was our first and it was dee-lightful.

Mimosa twins


Mimosa twins
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
I usually don't drink...no REALLY. But they were serving so....Kev said something that made me laugh right as he took this shot.

Miss Messy


Miss Messy
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
Okay, this is my plate!! LOL. I lost control halfway thru the buffet and just started trying everything. I was STARVING so I took a little more than I should have, but I did pretty good. The FOOD WAS AMAZING organic gourmet fantastic fare. AND a woman caught herself on fire while we were there so we had entertainment to boot.... the hysterics of a klutz with the music of Enya in the background.
Good Stuff.

Ahhh, the lovely couple


Ahhh, the lovely couple
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
Amy and Justin at the lovely Inn of the Seventh Ray in be-oooootiful Topanga, California. (LA)

Sunday, April 09, 2006

Mama, what's the news?


Mama, what's the news?
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
Me and Buster on Sunday morning (don't mind the jammies) reading the New York Times.

Chubby Fuzzy Friend


Pizza
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
Buster can never eat enough pizza. He was stuck in this trance for fifteen minutes....waiting....

Monday, April 03, 2006

Sunrise


Sunrise
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
From our porch we can see the sunrise to the left and at night, the sunset to the right. I am up early ONLY when I have to be at work, and (sigh) on Thursdays I am there early. I was sleepy and puffy drinking my coffee trying to wake up when I saw the sun come up.

Cozy


Cozy
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
It has been raining today at the beach and Buster and I fell asleep listening to the waves outside with a fire going. I got up for a MINUTE and he was, well, put out. I thought it was a cute pic.

Baby Buster


Baby Buster
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
Sir chub-chubs a little miffed that I wanted to make the bed.

Wind Chime


Wind Chime
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
This is a greenware wind chime that is also being fired right now. It is Inuit design of a killer whale.

Buddha Sun


Buddha Sun
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
Nicknamed Jabba the Hut by my best friend (ahem) Andrea, this is an impromptu version of The Buddha laughing, which is what all Buddhas do. We laugh.

Buddhist Mask


Buddhist Mask
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
This is a greenware mask that is in the process right now of being fired into bisque. I think I will use stain and not glaze for this one.

Face


Mask #1
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
This mask was my version of a wind/forest God. The leaves, which are hard to see have been carved and there is a mix of matte and high gloss glaze. I used wax to have the glaze "crawl" around the leaves.

Maori Mask


Maori Mask
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
This is a Maori inspired mask with stain and glaze.

Evolution


Evolution
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
This piece was an assignment from Gerry my instructor to create a mask about the primordial Universe. So this is a face with different animal parts but the parts making a whole; A Hawk's nose, 2 fish swimming for an eye, a cat's eye and ear, a shark's gill, and man's tongue and mouth. Voila, all one in the Universe.

Monday, February 27, 2006

Sniffin' and lookin'


Sniffin' and lookin'
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
What's this? That is his Mantra. Everything is new to this little guy. From the big fat seals to the ocean to crabs, seaweed, rocks, birds, waves, other pups...it's the bomb.

Surfin' Dude


Surfin' Dude
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
Buster loves the beach and has really started to dig into the water. By the end of our walks, he is filthy, wet and so so happy!

The Two Dudes


The Two Dudes
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
My handsome hubby and pal side kick, Buster on the ocean side of things.

Saturday, February 18, 2006

Beach Boy


Beach Boy
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
Is this not a doll baby??? He is giving the model look. Avid sunbather, you can always find The Buster Man wherever the sunny side of the street is, just like his mama.

Beach Bed Baby


Beach Bed Baby
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
This is our bedroom, full of light. I am up by seven and the first thing I do is roll over and look at that Pacific. Mr. Buster is co-chillin', free- rent-calm, lovin' the Sun.

Monday, February 06, 2006

LA Art


LA Art
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
LA is full of art and free, passionate thinkers. It's essence is the idea of America.How strange that the rest of the world has an impression that it is a shallow, heartless place! Irony! Art is everywhere here and along side, the artists who shape what we see. This is a mural under a freeway underpass. I definitely related. Viva LA!

Mike, Kev, Kiki


Mike, Kev, Kiki
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
Our gang signs at the British pub. Peace out!

Saturday, January 21, 2006

Malibu Beach Condo


Malibu Beach Condo
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
Luck is the residue of good design.
Or
God helps those who help themselves.
Or
Luck is another word for friggin' hard work.
After searching for MONTHS, we finally found home. We signed a lease on a Malibu pad overlooking the ocean. Here is a photo of the condos themselves from the beach.

Room with a view


Room with a view
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
This is a view of the condo complex from the observation deck.

Steps


Steps
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.
We are steps from the beach...Mr.Cute Stuff will definitely get his exercise. Diggin', and chasing fly balls, catching frisbees. And we can take Buster out too.
September 20, 2009

Its our 11th Anniversary! Dad and Nan helped celebrate at Gladstone's of Malibu! We are expectin' our first baby this winter!!


July 1, 2009

We had Big Mom and Cath come ALLLL the way from CT. Here are some pics!!!



May 9, 2009

We hit Burbank last night to see a friend, Andy KAT play bass with his band, Classic Example. It was a lot of fun. His girlfriend, Cherry Wine, HILARIOUS!!, is a riot!!! Here are some of our pics from K's Iphone at the bar.