Lindsay and Ryan Visit

Lindsay and Ryan came over for dinner last night. They'll be heading back to the Philippines next week and are excited about reuniting with their kids. Travel safely! 

Seven Weeks Old

Dani is seven weeks old today. Here she is looking content after a feeding. 

Posing for Auntie

My sister Yvonne sent Danielle a box full of cute outfits. Man did she hook Dani up! Here she poses in one of her new dresses courtesy of her Auntie. 

World Cup Lamentations

Yes, I'm shocked Brazil lost. Deja vu all over again. France completely deserved this win and once again showed up to play beautiful soccer. Brazil? Well they just showed up. I still think Brazil has the deepest roster of quality players so I have to place the blame on Parreira and his mysterious line up choices. He stuck with an ineffective Ronaldo too long. He brought in Robinho too late. He should never have brought in Adriano. He should never have taken out Kaka.

I don't blame Ronaldinho but I do wonder what happened to the world's most brilliant player. He didn't bring his A game to the world's biggest sporting event. Strange.

England was also a disappointment. What happened to the team that was supposed to be the best England team in two decades? They certainly didn't show it this tournament. Wayne Rooney has always been a hothead ready to boil over at any minute. He deserved the red card and I hope he grows up quickly otherwise he'll squander his amazing talent.

It was also funny how Sven brought in Carragher for Lennon near the end of extra time we assume for Carragher's penalty kicking acumen. Of course Portugal keeper Ricardo saved Carragher, Gerrard, and Lampards kicks to knock England out. Brilliant goalkeeping or pathetic spot kicking - take your pick.

I've held a grudge against Germany since the Schumacher-Battiston incident in the 1982 World Cup. I've also found their brand of soccer over the years to be dull and soulless. Sort of the anti-Brazil. But I have to admit, Klinsmann has brought excitement into the German game with an attacking mindset and joyful attitude. They are my favorite of the remaining four to take the cup.

Someone mentioned to me there's still one African team left in the tournament...yes, he was talking about France. Allez Les Bleus!

Cindy and Jason's Wedding

Cindy Huynh and Jason Le had a wedding reception at the Palmdale Estates in Fremont today. It was a beautiful event on a beautiful day.

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Zozo and Family Visit

Zozo will soon be returning to South Africa after her stint in Hershey, Pennsylvania. She's traveling the country with her mom and neice and they came over today to have lunch and visit Danielle.

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Ed and Cindy's Wedding

Ed Lee and Cindy Liu were married today at the Ainsley House in Campbell. It was a beautiful wedding and we had lots of fun. Check out more photos.

Mary Ruth Jams

We enjoyed watching Mary Ruth perform with her band "Uncle Rico" tonight at Carlos Goldstein's in San Jose. She has a great voice and can really jam!

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Overfields visit from Texas

Amber and David Overfield are visiting the Bay Area and came over to see us tonight. I hadn't seen them since they moved to Texas and it was great catching up. They are real estate entrepreneurs and it's impressive what they've accomplished in so little time. I'm looking forward to visiting their new home next time I visit Plano.

Visit from the Balaks

Mike, Tiffany, Brittany and Blake came over for dinner today. Brittany and Blake entertained us with Karaoke.

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