Gusty and Dani

Last Sunday we went to the Farmer's Market in Mountain View with August, Connie, and Anand. We then headed over to August's house to brunch on the treats. August was a good host and took good care of Danielle. 

Andrea and Chuck Visit

Soon to be married Andrea and Chuck came over for dinner tonight.

World Cup 2006 Epilogue

For a while, the WC2006 was looking like it would be one of the best tournaments of all time. Sadly, it ended on a pathetic note with the final being decided on penalties and Zidane's sending off. It's too bad really because so many people who watched the finals didn't see some of the other entertaining games in the tournament.

The final looked like it was going to be a scorcher with two quick goals in the first twenty minutes. Italy was showing some of the attacking flair that got them a well deserved win against Germany in the semi-final. Then shockingly, in the second half, Italy retreated into a defensive shell and started playing the kind of cynical soccer we've come to expect from them. Unfortunately, Zidane's header in extra time wasn't good enough to seal the result for France and Materazzi successfully provoked him into the head-butt for the ages.

Of course Zidane should have known better and deserves the same rebuke that Rooney got for losing his cool at so critical a moment. However, you've got to feel bad for a guy who was minutes away from ending his career in legendary style.

I'm looking forward to 2010 and seeing some of the games in person. I hope at least one African team will make it into the final four.

Melody and Martin's Farewell BBQ

Melody and Martin are headed back to Sweden today. We hosted a BBQ for them yesterday.

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Please Come Home!

Daddy, please come home! I think Mommy is bored. 

The Cousins

Here is Dani with her pretty cousin Hannah. At 7 weeks 5 days Dani is already an Ate (big sister)

Hannah Margaret

Dani's cousin was born today at 6 lbs 11 oz and 18 1/2 inches long.

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Dani Giggles!

We had friends over to watch Italy squeek past France in the World Cup final (more on that later).

Watch Mikey make Dani giggle (and listen to an overly excited mother in the background).

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HELP!!!

Help me mommy!!! Take me away from this man! 

Missing Lola

My Mom is vacationing in the Philippines and Dani misses her terribly. Here is a picture of Dani posing for Lola (Grandma).

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