College football fun

USC vs. ASU football game with Michael! Was a nail biter but Trojans Fought On and continue to be undefeated 4-0.  Next few games will tough. 

Ethan sous vide rib eye steak dinner for us right before the game.  Chef watching his timer carefully. 

Cousin's slumber party celebrating Kylie's 9th. 

Mark's co-workers over to celebrate his bday. 

Double lunch date with Gell, one of Mark's groomsmen & Melis. So nice to catch up. 

 

Mark's 46th

Mark wanted sushi for his bday so we went out for omakase, so yummy!  

Followed by tofu pudding and boba for dessert. 

A house divided .... Ethan lucky new jersey helped him get this win, 30-23

Lots of Sept celebrations - Mark, Roo & Kylie's bday. M&M's anniversary & Grandparents Day. 

Mark celebrating his bday after Sunday Hoops with a few of his ballers ... he felt a bit left out because they can all speak Mandarin including his black and white brothers ;) 

Girls night out with my neighbors at Dish Dash, followed by dessert at downtown Mt. View. 

Sailing trip in SF. Such a beautiful view. 

Neighborhood stroll for Mark's FFF. 

Soccer game in SF. This weekend they got a W 2-0. 

Visiting my Grandma who's 95 and not doing too well :( Prayers for her comfort pls. 

 

Back to school night 2023

Marukame Udon & mall date, so yummy! 

Ethan & friends for Fantasy Football Draft Day

Mari making fried rice for dinner & school lunch. 

Back to school night this week - so fun to be in middle and high school again. 

Mari doing her soccer thing ... 1-1 this weekend. 

Pho date 

Followed by boba treat. 

Mari took over Tyler's desk. 

 

Quality time and simple joy

A weekly highlight, our Friday lunch dates. 

Cousins Nerf battle with Auntie Tracy & Uncle Royston at Hawke's beautiful new home. 

Celebrating Sept bday boys and girl. Tracy thanks for the yummy mango lava cake. 

Ethan made sous vide rib eye steak for our neighbors, so yummy!  

Celebrating bdays, finished paper and new "baby" 

Ethan featured at a 49er STEM fundraiser event

Grateful for my daily evening strolls with Mark. 

Simple joy - arranging pretty flowers