D'backs vs. Blue Jays - March 21, 2009 - first game of the season

"Take me out to the ballgame! Take me out to the crowd!"

It was quite a crowd on the first ballgame of the season. It started to drizzle in the middle of the game, but didn't affect the little players enthusiasm. It was a great start for the Diamondbacks!

D'backs last practice - March 19, 2009

2009 ePic Film Festival by CEEF

My sons submitted their animation film "Snowball Friendship" for the 2009 ePic Film Festival. It was great honor and encouragement for them to receive the Best Animation award. It definitely sparks their interest in art and film making as they are already talking about their next project. We are very grateful that CEEF (Cupertino Educational Endowment Foundation) organizes these great programs for the kids in this school district that greatly benefit the students.

The technical team supported the screening of films of the semi-finalists and finalists for the entire night.

Eleanor Watanabe, the Executive Director of CEEF, talking to the finalists.

President of CEEF, Scott Plautz (far right), getting ready to present the prizes to the award winners.

Superintendent of Cupertino Union School district, Phil Quon, presenting the prizes.

Winter Family Trip at Lake Tahoe

We took the kids to Tahoe during school winter break. There was plenty of fresh powdery snow after a few snow showers. It was the first ski experience for the kids and they loved it! Looks like we might be back again soon.


Look at our icicle sabers!

Mmm, yummy cookies... Which one should i pick?!

Mom, I can't find my shoes...

Snowball fight!

A stuffing buffet dinner at Harrah's...

It's time to go home...