Tak's Market Hall

Yesterday, Tak and I took a little road trip down to San Jose to see the building he designed, which just opened. It was very exciting!

 Here's the design Tak did of the market hall.

And here it is in real life!

 They were having an opening event with tasty food cart snacks.

 the adobe plaza

YAY!

Happy Birthday, Eric!

Tak and I made this amazing (if I do say so myself) birthday cake this weekend!

It was for a very special occasion ...

Eric's 50th Birthday! He loves trains.

Hidefumi also showed us his newest puppet! (Show date still TBD.)

Cute candles, all aboard!

As Tak and I were getting the cake from the bedroom, everyone started chuga-chuga-choo-choo-ing.

It went over pretty well.

Happy Birthday, Eric!

BBQ

We had another awesome BBQ!

Lots of new and old friends came.

Tak made his best BBQ chicken yet (and John enjoyed it).

Our friend Molly was visiting from Boston (and I took this sneaky picture of my co-workers who came). It was very exciting.

Cat showed off her DeJean Middle School Alpha Wolves hoodie.

We love BBQs.

Sonoma with the Gees

 On Saturday, Robyn and Em took us up to Sonoma for the afternoon! First up was Benziger. We missed the cave tour, though. Next time, I suppose.

 Robyn's water dance at St. Frances.

 Robyn treated us to this AMAZING picnic at Chateau St. Jean! It was super deluxe.

 We got a little nervous about getting sunburned. Luckily, we are good problem solvers.

 The Gees

 Next up was BJV, where they make Italian-style wines. Mmm.

 We got VIP passes at VJB. Unlimited tasting for life.

We ended our day with this ladies pic at Valley of the Moon. Happy Labor Day weekend!