Palo Alto Twilight Concerts

One of the nice things about Palo Alto is the summer Twilight Concert series, which are staged in parks around the city from June to August. It's been going on for about five years or so and I always enjoy sitting in the park listening to good music & picnicking with my fellow Palo Altans. This year kicked off last night at Mitchell Park with 'Native Elements', a reggae band; they were really great!

My friends Dave & Angie like to bring their kids to the twilight concerts -- here's Dave & his daughter Eve, sampling the takeout sushi:
and Makenna, wanting to go out & dance:

My niece Krista has perfected the extended-arm self portrait; I'm still learning. Here's a great picture of Angie & a crappy (but sadly representative) picture of my goofy self:

I do enjoy the twilight concerts, even if work makes it hard for me to go. This year I intend to make at least half of them -- let's see if the job cooperates.

Life in Hawthorne Gardens

We have a nice little apartment community here, with a lot of great people. I've been here about a year and a half now, and I've become good friends with my neighbors.

A few weeks ago we had a barbecue to celebrate the upcoming marriage of Steffen & Julia, and the upcoming parenthood of Josh & Megan. Unfortunately we also had to say goodbye to Josh & Megan who are moving back to Seattle. We'll certainly miss those guys!

Here's a picture of Megan:


and one of Josh (with me, Andrea, and Pat in the background):


Here's Julia & Steffen:


The party started around 3 or so...and ended pretty late (12? I don't really recall what time it was)...anyway, we all had a lot of fun. Here's most of the residents of Hawthorne Gardens (well, at least a lot of us):



I took lots more pictures, which can be seen here. And I want to apologize to all the neighbors who weren't at the party but might have been bothered by the noise; fortunately, we don't (too) often stay up partying that late or that loud.

I hope that Seattle is ready for Josh & Megan; I know that Palo Alto is diminished by their absence already.