It’s been far too long since we spent quality time with Andrew, Jeri and the kids. What a wonderful evening. Thank you so much for the great food and fun. Happy birthday sweetie!

Ten years ago I got a job at Neomorphic, Inc. — a small start-up with a big idea and a fabulous group of individuals who, as a team, definitely got ‘er done. I am extremely lucky to have been part of this amazing team, led by Martin Reese, Cyrus Harmon and Gregg Helt.

Thanks to hosts Hari Tamanna and Joe Morris, grillmeister Erik Burns and especially to Sara, for all the hard work and for taking the fabulous group shot. It was awesome to see all of you again.

Tom works in the iconic Transamerica Pyramid. Unfortunately, cameras are not allowed anywhere near the place, so instead of taking shots of him in his swanky power office, we settled for Dim Sum at Yank Sing.

As always, a great time. Fabulous food and friends!

I managed to get only a few in-focus shots in the pitch darkness at Tom and Julie’s. :)

Welcome to your fifth decade, Dude. Hard to believe. Don’t listen to Hillary – I love the shirt.

Thanks to Debra for throwing a super surprise party. More images here.

Our foodie friends Jim and Wendy dropped in while celebrating 25 years of wedded bliss. Congratulations to both of you, and thanks for giving us a reason to visit some of the best the Bay Area has to offer. I’m full now.

Thanks, Tom and Julie for a wonderful party last night. As always, the food and the company were exceptional!

A few more images can be viewed here.

I love barter. In trade for some web work, I get days at this fabulous house. This works out great for everyone involved, but the biggest beneficiary is definitely me. Its on trips like this that I am reminded how great my friends are and that I have the most wonderful wife in the world. Lucky me!

Grant makes a pretty good case with this shot – frozen at 1/4000th of second.

Once in a while a friend sends a photo that amazes me. Dave was practicing with his new camera, and managed to capture this cool image of googly-eyed puppies going crazy in the Wisconsin snow.

Dave, I’d say this picture proves that some pet-owners do look just like their pets! :)

Welcome! You certainly picked a gorgeous day to fly in to Oakland.

My Achiever wife and a couple neighbors got up very early this morning to participate in the KFOG Bridge-to-Bridge Run (OK – walk). I don’t know how they do it. I wish I had a fraction of that energy! While Jack and I were just too busy to squeeze in a 7K walk, we did get to pose with them in front of this giant inflatable floss dispenser!

Thanks, Steve, for taking this fun shot!