This is a first people, two blogs in one day...I must have the day off or something...
When I heard Glenda was bringing her son Rodrigo over for the day, I was very excited to take everyone to the park. Rodrigo is such a sweetheart...Sylvie absolutely loves him. We packed the car around 315 and scooted to La Cienega park...one of the few parks in the area that has swings for little people like Sylvie. We had an absolute blast followed by some ice cream.
Here are a few photos to check out. I love the two of Rodrigo in front of the coke and candy machines. Off to wine country manana.
When I started my blog a year or so back, I wanted to talk about the things I love - my family, photography, movies, and tennis. There hasn't been a whole lot of tennis talk as of late, but now that the US open is in full swing, there is plenty to discuss.
What I like to call my "favorite two weeks of the year," the US Open kicked off on Monday. Federer already looking great, crushing the ball with incredible racket head speed - getting his confidence going in the first few rounds so as he works his way deeper into the draw, other plays will fear him...ohh and they absolutely will. Though Nadal looks pretty solid, already been given two prime time night session matches and a third this evening. He's moving with incredible agility and absolutely punishing the ball. Though the big question still remains - will his body hold up over the two weeks? So far with only night matches and avoiding the heat during the day...he just might make it.
Roddick made a quick exit in the first round. He hasn't found his game all year and I don't see it resurrecting any time soon.
As for Djokovic, that hot head Serbian who walks around Flushing Meadow like he owns the place is a player I just love to hate. Cocky and confident, but only one major under his belt - that's it man. His father even looks like a prick...hmm I wonder where Novak gets it from. And then when asked by Brad Gilbert whether he had a tweener shot like Roger's in his arsenal after last night's victory, Novak said, "No, I have something else between my legs." Dude...you have not earned the right to comment about Roger Federer like that. You need to worry about James Blake in the next round who may be the one of the most dangerous players in the draw and possess the biggest forehand in the game, well that's if he can get it in! Anyway, just shut your trap and be humble for a second please.
Anyway more later, and if you didn't see it the other night, take a look at Rogers' between the legs shot...frickin incredible.
Bobby and Hillary, fresh off their honeymoon to Italy and France, had us over for a beautiful dinner Friday evening. Sylvie was well dressed and ready to party. She was all smiles after taking a good 20 minutes to warm up to the newlywed Crolls - funny to say the Crolls and not be referring to Bobby's parents, Alan and Sandy!
We cracked a couple bottles of wine as Hillary finished preparing dinner. Bobby made a quick trip to the supermarket to get tuna. For appetizers, Hillary prepared an amazing crostini with burrata cheese and fresh tomatoes...it was delicious. The main course was a nicoise salad and for desert, coffee ice cream pie...hmmm good.
Thanks for having us over...it was great seeing you both. We love you guys.
"Back away from the baby...she's mine...you'll get your turn later..."
My darling Sylvie will be seven months old on Tuesday! Holy Shnikes. Already have the birthday party extravaganzas that Amanda and I so clearly heard about been popping off every few weekends. I have to admit, they are a lot of fun. It's like I'm 13 all over again, on the bar/bat mitzvah scene, wondering what the theme will be that Saturday night! I mean the music, the food, the people, the daddy's, the mommy's, the decorations, the party favors, and of course the cake...oh my goodness I'm spent!
Which brings me to Sylive's dear friend Lillie Lainer, who had her first birthday today. Yay Lillie! She's a little button that girl, blond hair, blue eyes, sweet like watermelon. Just a small affair - about 25 or so kiddala x 1.5 parents! The food was fantastic, the band rocked out to classic anthems that really made it fun for the adults. Kids...you'll appreciate it some day when you are older...it's just better music then that garbage that is on the air these days.
Anyway, it was a wonderful wonderful party. Marisa & Arik - you hit it out of the park. Here are a few highlights. Enjoy.
Happy B-Day Lillie. BTW, my daughter looks like she's from the 20s - she's timeless, like Marion Cotillard!
I have a crush on a new camera and unless I win the lottery, I'll probably never own one! The Leica M9 has been out for quite some time and frankly, I'm a little obsessed. I find myself googling the word 'leica' with the hope of the camera literally jumping out of the screen and into my lap (never gonna happen). I sometimes find my way to YouTube watching videos about the M9, looking for a super slick deal on Amazon, to hopefully getting lucky on some certified dealer website. But it never happens. In fact, no matter where you look, the camera is 7K new or used, and that's just for the body alone! Are you frickin kidding me! And even if I was to win the lottery, a 50m lens will still run you another 2K. So I guess I'm going to have to start a donation bin or something. If anyone wants to donate to my M9 slush fund, please don't hesitate. Cash, credit card, personal check are all accepted. In the meantime, my Leica D-Lux will have to satisfy the fix.
