Match of the day

We've been kindly given a car by Shauli and Anat (while they're in Israel) and today put it to good use with a trip to the South Bay.  We popped in to see the Schwimmers, newly moved into their house in the Alameda, and then zipped on to catch Maya's soccer game as star player for the Scarlet Flames.

But who should be running around on the pitch, dressed in yellow and blowing a whistle?  Why, it's Elise, who obviously couldn't stand being left out of the Saturday activities.  I didn't indulge in the usual chants the British direct towards football referees, but clapped and cheered as Maya's team came out (totally impartial) winners.

Logan, so big now!  This isn't the Schwimmer's actual new house.

Down in Palo Alto, with Maya showing off the team banner.  Oh yes, it's all taken very seriously.

Ooooo, bit harsh there, aren't you ref?

I was being beaten a little too easily by a seven-year-old...

...so showed her how the game should be played.

After all that effort, reward.

And, as everyone likes a baby, here's Naomi, the daughter of Danny and Yael, friends we randomly bumped into in a Palo Alto cafe.  How cute is she?!