Goodbyes

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As I zoomed to the BART with my bike to depart for Africa, little Sasha surveyed all and gave me one last smile and a goodbye. Dunno how to explain that this one will be a little longer and that our next hello will be in Italy....

Full Fam On Hand

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In addition to Kachruji and Yamunaji staying with us on the way back from Delhi, Meena Masi and Uncle Sri came out from New York. Shamit came up from Palo Alto to celebrate his further promotion from associate to full professor at Stanford. And of course Amita smiling because she's got 'em all here.

Red Chair Rules

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Sasha in a position of command from her sasha-in-residence Red Chair.

The women of 6424 Colby Street

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Quiet and Demure (NOT)

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The boys/men at 6424 Colby Street

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Kachruji on the Rocker

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Yamunaji Captures The Couch

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Usually, this has been scooped by Kachruji.

Theoretical Physicist At Work

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Shamit Kachru in Action

Bad Nose Day

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First Merry-Go-Round Ride

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For Sarbada and the happy-happy-happy Sasha!

Juggling Show

Juggling Show

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and food -- perfect combo

Watching the Smelly Sea Lions

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Sea Lions

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At Pier 39

On the Bus!

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Mom & Dad Team

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Above Tunnel Rd on the Oakland Berkeley border

Sad Mom

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After riding up the "gentle grade" of Tunnel Road

Happy Mom

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After Riding up the "gentle grade" of Tunnel Road

New Baby Oscar

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Originally uploaded by Greg Kidd.

Erik and Pauline have had baby #2 -- Oscar. Healthy and happy and hungry.

An Excellent Gadget - Better than Star Wars Light Sabers

An Easy Life

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Now that the full fam has arrived

Blonder Still

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and no, Sarbada is not making little Sasha's hair lighter by any tricks.

The sisters arrive

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Meena Masi from Long Island and Yamunaji is in from Hong Kong. Kachruji has gone off for a nap!

Hidetime

Feedtime

Red and Red

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Morning romp for the gals

Passport Granted

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Sasha has just passed her first Visa interview. The new papers will be in the mail shortly.

New Version of the Peek-A-Boo Game

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Sasha Artist

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Originally uploaded by Greg Kidd.

Its amazing what happens when you put some cut potatoes together with an 18 month year old. Art!