Engineers Alliance For The Arts and A Seal Of Approval

Thursday night we found out that Dexter's bridge project team had qualified for the Engineers Alliance for the Arts (whatever that is- but exciting- qualified!) to be held on Saturday.  He seemed nervous, perhaps tired but even if his expectations were not high, just being there and participating could be a worthy thrill.

And it was.

Dexter's team's entry (2 scenarios that teams created bridges for: Seattle and Brazil)

these were two entries for Brazil- the one on the right was also from Dexter's school

Dexter on stage, presenting

The very unique Ashraf Habibullah, Founder, Benefactor, Gift giver and Katy Perry fan (he drew names and gave away a lot of big gifts, as long as whoever came up would sing a Katy Perry song. He was happy to sing with them if they were nervous).  His jacket was made by the maker of Michael Jackson's jackets. Ashraf_Habibullah

500 people in the audience?

Dexter's name is drawn!! No I-Pad but....

...Katy Perry lipstick, Katy Perry DVD, a ballet DVD, and what seemed to be a candy bar wrapped in foil (don't give this away says Ashraf while giving Dexter some dating advice). Dexter is pretty amazing! ( and somehow he was not asked to sing)

Sota wins the ultimate prize from the judges and also as the aesthetic favorite from the at large attendees

the red thing is the podium. slide show of bridge projects at the different bay area schools

trial runs of bridge work at Sota

Dexter showing off his candy bar: 100 new $1 bills. Sweet!!

 Lou Seal stopped by today's Giants-Indians inter- league game (Giants win in the bottom of the ninth with a 3 run Brandon Hicks HR).  A Little League day (Oliver plays in another baseball league) and Panda bat day but it made sense that Lou would show up in our area.  A lot of kids rushed the mighty seal! Many adults did too.   (Sunday 4/27)

Then Lou really seemed to recognize Oliver and plopped down next to him.  It's pretty cool to be recognized by someone from the Farallones.  Ollie is half thrilled, half bewildered at this point.  Check out Lou's rings!!

(I am) still awed by Lou

goofing with the crowd

stomping for the Giants. sat with us for nearly a full inning

lovely A T and T , Friday 4/25

after the game walking along the pier we stopped to play Pickle.  It turned out to be a pretty day. (Warriors beat the Clppers too, series now 2-2.  And although the A's lost they have one of the best records in baseball this year). Giants are now 15-10.