Our Daughter - Charlotte Vaughan Allen

Nathalie & I have the great pleasure in announcing the birth of our first child, Charlotte Vaughan Allen. "Charlie" was born on March 10, 2011 at 8:36 a.m. She tipped the scales at 7 pounds 4 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. She's a Pisces, enjoys being swaddled, eating, pooping and sleeping very much.

Here's a video I put together to welcome her to this strange world. It's a montage of our closest friends and family that were all overjoyed with her arrival. Charlie is one lucky baby to have all these people in her life...

The Dunn's add a Molly

Ryan & Julie strike again. Already having one of the cutest boys around (Dylan), The Dunn's decided to even the playing field and add another girl to the family. That way, mom isn't out-numbered.

Introducing Molly Morgan Dunn. She was born on November 4th and has already pledged her allegiance to the San Francisco Giants.

Road to Natty Goes Through Our Watering Hole

The Oregon Duck has been known to make an appearance on any given Saturday at RBAR. That is a fact.

However, no one can tell you exactly why the Duck has chosen this magical place. Perhaps the bar falls square on his migratory path? Perhaps it is because of the host of Oregon faithful that grace the bar's stools? Or perhaps, the Duck just likes to drink beer? Whatever the case, the Duck & RBAR made the front page story in the Register Guard today. Check out the article HERE.

Go Ducks!

Merry F'in Christmas!

Wishing a merry holidays and a happy new year to all.

May the last week of 2010 treat you well and we hope you enjoy all the traditions and festivity that the season brings.

Much love,

Brooks & Nathalie

(and Hairy)

A Pacifica Beach Wedding

Tiffany & Randy were married on the beach across from the Pacifica Beach Resort. They couldn't have asked for a better day on the coast and I think most of us have the sun burns to prove it.

Morgan Allen Marries Brett Dewey

It really makes it easy to approve of my cousin getting married, when she ties the knot with one of my best friends. The result was a very unique wedding in the sense that I knew every single person in attendance. Couple that with the beauty of the wine country, the rich personalities of both the bride and groom and their great families and you got yourself a perfect wedding that people will be talking about for a long, long time.

Morgan and Brett got married at the Beltane Ranch in Glen Ellen, CA.

The Wait is Over

Growing up in San Francisco and being nursed on Giants baseball, this World Series victory tastes extra sweet to me.

I've been waiting a long time for this one, but there are plenty more San Franciscans out there that have been waiting longer than me.

It was fun to watch, fun to be a part of and hopefully we get to do this more often. I have never seen the city like it was on November 1, 2010. Thank you Giants for a memorable season and for the grand celebration and happiness you brought to us all.

Already looking forward to next season...