Family

San Diego Classic

| July 16, 2009

Stephanie played with the El Segundo High School girls basketball team played in the San Diego Classic this weekend. It is supposedly the largest high school girls basketball tournament in the country, with over 300 girls high school basketball teams (who practiced with the help of adjustable basketball hoop) competing from Thursday through Sunday. This… Read More »

Obon Festivals

| July 12, 2009

We went to three Obon festivals this year: Nishi Hongwanji in J-Town, Venice Hongwanji, and Gardena Hongwanji; probably the most we’ve gone to in one year. Morgan actually danced a bit at Nishi, though probably just long enough to get a free ticket. During the Venice obon, both Ron and Iris helped out at the… Read More »

Fifth Grade Promotion

| June 17, 2009

Morgan graduated from Center Street School (she completed fifth grade) and will be attending El Segundo Middle School next year. The school had a nice promotion ceremony, with Morgan getting a certificate for her participation in CAT (Cougar Action Team). Morgan also ended up with all As and Bs on her final report card; she… Read More »

Girl Scout Court of Awards

| May 31, 2009

Girl Scout Troop 5325, the one Stephanie and Morgan belong to, held their annual Court of Awards. Morgan received her Bronze Award for her volunteer hours at the Santa Monica Animal Shelter. Morgan bridged over from Juniors to Cadettes, and Stephanie bridged from Cadettes to Seniors. Click for more pics.

Memorial Day

| May 23, 2009

As we have done every Memorial Day weekend, the three girls (Iris, Stephanie, and Morgan) played in the Tigers Invitational Basketball Tournament. Iris’ team lost both of their games. Stephanie’s team, the Venice Angels, lost their first two but won their last game. One of their former teammates, Ashley, had flown in from Alabama and… Read More »

Dinner with Jane & Davis

| May 10, 2009

Jane Flynn came into town for a short vacation, and we got together at Paula’s house for dinner along with Maureen Teague, one of the other techs that worked in the clinical lab. We had a lot of good Thai food, and for dessert, a birthday cake to celebrate Ron’s birthday. Earlier in the day,… Read More »