2013 Coronation Dance
We had dinner at the Kigawa’s home before the Coronation (i.e., Homecoming) Dance.
Family
Dinner at Burgess’
We have dinner at the Burgess’ home. Ron made gumbo and we had fancy cupcakes for dessert. We also celebrated Stephanie’s 18th birthday.
Coronation Dance
Stephanie and Morgan, along with a few of their friends, prepare at the Kigawa’s home for the ESHS Coronation Dance.
ESMS Promotion 2012
Morgan was promoted from middle school (8th grade) in a ceremony at El Segundo Middle School on June 22, 2012.
ESHS Prom 2012
Stephanie and her friend, Leandra Ibrahim, prepare for the prom at our home, and then meet up with friends in Westchester to travel to the prom together.
Raclette Grilling
One of our favorite meals with our friends, the Buchers, is raclette grilling. Raclette is a soft Swiss cheese that is melted and poured on top of potatoes and vegetables. On this particular day, we grilled lamb chops, sausages, and onion slices.
Stephanie’s Rec & Park Teams
Stephanie’s first teams coaching the Recreation and Parks league in El Segundo. Her second grade team was the Banana Slugs, and had Dylan Bucher as one of the players. Her 3rd/4th grade team was the Tigers.
Ohshogatsu 2012
We celebrate New Years Day at our home.
Christmas Dinner with Burgess Family, 2011
We have Christmas dinner with the Burgess’.
Christmas Day with the Uematsus, 2011
We have our traditional Christmas breakfast at Fromins Deli in Santa Monica, then head to Julie Tajiris’s apartment to open gifts.