Christmas with Uematsu Family 2010

| December 24, 2010

We celebrate Christmas with Iris’ side of the family. We first had breakfast at Fromin’s Restaurant in Santa Monica. Normally we go on Christmas day, but because Jennifer, Scott, Casey, and Morgan were going to be in Disneyland on Christmas, we celebrated a day early. Julie Tajiri’s mom, Joyce, joined us this year. She recently… Read More »

Christmas with Gongs and Lows

| December 23, 2010

We celebrate Christmas with Ron’s side of the family. We first had dim sum at Happy House Chinese Restaurant before going to the Low’s house in Seal Beach. We had to make it an early celebration because Stephanie’s high school team was playing in a basketball tournament in Whittier that evening.

Thanksgiving 2010

| November 25, 2010

We hosted Thanksgiving for both the Uematsu and Gee families. On the Uematsu side: Sue (Iris’ mom), Scott (Iris’ brother), Julie Tajiri (Scott’s ex-wife), Jennifer (Scott’s daughter), Casey (Scott & Julie’s son), and Cathy (Julie’s cousin). On the Gee side: Sue (Ron’s mom); Julie Gong (Ron’s sister) and her husband Ken; Jan Low (Ron’s youngest… Read More »

South Bay Surf League 2010 Kickoff Classic

| November 13, 2010

The South Bay Surf League’s 2010 Kickoff Classic at Torrance Beach. Six teams were represented: El Segundo High, Mira Costa High, South High, Redondo Union High, Palos Verdes High, and North/West. Stephanie surfed girls long board, along with her teammate, Samantha Vinzon. She placed third in her first heat, and Samantha placed second in her… Read More »

Surf vs. North/West

| November 10, 2010

The El Segundo High School Surf Team had a dual meet against North/West at El Porto. Stephanie placed first in girls long board, Kristin Bucher placed second in girls short board, and Samantha Vinzon placed third in girls long board.

2010 VFW Tournament

| October 25, 2010

The Venice Ponies won the championship of the VFW tournament 7th Grade Girls Silver division. The championship game was very exciting, with the 98 Tigerettes jumping out to a 10-0 lead early in the game. The Ponies, with only six girls playing, managed to get back in the game and went ahead by two at… Read More »

Paula

| October 10, 2010

We had dinner at Paula’s home to celebrate her 50th birthday. We had brought a couple of tri-tips to roast, while Julie Downes prepared a potato dish and brought a red velvet cake for dessert. A very tasty dinner.