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: Obon Festivals »
The Buchers invited us over to their home to celebrate Ernie’s birthday.
We spent the 4th of July weekend at Ron’s sister, Julie’s, home up in Hanford. Iris and Morgan took the Amtrak up to Hanford on Wednesday. Interestingly, the train does not go all the way through; they had to first take a bus to Bakersfield and then a train the rest of the way (Ron… Read More: 4th of July »
Paula hosted a dinner to celebrate our good friend Julie Downes’ 50th birthday. Julie’s birthday was actually back in February but she arrived last month from London for a three month stay. Paula had looked up the recipe for Killer Shrimp, which has gone out of business. The taste was actually very, very close, perhaps… Read More: Julie’s 50th Birthday Dinner »
After the 5th Grade Promotion, a group of families went to Benihana in Torrance to celebrate. More pics here.
Stephanie graduated from El Segundo Middle School (eigth grade), and will be attending El Segundo High School in the fall. She made Principal’s Honor Roll all three years and her final report card was all A+’s and A’s (much better than Ron ever was). Thanks to Beth Paz for the pic of Stephanie getting her… Read More: Middle School Promotion »
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: Fifth Grade Promotion »
Center Street School held its annual Ice Cream Social. It is one of the major fundraisers of the school year. Iris and Ron worked the fifth grade booth, selling pizza (courtesy of zpizza in El Segundo), Chinese chicken salad, Frito boats, and drinks. Click here for more pics.
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.
Both Stephanie and Morgan participated in the El Segundo Spring Arts Festival, Morgan with the Center Street School Cougar Choir and Stephanie with the El Segundo Middle School advanced band, the Aquatunes.