What? 6 months since my last visit to the States. My journey to the States was a lot easier than in January. A 3.5 hour public bus ride, 30-minute taxi, 5-hour flight to MIA, 5-hour flight to LA. Easy Peasy – 20 hours later.
We had a jammed packed schedule with lots of activities and errands. I saw my good friends Ed and Wendy, Kathryn and Gene, and got to see my sister show off her jumping skills.
Sis jumping her horse and Ed, Wendy and I
Cole performed in a high school “Spring Sing” and was the only kid with a solo – he’s so amazing! As a matter of fact, he made a select men’s singing group for next year.
Cole singing solo at Spring Sing
Kimberly had a fundraiser at the Spring Sing concert and raised over $250 for the Mira Costa Choir. Equally important, we had fun working side by side.
The family at Cole’s Spring Sing
Kimberly put together a last minute girls happy hour where my friend Deborah joined us. Always good to see a fellow Texan enjoying the California lifestyle.
Girls Happy Hour
We see lots of weird fruits and veggies that we cannot identify in other countries, but this is a first for me. I could not identify this huge jack fruit in California. Evidently it’s a huge source of protein for vegetarians. It was heavy!
What the heck? It is a vegan source of protein.
One of the main reasons I went to LA (besides seeing my family) was to see Cameron, my youngest nephew graduate from middle school. Notably, graduating with all “A’s.”
The cast below: Cameron, my dad, Troy, Kimberly, Vicki, Uncle Matt, Diana and Mark. Bottom row: Reese’s PB Cup/Chocolate Chip cookies
Family celebrating Cameron’s graduation
Cameron rocked the front row of his 2018 graduating class. Under these circumstances, it was no surprise as he did a jig exited the stage, cracking everyone up!
Cameron’s Middle School Graduation
It’s always good to get the family together, but even better when it is a celebration.
Family at Cameron’s Graduation in the States
In addition to being a rock star student, Cameron also rocks the volleyball court! We got to see him play in a tournament. He is a power house on the court like his mom and dad!
Cameron at Volleyball Tournament
We celebrated Father’s day early as I was traveling to ATX on the actual day. We took my dad to brunch then walked the Hermosa Beach Fresh Market. As can be seen, it was a beautiful day.
Dad, Kimberly and I at Hermosa Fresh Market
Had a fabulous time, even though we packed a lot in a short amount of time during my visit to the States:
- Cameron’s graduation
- Cole’s Spring Sing
- Kimberly’s Horseback Riding Lessons
- Visit with a few friends (Ed & Wendy, Kathryn & Gene, and Deborah)
- Father’s Day
- Errands, errands, and more errands