Family Newsletter 2009-2010

Time flies so fast! Another year is about to commence and the good thing is we all continue to move on, celebrate life with our family and continue to count on every blessings, meet new friends and cherish the old one. We would like to thank all of you for being a big part of our life's journey. This year is full of excitements and good memories.

Last year, Analee went back home with the boys to visit her family. The boys were able to go to school for few months. It was a good experience for them to meet new friends and hear a new lingo. It was a blast for Analee to met all of the family members whom some of her siblings she haven't met for 10 years. They have a family Christmas party where all of her brothers and sisters went home at their parents house and had a family reunion on the following day. Although her youngest brother wasn't able to attend all these activity but she was happy he see him right before he was sent off abroad to handle some project for the company he is working with.

Zach and Jake were able to see their cousins for the first time! They played everyday after school, visit the farm and went to the beach. On February just before they went back to the US, Analee was able to enjoy their fiesta where she served as an official emcee of the pageant. It was an honor for her to meet their town officials and all the guest from different countries who witnessed and graced the event.

Richard picked them up back to the US. It was a long trip but we manage it out okay with the two boys. We sure missed everybody back home.

Just before the summer ends, our family went to Oregon and visit a family friend Clayton and Mary Montgomery. On our way to Otis City we got the chance to stopped at Evergreen Aviation Museum and the boys had a blast. They thought those planes looks pretty cool and pretty big indeed! After the visit they went to Oregon Coast where they enjoyed all swimmer creatures. Zach and Jake can't believe they got to see real sharks, big anemones, phyton!etc. There are lots of snakes and we don't pay attention to their names.

On our way back to Washington we stopped at Oregon State Fair. Zach and Jake got to go at the superslide. They really don't enjoy the rest of the rides, they're just too risky for our little boys. The rest of the time was spent on the barn and treats which is the best part of the fair when you got really hungry from roaming around.

This year, we can't believe our two boys are finally going to school. Kids sure grow fast! Zach and Jake are doing great at school. Zach's teacher was a little bit surprised during the assessment how Zach knows so much in her class. He already reach the school year reading goal. She thinks he is a good reader, while Jake is catching up with his brother. It wont be long and he will start reading too. They are both excited to tell their Grandma what's going on at school everyday.

These are the family highlights so far and for Richard, he keeps himself busy at work-as always. But he always have time to sit and watch his favorite show, or rock around with some music to show off to the boys how good a dancer he is. Everybody is happy and that's what matters.

We hope that this Christmas season will leave joy in your heart and a greater hope for tomorrow. We wish you all a grace-filled New Year!

Sending our love,
Rich, Analee, Zach and Jake