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| A SMILING GRADUATE! |
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| HAPPY LIA! |
Lia's mother, Maria lived with Jan many years ago and our connection has brought together two cultures and created a loving bond between our families. Jan has always been Lia's grandma and that is such a pleasure for all.
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| JAN, LIA AND MARIA |
Over time our bond has come to include Maria's siblings and Lia's cousins. No trip to Manson is complete without a wonderful family gathering that features great food from both cultures.
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| MARIA AND CARLOS |
Lia will join her cousin, Carlos, at Eastern Washington University. Carlos is the first of his family to attend college. This summer he is working two full time jobs so that he can start his junior year. He is studying police science and wants to work in juvenile probation.
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| SANDRA AND JAN
In the Mexican culture no celebration would be complete without a fiesta. Lia's graduation was a wonderful carne asada at her aunt and uncle's home. It was for Jan an opportunity to see old friends from her Manson years.
Being a parent is never really easy and to be a single parent has its own challenges. To celebrate a new chapter in Maria's life she took a vacation with us. We stayed on the new boat in Olympia and took some small trips including one to Victoria.
Years ago Jan's brother sold this Shinto shrine to the Greater Victoria Art Museum. Great trip to celebrate a job well done by both Maria and Lia! Too bad you had to work, Lia!
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