Last Day in P.I.

These are my cousins in Manilla. Last hoo-rah before I had to go. My family all came to the airport to see me off. They all still had another week there. It was very hard being the first one to leave. I cried when I left them.

All of you take care. Be good. And know that even though the time will be too long until we see each other again, I love YOU very much. You will constantly be in my prayers.

Fun at the BEACH

We are in Olongapo. The last time I was at this beach i was 11 years old.

Yup- that's a Karaoke machine on the Beach.

Next best thing to snow.

how many people can you fit in a Jeepney?

Here is the family off for an outing. We rented one jeepney so that we could all ride together. Here are my cousins helping the driver get the Jeepney turned around and out of the sand.




One Jeepney was not enough! See for yourself.

Santos Family Reunion

Family from Canada, California, and myself all flew to the Philippines to have a family reunion in Olongapo, Philippines. Being with all of my cousins I felt like I was 15 again. It was weird seeing all of them grown up, but that didn't stop us from having a good time. I love you guys!!!Here's pictures of my brother my mom and my Grandma.

This is my new baby cousin. My Aunt adopted her from a young girl in P.I. who wanted a better life for her daughter. WELCOME TO THE FAMILY LEXY!

short stop in Pampanga

Before seeing my family I had a short stay in Pampanga, P.I. to visit some of the Pacala family.

Some of my family drove to the Pacala house to pick me up.

(That's my mom sitting down next to me.)

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Imelda Falls

The Louisiana Friends took me to Imelda Falls. The water was FREEZING! The scenery was beautiful.

The brothers and sisters packed lunch for us. They wrapped our rice and meat in banana leaves. The leaves work as great disposable containers and it give the rice a nice taste.

Louisiana...Philippines that is.

The next day after the convention, the Florentinos took me to Louisiana (a city in Laguna) to meet some of their close friends. I didn't get any sleep there. We stayed up late each night. We told stories, played games, and laughed the whole time.

The worldwide brotherhood is an amazing thing!

Laguna District Convention

I made it to the Philippines and my first stop was Laguna.

THE FLORENTINOS! (Missionaries from Saipan, just moved backed to P.I.) They invited me to stay with them and showed me around. No one could have asked for better hospitality.

Maraming Salamat sa Lahat Kayo Diyan!

I attended the Sunday of their convention, and met their family and many friends.

The whole family (about 24) including me rode together in a jeepney to the assembly hall. It was crowded but it was fun.

New Hair Cut

All my post cant be exciting. So, here is the new DO.