Life in My 40s: December 2018

2018 was all about family, which is one of the perks of living near my siblings and their young kids!

My little sister, Bonnie and her husband, Andrew, live in San Jose and welcomed their first child in March. Connor is his name, and now we all lovingly refer to her family as "ABC." He is a happy baby, where he likes to eat, play and talk--just like this auntie! Connor, however, doesn't like to sleep. (Oh, he will understand the importance of it when he gets much older!)

My little brother, Richard, and his wife, Annie, and their two boys, Cyrus (7) and Julius (4.5) are still living in San Leandro. The boys are growing up too fast! Cyrus enjoys reading chapter books, writing and illustrating his own stories, and rolling his eyes like a teenager. Julius, on the other hand, likes to run around, do the floss and watch the Golden State Warriors games. He can even name most of team, with his favorite being Kevin Durant!

My dad is still in Portland, aging with the usual aches and pains, and with a degenerative eye condition. He still takes his regular walks around the Woodstock and Eastmoreland neighborhoods, read when his eyes aren't too tired, and catch the local and international news online. He came to visit the Bay Area in April and again in November for Thanksgiving.

My cat, Lady and I moved in July from San Leandro to Alameda, an island west of Oakland. I'm enjoying the beach across the street and the shops and eateries in walking distance, especially after a long day at the SEPHORA office in San Francisco. This past year, I also appreciated all the visitors!

Before my dad, my siblings and their kids wake up to celebrate Christmas Day together in Portland, I want to wish you and your loved ones a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY 2019!

Love,

"V"irginia