Bye Elaine!

Elaine has returned to Cal for her second year of college. Did you know that the word "sophomore" is a Greek word which means "wise fool?" Beware of the Sophomore jinx!

Elaine and Ian should be back in town 11/08/08, when Cal takes on USC.

For many of the V-Clan, the summer is winding down and school will starting up again. So be sure to squeeze in some summer fun, and back-to-school shopping!

Team Sake edges Team Shizzy

On August 17, 2008, Team Sake led by Uncle Rick and Edward defeated Team Shizzy, 18-17. Tip off began at 6:30pm Filipino time (7:30pm PT).

The first ever V-asketball game pitted Team Sake (Unlce Rick, Edward, and Elaine) vs Team Shizzy (Uncle Arnel, Brandon, and Aaron), and featured an array of thunderous dunks led by all-stars Edward and Brandon, who made use of the PBA regulation height (give or take 2-3 feet) basketball rims.



Team Shizzy entered the 2nd half of play with an 8-7 advantage. Despite only being one game into the season, fans witnessed the first ever V-asketball blockbuster trade. Team Sake traded the rights to Elaine for Team Shizzy's Aaron.

The newly acquired players hit the first couple scores for both teams in the second half. The game continued to go back and forth, and Team Sake came out on top.

Pictures: http://www.new.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2275459&l=189d2&id=3406923

Edward, Esquire to be...

After 22 months of service for the City of Los Angeles, Ed will begin his studies at the University of La Verne College of Law this Monday.



He’s going to need a lot of bookmarks!

God Bless you in your new endeavor.

Work hard so you can PLAY HARD real soon!


Warning: the following video is PG-13 due to language.

Dylan's Birthday Party

Dylan's birthday is tomorrow (Aug 8), but the party is this Saturday at 3pm. It will be at Casa de Uncle G.

Call Auntie Rhonda or Uncle G to RSVP!

Grandma's 75th Birthday Pics

Thanks to Edward and Rachel for sharing their pictures from Grandma Lourdes' birthday:

Edward's Album: Grandma's Birthday BBQ

Rachel's Album: Grandma's Birthday BBQ

Edward's Album: Grandma's Surprise Party

V-asketball Tournament

Yes, we have dates for our V-asketball Tournament:

Aug. 3, Aug. 17, and possibly Aug. 31

This is just a trial run since we don’t have much time to get it together. Summer is almost over. We’ll see how it works this year, so we can organize it better next summer.

For next year, games will be played one Sunday of each month from June to August, with 3 games per Sunday. Four players for each team, but only 3 players per team on the court at a time (3 on 3), fourth player is a sub for rotation. We don’t want to get too tired. Make sense? Probably not.

Any questions, please feel free to comment on this post.

We’ve heard from Edward, Rachel and Elaine. How about the others?

Suggestion: You think Grandma can REF?

In the beginning....

Well hello everyone! Here’s our first issue of the V-Connected blog!

Some of us have talked about having a way to stay in touch and keep up to date with what everybody is up to as everyone gets busier and busier.

We can post upcoming birthdays especially the big ones, graduation dates, performances, sports events, competition, new jobs, new school, etc.

All are welcome and encouraged to contribute. We have a few “natural” journalists in the family, so I expect to see some real good and clever news writing to come in. Just email your “posting” or comment on the posts. Aaron and Edward have volunteered to manage the newsletter to check on a bi-weekly basis.

I hope you share my enthusiasm for our newsletter and that you will actively participate.

Love to each and everyone,

Auntie Bibi