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These are my teammates. They pick me up when I'm down, they make work fun, and we help each other navigate through the day occasionally. I have worked with this group for the last four years, and every year it grows better. I am not married and I have no children, so my friends are important to me. We get together after work and go hiking once a week, we go to Dodger games together, and we sometimes go on wine tasting trips for the day. I could not ask for a better group of coworkers!

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This is a photo of my son and me at Joshua Tree National Park. We both enjoy spending time outdoors and seeking out new adventures together. As it’s just the two of us, we truly value the time we share and embrace every moment with gratitude and joy. My son plays competitive club soccer, which keeps us constantly on the move with practices and games. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have such a smart, compassionate, and kind young man as my son. Family is our top priority, and we are committed to making the most of every experience we share.

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This picture of my family was taken last Thanksgiving during our typical family get-together. My parents have been married for 63 years. I have one brother and two sisters, and each of them has three kids. Some of my nieces and nephews are married, and some of my nephews' girlfriends, who always join us, are also in this picture. The young man taking the photo is estranged from his family, so we welcomed him into ours years ago, and he has been part of our family activities ever since. I have one child who is twelve, and my partner—who, I just realized, is not in the picture—has one child who is fifteen. We enjoy many adventures together, such as traveling, going on cruises, trying different kinds of food, and simply having fun while being there for each other.

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Howdy Everyone! Here is my family at one of our favorite weekend getaways-camping in the Texas Hill Country by the Frio River. We love traveling and getting our feet wet (figuratively and literally). When we go camping, we sleep in tents, make fires, swim, hike, search for critters, read, play games, and just totally relax. It's a great way to unwind after a hard week at work and school.

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These are my “kids.” While I gave birth to four amazing children, my family has grown even more beautifully through my sons, who have added two incredible young women to our lives. This photo was taken after an afternoon of baseball when they were all in town this past summer. They decided to recreate the iconic Sandlot cover picture, and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.

From left to right: my daughter, a biochemistry major with aspirations in pharmaceutical research; my engineering son, standing proudly next to his wife, a kinesiology major working in the fitness industry; my freshman daughter pursuing a business degree; my freshman son at Concordia studying theology; and finally, his fiancée, who is on track to become a forensic accountant.

Seeing them all together in one moment, each pursuing their own dreams and passions, fills me with immense pride and gratitude. It’s a beautiful reminder of how family expands not only by birth but also through love, growth, and the people we welcome into our hearts.

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Hello Everyone! This is a photo of my Husband and me in Mexico City in front of the Angel of Independence statue. I chose to share this photo because it was from the first time he went to Mexico with me and met my Family. This picture is from 2019, before we were married. We have now been married for a little over 3 years and have gone back to Mexico many times. It is one of our favorite vacation spots, and it's our goal to visit all 32 states of Mexico. So far we have been to 10!

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This is a picture of my two brothers, my dad, and I in Japan this last summer. It was a great time visiting the whole country from Tokyo to Kyoto and seeing how different life is there. This was my first time visiting a new continent and it was so eye opening to see how life was somewhere else. Some of my favorite parts of the trip were going to baseball games, golfing out there, and eating all of the amazing food that the country has to offer. It was also an amazing opportunity to visit the city that my grandmother was from in Ikebukuro which is apart of the greater Tokyo area. I just really appreciated the trip because I was able to explore my Japanese heritage more than I had ever done before, while also being able to travel and experience a new place. It really was an amazing trip, and I can't wait to go back!

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This photo is a picture of (part) of my family, my dad, stepmom, and younger sister at her high school graduation. I love this photo as it represents our core group, celebrating a wonderful memory, and it was one of the last pictures we have taken altogether! My family has been a great support system throughout my whole life, and we do our best to show up for each other, not just in the big important moments, but the small everyday stuff too.

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Hello everyone! This is a photo of my husband and me playing our favorite pastime, pickleball! We have 2 adult children who are thriving. Our daughter is a 3rd grade teacher in Carlsbad, and our son is in the fire academy in Los Angeles. We love getting together as a family whenever possible. Our daughter will be getting married in July in Montana, so we are having a lot of fun planning that!

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Hello! This is most of my family. In the picture, you can see my husband, my kids, my parents, my siblings, my brothers-in-law, my nieces and nephews, and my in-laws as well. I come from a big family, and I always adore how close we are. I aspire to have a large family, just like I do, and to become a fantastic woman, like every woman in my family. I can't express how thankful I am for every single one of them and for all the support they give me all the time. I am delighted to be part of my family and forever thankful for the support system we have. (:

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This is a photo of my husband and me on our favorite hike by the beach with our dog, Maverick. My husbands name is Silas and we have been married for three years. We love going to the beach, and we also love spending time together. We are so greatful to live in the Bay Area, so we can continue going to beautiful beaches every weekend together.

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Hi Everyone! I was born and raised in the Bay Area and love calling it home. I come from a big, close-knit family as the second oldest of seven, which has really shaped who I am today. I’m also a proud parent of three amazing kids who keep life full and exciting. My eldest is in high school, my second is in middle school, and my youngest is in elementary school. Traveling is one of my favorite ways to spend time, and although I’ve never lived in Egypt, my roots there make it feel like home.

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This is my family! My husband, Nate, teaches high school at Crean Lutheran in Irvine, and we have three amazing children. Our son Patrick is a sophomore here at Concordia University Irvine, and will be studying abroad at Cambridge in England this fall semester. Our son Shane is a junior and loves the beach and baseball, and our daughter Bailey is a freshman and loves art and sports. We are so blessed!

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This is my family. My husband and I have three sons and we enjoy spending quality time together doing various activities such as attending sporting events, concerts, and much more. Our eldest son is a civil engineer, and our two younger sons are currently in college - one attending Santa Clara University and the other at San José State University. We are grateful to be able to make time for each other and look forward to more memories.

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This is a picture of my family and my boyfriend of three years on a vacation in Canada. I have two older sisters, one of which is also a teacher while my other sister works in hotel service. My parents are very interested in travelling right now and were kind enough to take us on this trip. I am very close to my immediate family and am lucky to have them. My boyfriend and I are looking to go on another trip soon.