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2024 was Ben's first full year of retirement from full-time federal government service. However, he decided to continue teaching engineering classes part-time at the local Montgomery College and fulfilled a dream this fall in teaching a math class. He picked up pickle ball, worked on family history, and started other projects. This year Li-Fang served as a counselor in the Relief Society Presidency at church and coordinated almost weekly activities for the women. Among these were rehearsals for line dance, social dance, and Latin dance. She is still having fun teaching private piano to more than a dozen students and art and sewing at VisArts. In the summer, we visited our children in Utah and returned to Taiwan. We are grateful for life and its many beautiful blessings. |
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Merry Christmas from the Lin's! Life is good; kids are growing… In January, Trey is going to Primary and Blake will be going to Young Men's! Grace is still everyone’s friend and is on her last year of preschool. We hope you have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year! |
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Happy Holidays everyone! I had a relatively quiet year punctuated by some travels to Maryland, Taiwan and St. George, and full of fun little adventures with my nieces and nephews. I'm so grateful to my sisters and their families for tolerating me on my journey to becoming an increasingly grumpy uncle. Looking forward to the new year and wishing all the very best. |
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This year was one of self exploration as I took on more responsibilities at my job at Stanley. I survived a few visits to the hospital, made some new friends, and started dabbling back into my hobbies. Life is always changing, but I am excited to learn and build upon what I have and hope for more exciting adventures this next year! |
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What a busy and wonderful year it’s been! While much of our time has been spent working, we’ve cherished the moments together as a family and feel so fortunate to have loved ones nearby to visit often. Javi has been working hard to grow professionally, traveling extensively across the U.S. for his role at DealerOn and for his own company, Engin.AI. He was recently called to serve as our ward’s Elder’s Quorum President, and he’s been embracing this new opportunity to serve. Melinda simplified her schedule this year, working part-time to support Javi with Engin.AI while focusing on being home with the kids. In March, she began serving as an Ordinance Worker at the Saratoga Springs Temple. It's been a great blessing to be so close to the temple and to go there so frequently. She’s also recently got called to be Ward Music Coordinator, and has enjoyed helping the ward worship through music. Sofia started 1st grade in a dual-language immersion program and loves teaching her sisters the Chinese words she’s learned. She’s thrilled to ride the bus every day and enjoys her Acro class and playing with her friends. Evelyn started preschool and dance this year, both of which she adores! She also treasures her time at home with Mommy. Sydney has grown so much this year and has just started walking! Her sweet, sassy, and giggly personality brings so much joy to our family. We’re so grateful for the blessings, growth, and love that have filled our year. Wishing you a joyful Christmas season and a happy New Year! |
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This year just started, didn't it? How is it December already?? This year has been so much fun with finishing junior year of college, testing for my first degree black belt in taekwondo, taking 2 trips to California, planning when to graduate (not super soon, but in the distance), TAing last minute for a difficult class, and getting to see my siblings, nieces, and nephews. It was also fun being called as a ward pianist this year. I was deathly afraid of that calling as a kid, but I'm enjoying it now! It has also been two, almost three years, since I've come home from my mission. Life has started changing, or maybe it's always been changing and now I can see it. This year I have been trying to journal a little better to capture these fleeting moments. I'm quick to forget, but I know 2024 was good to me. 2025 will be great too! See you all in the new year and happy holidays!♡ |
Best wishes for the new year. We wish each of you prosperity and happiness and peace throughout this coming year.
The Tsai family,
Ben & Li-Fang, Jessica & Henry & Blake & Grace & Trey, Jonathan, Joshua, Melinda & Javi & Sofia & Evelyn & Sydney, and Megan
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