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Greetings from the Eksteen cowboys!

 

These pages contain more than mere info - they contain life - of a family beginning and growing. We want to let you interact with the wonderful, expanding life of the Eksteen family in LA!
 

 
 
To our friends and family all over the planet... read our history, view pictures and come walk with us into the bright future ahead!!

 

 

Family Tree

We have added our Family Tree dating back to the first Eksteen to arrive in the Cape in 1678. However, for now, you will need the power of Afrikaans to read it!

 

If you are an Eksteen, or desire more info on the Eksteen lineage please visit www.eksteenfamily.com

 

 

 

 

I had a farm in Africa...The Return:
Looking forward to the next trip to "goeie ou" RSA!
 
See pictures under South Africa 2007

 

 

 
 
Family rocks!
Recently, a friend complimented us: "there is so much life and vitality in your family! When I come into your home it feeds me!"
 
 
 
 
Christmas 
Dear Santa - a 7 year old makes a list and checks it twice.  

Watch Cathy's Christmas video here! 

 
 
 
Play ball!

 
Imagine moving half a world away? And having four kids in six years? remodelling your house? changing careers? Read our Family Letters to learn about a mother's motivation and a father's fortitude...
 

 

Gymnastics Stars!

In 2008, her first season, Cathy (7) qualified for the SoCal Sectional finals. She did a great job, and finished a tearful 0.225 away from the California State Championships!
 
In January 2009 it was big brother Jake's turn for an inspiring boys team program.
 
In the Fall of 2009 (that's Spring in the Southern Hemisphere) Cathy was back in action, this time at the next Level, and clinched a place at States in Long Beach - November 16th. There she had her best meet of the season, with personal best scores in two events and in the All Around competition!
 
In 2010 Cathy began ramping it up, advancing to Level 6 and getting a gold medal on beam at Broadway Gym's Olypmpic Dream Classic in May. The awards podium was the one used in the '84 Olympics where Mary Lou Retton won gold!
 
Here to see Cathy in action!
 
 

 

 

Whether you are in San Francisco or St. Francis, Russia or Rustenburg you can Contact Us here to reach us by call, card or car - or drop us a lekker email to let us know how you are doing!
 
And now... let's see if you know where Maseru and Macau are...
 

 

 

Groente en alles van die beeste,

 

Louis, Lee, Jake, Cathy, Emma and Elize Eksteen
Los Angeles
August 10, 2010