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Welcome to our corner of the web—a collection of family stories, cultural interests, personal pursuits, and projects accumulated over the years.

Meet the Family

Kevin

Kevin’s interests span software development, management, economics, soccer, and nonprofit organizations. His commuter vehicle is a bike.

Connie

Founder of Té House of Tea, tea lover, and cook, Connie often gives talks about tea and international foods at local events.

Our Children

Yvette and François are the pride and joy of our lives. They have their own Internet presence, which we’ll leave you to find!

Cultural Interests

We come from two different backgrounds—one Cajun and the other Chinese—so culture and cultural differences have always shaped our lives.

Explore our cultures

Featured Stories

Historic image connected with the Lacobie family

Family History

The Lacobie Name

The Lacobies are small in number—in fact, only about a dozen or so live in the United States. What is the origin of our name?

Hand-drawn Hong Kong-style Mahjong tiles

Popular Guide

Hong Kong-Style Mahjong

We wrote our first guide to Hong Kong-style Mahjong in 1986 while living in Galveston. Explore the rules, scoring, and traditions.