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LIFE

I haven't posted anything in a bit, so I thought I'd go ahead and give an update. Life has been busy, what with getting ready for Mongolia, going to Albany, Lebanon, Sisters, preparing for my cousin's wedding, going to wedding showers and weddings, and just living life! Two weeks ago I was blessed to see Lydia get married! That was a great weekend. Last weekend Stess, Nicole, Ahryanna and I all went to Sisters. Didn't do much, just shopped and spent time oohing and ahing over an adorable little GIRL. I've decided I'm going to look for those plastic stick on earings for her. Purple isn't cutting it. This weekend I'm going to Albany/Corvallis/Lebanon for a Mongolia fundraiser (An Evening for the Orphans), my Aunt's 50th birthday party, another Mongolia meeting, and another friends wedding on Sunday. On the work front, I was in an associate trainer training class for two weeks. I just got my test back today and I got 100%! So now all I need to do is act...

Bikes

My sister, Stephanie, was in a triathlon this weekend. She did the biking portion of the race. This was her first race and I'm very pleased to announce that she won!!! Congratulations Lil'Sis!

La Vida Dulce

I've been remiss in my posting of certain events. I finally had my computer running and my camera handy. Now I can actually post some pictures! A Few weeks ago there was a wedding shower for Lydia. Here are some of the pictures and gifts she got... Little Miss Eva showing everyone her mom's new robe. Some Great new dishes Sisters, Sisters... A pink Bunny The rehearsal bouquet Mom and Daughter New "clothes"! Lydia's Mom All in all, it was a great time. This pas weekend Lydia and Aaron got married! I don't have any good pictures, but I'm sure friends of mine have some very

Four

I read this on Mikaila's blog and thougth I'd do it too. Just 'cause. Four jobs I have had: 1.Babysitter 2.Camp Counselor 3.Technician 4.Missionary Four movies I would watch over and over: 1.PS I Love You 2.French Kiss 3.Les Miserables 4.Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Four places I have lived: 1.Uruguay 2.Portland 3.Sisters 4.Corvallis Four TV shows I watch: 1.Grey's Anatomy 2.Brother's and Sisters 3.Firefly 4.Lost Four places I have been: 1.Sorrento 2.Riga 3.Minas 4.Ulaanbaatar Four people who e-mail me (somewhat regularly): 1.Crista 2.Bonnie 3.Stephanie 4.Spam Four of my favorite foods: 1.Coffee 2.Brownies 3.Broccoli 4.Steak Four places I'd rather be right now: 1.In Mongolia 2.A Spanish speaking country 3.Ireland 4.A Josh Groban concert Four things I'm looking forward to this year: 1.Weddings! 2.Stess moving to Portland! (I'm keeping my fingers crossed) 3.Mongolia and Azaa's baby 4.Spending time with my family Four things I've never done but...

Oregon stereotypes

Okay, so my friend Nicole sent me this email and I loved it. Enjoy! "Lake Oswego Barbie" This princess Barbie is sold only at the Pioneer Square Mall. She comes with an assortment of Kate Spade Handbags, a Lexus SUV, a long-haired foreign dog named Honey and a cookie-cutter house. Available with or without tummy tuck and face lift. Workaholic Ken sold only in conjunction with the augmented version. "Beaverton Barbie" The modern day homemaker Barbie is available with Ford Windstar Minivan and matching gym outfit. She gets lost easily and has no full-time occupation. Traffic jamming cell phone sold separately. "Woodburn Barbie" This recently paroled Bilingual Barbie comes with a 9mm handgun, a Ray Lewis knife, a Chevy with dark tinted windows, and a Meth Lab Kit. This model is only available after dark and must be paid for in cash (preferably small, untraceable bills) unless you are a cop, then we don't know what you are talking about. "Bend Barbie...