Last Crazy Night at the Mansion

Sending Nick and Diana off in style, last Friday night friends gathered for food, yard games like ladder golf, ROLLER BLADING, scooters and SARDINES.

Troy's Idaho Project

Some of you have been asking me why Troy keeps disappearing for weeks or months at a time.

The business website is in the process of being built and posted online. Check out the progress HERE or at Troy's blog.

Congrats, Rachael!

Ginny's Birthday Party - Pics!

Bridesmaid Dress - Check!

Went shopping last night with Beka and mom, in search of a bridesmaid dress. After three hours of searching, above is a preview of what is to come!

Rose Festival: Waterfront Village

Troy and I visited the Rose Festival Waterfront Village on Free Tuesday after work. We watched clowns goofing off, then checked out the live reptile display.

Roommate

I am excited that Jenni moved in last night. The big house has been rather quiet since Troy went to Idaho, so it is very enjoyable to have a friend stay with me for a while!

Jenni and I have been friends since last June, and over the least year I have enjoyed going …

Article: You Are HIV Positive

"Malawi doesn't have the same strictness about privacy that we have in the US," I tried to explain to my guest from America as we both stiffly watched the scene unfold before us. A nurse who was showing us around the clinic had seated us in a little testing room a few …

Regarding RSVP

Tonight I am frustrated, embarassed and disappointed by an aspect of my community.

Invitations need to be taken with a respectful note of seriousness. There is much thought and intentionality that goes into inviting you to share in a part of my life. I am not just …

Planting Wedding Flowers

Our wedding will be at the family-owned farm where I grew up. A plot of land has been allocated to us for the event, so Troy, mom and I have been busy preparing the land and planting flowers, with help from the Boden family of farmers.

There is a grass walkway …

Robert & Emily Hill

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More pics to be uploaded soon.

Shoes.

The wedding preparation priority list has been rather intensive lately. Figuring out shoes has been near the top for the last few weeks. Currently I own three pairs of prospects, but I think the picture above shows the most comfortable choice.

The goal is to wear very …

Contra Dancing - Tonight!

Tonight I am going Contra Dancing with Troy and Beka. I hope that many friends can learn the dance with me before the wedding reception in August!

Congrats, Robert and Emily!

More pictures to come.

Engagement Photos

Word of advice: if you are engaged and have the option of engagement photos, do it. They are worth the cost, especially if you make a good choice of photographer.