Not sure what to write about but we need an update...

So, I feel like it is about time for an update...though I'm not sure what to write about...

We had Thanksgiving in UB- It was awesome! Not the same as an American one of course- but the fact that I had a turkey leg and a mountain of mashed potatoes on my plate made me feel pretty special- I made a goal that morning of doing a thousand push-ups before we ate- so that all that turkey protein would turn into muscle- I didn't reach my goal- 1000 is a lot you know...I didn't know...and it shows I guess...but I did 350 before I ran out of time...All with just one arm...that's a lie...the part about the one arm.

We went rollerskating after the big feast- My lovely wife seemed like she had rockets strapped to her skates- she was extremely fast and I had trouble keeping up...(well not really) but she made me tired-

Hmm...what else? I lost another coworker- he found a new job with USAID...so now I'm down to one...but let's not really talk about this much more- trying to stay positive you see...and thinking about this doesn't necessarily help that effort.

Oh yes, steph and I have planned our trip through S.E. Asia-China, Cambodia, and Thailand...It is something we are really looking forward to- It will be a great adventure...We will try and post as many pictures on the blog as we can...we leave in about 3 weeks...

Besides that, what else is new- bought an airsoft gun, borrowed a vacuum from a friend to do our biannual dirt management, workout occasionally with p90x, eat eggs regularly, we finished the first season of Glee, we had "English Night" last night which only two mongolians showed up to, the road is slippery outside from the snow fall in the last few days, people have started storing their meat on the porch (like a big freezer), the wild dogs are consolidating and some guys with lasso sticks are trying to catch them around town, we have a new place where you can buy cream donuts...I like these donuts, ok done. Stephanie is sleeping and I should too because my eyes are dry and heavy...

Next time I will write about the fly that landed in my soda that I didn't order and the shortcut through a gas station that isn't faster but most people take because they think it is...hmm.


- Ryan

Mohawk

Steph caught me sewing a new pillow case with my new hair style... Susy Homemaker meets Punk Rock! Awesome!

Orphanage Halloween Party

We celebrated our second Halloween with Sun Child Orphanage! Dividing 40+ children into four teams, they were responsible for creating a team name, cheer, and short dance. They then competed in various games such as Bobbing for Apples, Musical Chairs, and Toliet Paper Mummies! Here were the four little mummies that showed up that day... :)

Birthday Girl

So, we went on a hike to the top of mountain for a picnic to celebrate Steph's Birthday. It was a sunny day, windy and cold. When we reached the top we found a cow head. It must have been a sacrifice or something to the sky god. Kinda crazy- but a new experience for me- I mean honestly how often do you see a cow head- not a skull- but a full furry one without the attachment of the body?

Halloween Party

A carrot and a bunny get dressed up like steph and ryan for halloween. Or wait a second...