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elaine

Family of Four

About Me

I'm still pretty amazed at how many things have happened in the last three years. Who knew that I'd meet and marry the perfect man, have my first baby girl Leia Noelani, move out of state and buy a home, land a great job at Nike, then have another beautiful baby girl Mya Keilani all before turing 26. I wouldnt have believed you if you told me that was my future - but I can't be any happier these days. And I'm ever so thankful to all those who have helped pave this path.I enjoy trying to balance life which can be a little intersting at times because there arent enough hours in the day to spend with Leia and Mya (and the other girl in the famliy, our puppy Nalu.) And of course hanging out with my best friend Andy. Not to mention we love to travel (with the babies in tow!) some of our recent adventures coming up will include Puerto Rico and back to Hawaii of course. Thank God my angels are such great travelers!Conquering the world isn't exactly what I'd like to do, but my focus is to have that zest for life and always be vibrant and happy. Whether its back to back meetings on Nike campus or a playgym class for Leia or a dinner date with the hubby or a mani/pedi day or playing Wii games or spinning at 6am you just gotta do it and do it well. amazing what technology can do... its hard not to be politically informed when they make it this easy!

My Interests

the miGALS love to spend time with Andy trying to find hidden treasures in Oregon. Like Blue Lake, shopping on 23rd, walking around by the river, cooking and having friends over; doesn't sound too exciting does it? :) We get most of our energy zapped when we're out of town so we're pretty mellow when at home. I also love to workout - my alone time! And getting manis and pedis and other spa treatments - moms have to get spoiled too.

I'd like to meet:

We may be away from family and the friends I grew up with but we've made a nice little community here in Oregon. Small but loving and genuine :)

Music:

There's so much music out there. I admit I like mainstream music though. Rhianna, TI... nothing original

Movies:

Chick Flicks! No denying...and lately since Nike promotes summer hours (afternoons off on Fridays) Andy and I have been able to watch a ton of movies. Last ones we got to see: Knocked Up, Bourne Ultimatum, Chuck and Larry.

Television:

I have a pretty extensive Tivo list but now with On Demand you can watch so much! I like Entourage, Nip Tuck, CSI, Cold Case.

Books:

Nicholas Sparks is my all time favorite. I'm such a girl... But these days there's always all kinds of Marketing books I should be reading.

Heroes:

All the moms at Nike who somehow balance family and the crazy passion and commitment it takes to work the way we work.

My Blog

Our Summer - crazy travels

This summer our family went pretty crazy. We went to Lake Oswego for 4th of July Las Vegas Lake Tahoe Huntington Beach and stayed at a really nice resort on PCH Hawaii - yeay! Lincoln City It was fu...
Posted by elaine on Fri, 06 Oct 2006 09:25:00 PST

The Happiest Baby...

She's always so happy right when she wakes up in the morning. Here she is at the LB Marriott after sleeping in the day after her dedication. She stayed up late the night before entertaining friends an...
Posted by elaine on Sun, 01 Jan 2006 09:17:00 PST

Leia Noelani's Dedication

December 3, 2005 Pastor Scott said it best, "She's too young to remember it but she will never forget it." Through pictures, videos, and stories from family and friends, Leia will remember the day we...
Posted by elaine on Sun, 01 Jan 2006 08:52:00 PST

Soon to be home for the Miguel's

We are so thankful we found a house we can soon call home! The end of the year, Nike will pack us up and move our little family up to the suburbs of Oregon just outside Portland. The porch is quain...
Posted by elaine on Thu, 03 Nov 2005 07:22:00 PST