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About Tim

Born in Alaska
Moved to Washington at the age of 10
2nd of 5 children and the only boy
Learned Spanish while serving as a missionary in California for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Worked as a tour guide in Alaska to pay for college
Enjoys baking and cooking and makes the most delicious french bread
Loves photography and has photographed a couple weddings
Enjoys watching TV shows like Flash, White Collar, Castle, and Top Gear
Always learning about and implementing new technology into his work and personal life
Taught middle and high school social studies and weight training for 3 years
Worked as a education specialist for a school district
Works as junior high school assistant principal
Has a master's degree in Educational Technology
Wrestled in high school and has coached a couple of teams
Favorite foods are Mexican and Chinese
Loves to laugh and make other people happy

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Born and raised in Idaho
10th of 13 children
Loves family road trips
Always staying busy and active
Values education and enjoys learning
Spent teenage years performing, teaching, and competing in the sport of jump rope
Coached two jump rope teams while in college and another in more recent years
Studied mathematics and chemistry in college
Enjoys doing things outdoors like going for walks, biking, hiking, or swimming
Always up for playing a board game or card game with family or friends (King Domino, Ticket to Ride, Bang!, Bohnanza, and Nerts are a few favorites)
Taught high school science for 5 years as well as some PE, Health, and middle school math
Can't get enough ice cream or brownies
Spends leisure time talking with family, playing the piano, reading, sewing, or crocheting
Interested in learning new skills from those around her (like lots of Native crafts while living in Alaska)
Works as a real estate investor, mainly flipping houses

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Born in Alaska
Adopted at birth
8 years old
Recently started 3rd grade
Talks all the time to anyone who will listen
Devours books . . . we can't go to the library often enough
Obsessed with Star Wars, especially Padme and Leia
Loves to cook and is always trying to do it independently
Enjoys swimming
Loves to spend quiet time listening to audiobooks and creating her own graphic novels

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Born in Kentucky
Adopted at birth
5 years old
Just started kindergarten
Gives excellent hugs
Great at reading, cutting paper, coloring, and taping things together
Loves cars: toy cars and real cars; often wants his picture taken next to one in a parking lot or of one driving by
Takes gymnastics and loves it . . . he is often found standing on his head around the house
Energetic . . . so energetic
Likes to hike with his mom
Completely loved by his parents, birth family, and extended family