Fun Facts About Me!
Born: Wichita Falls, Texas
States I've Lived in: Texas, California, Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin
I also lived in England for 3 years.
Children: I have one step-daughter and one granddaughter.
Pets: My cat Race is named after the first letter of my niece's and nephew's names.
Rachael, Amanda, Cooper, and Emma
Siblings: I have two brothers, one is an attorney in Phoenix, AZ and the other is a human factors engineer working for NASA in California.
Parents: My parents are gone now. My father was in the Air Force as a jet engines instructor. I thought he could fix anything. My mother died before I was two years old. My step-mother was a high school English teacher and she was the most intelligent, most well-read person I ever knew.
Education: I went to high school in Rantoul, Il. I received my undergraduate degree from Central College in Pella, Iowa. I also received my Masters Degree from the University of Wisconsin and have earned 36 additional credits from various institutions.
Car: I drive a Cadillac that I bought from my mother's estate.
House: My husband built our house in Pell Lake.
Collections: Care Bears, of course, and upscale snow globes and crystal bells
Something Surprising: I am a UFC fan, which is commonly called cage fighting.
Favorite Color: Silver, and I really do not care for red or gold.
Favorite Book: The Autobiography of Helen Keller
Favorite sports team: I don’t have one.
Favorite restaurant: The Colony House, this is where my husband took me when we became engaged.
Favorite vacation spot: The Wisconsin Dells, where my husband is building us a cabin.
Favorite Flower: Lilacs, we had these at our wedding.
Favorite snack: Lays Baked crinkle cut chips
Favorite scent: Lavender
Favorite candles: Flameless
Favorite store: The Dollar Store
Greatest Fear: It used to be the dentist--now, thanks to our governor – it’s having enough money to make ends meet.
Things still on my bucket list:
- Visit New York City see several plays
- Write a book
- Present at a Love and Logic conference
- Visit all 50 states