My Story

Hello friends! I'm so glad you stopped by. I currently live in Colorado with my husband, 4 children, and mini-goldendoodle, Tucker. I grew up in the Midwest raising animals on the family farm, enjoying 4-H, singing and playing piano, writing short stories, and playing sports. I met my husband at Purdue University where I graduated with a degree in Education. We've lived in 8 different states and have been blessed with wonderful friends along the way. I enjoy volunteering in the children's ministry at church and at local pregnancy centers.

I find it refueling to spend time at our farm in Kansas where I can take in the sights and sounds of nature, hunt with my family, and relax. Escaping to the beach each year also ranks at the top of my list for enjoying nature and all of the fun that comes with sunshine and sand.

  • Married to my best friend for 23 years
  • I love to read… fast reader, often don’t want a book to end
  • Green used to be my favorite color but blue is inching up there
  • I love watching movies at the end of the day
  • Outgoing introvert… can talk to most people, need to refuel alone
  • I LOVE the beach
  • Fun = hiking and exploring new places
  • Give me all the hot chocolate or actually just any chocolate
  • No coffee or pickles or red beets or lima beans or coconut
  • Type A - determined, somewhat organized, somewhat planner, hate messes
  • Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Football - love them all
  • All seasons are great, change is good
  • Music motivates me, nothing like sweet harmony
  • Can’t go without slippers inside
  • Green thumb here… love growing plants
  • I love photography

  • Most important - Jesus is my Lord and Savior!

These are a few of my favorite things...