I am a born-again Christian. The Lord daily sustains me through his mercy and grace. 

I have 4 children...a daughter first and then BAM BAM BAM three sons. I always thought I'd have a lot of children. And I homeschool. I didn't always think I would do that.

My husband is laid back and good-natured. He puts up with me. We have been married 10 years this year.

I was homeschooled for about half of high school. My parents have been married for 10 months longer than I've been alive. They didn't waste any time. I have two younger sisters that I love dearly.

I'd rather be reading, writing, or doing something creative when I should be doing the dishes & laundry. I am addicted to coffee. I believe in tea-with-a-friend-therapy.  I'm always learning new things, usually from the kids. I value relationships above all things. 

I love the smell of freshly baked bread, vanilla anything, cinnamon, and mint.  I love warm, sunny weather. I get depressed easily in the winter... isn't there a name for that?  Um... SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Yeah, I think I have that. I Love to be outside camping, hiking, rafting, caving, you name it.

I love to cook. I'm very preoccupied with health: exercise, nutrition, breastfeeding. I have lots of "causes." I want to change the world. I want to make a difference to my family, my church, and others.