Family: Husband, Eric; daughter, Anastasia (5); and son, Wesley (3).

Place of birth: Kansas City, Kan.

Q: When did you move to Tonganoxie, and what brought you here?

A: We came to Tonganoxie from KCK in 1999 when we found the little piece of land with a pond that was perfect for us. That was during the time when the Kansas Speedway was being built.  

Q: What’s the biggest risk you’ve ever taken?

A:  Does eating outdated yogurt count? Not really a risk taker.  

Q: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

A: Don’t sweat the small stuff. If you can’t keep up with the laundry, just go buy more socks and undies. Thanks Liz!

Q: What three things would you want people to know about you?

A: I really love my family, I enjoy going places and I like to set goals for myself

Q: What did you want to be when you grew up?

A: Dentist, Veterinarian, Circus Clown

Q: What’s your ideal vacation spot?

A: Caribbean, the farther south the better!

Favorite things

Song: Hard decision, mostly get to listen to little kids songs lately. 

Color: Yellow

Food: Giant Crablegs