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About Me...

How would you describe yourself?

I am very energetic, you have to be when you are a wife, mother, and teacher.

General likes about being a parent?

Quality time with my family

General dislikes about being a parent?

Terrible two's and three's

What are your 3 most favorite things?

Pizza, shopping, and quality time

3 least favorite things?

Laundry, paying bills and empting the dishwasher

Quotation that gets you through the day?

Everyday begins a new start!

What is your favorite day of the week?

Friday

How many pets and what types?

One jack russel and one dacshound

What type of vehicle do you drive?

Ford Expedition

What do you like most about your car?

It's BIG!!!

My Family...

Are you married?

yes

How long have you been married?

6 years and 7 months

Do you have kids?

yes

How many kids you have?

3

Boys.

3

Girls.

0

Are you a Grandparent?

no

Are you looking forward to becoming one?

yes

Being A Parent...

Which are easier to raise, boys or girls?

Boys

How do you reward your kids?

Verbal praise and sometimes a new cartoon if good behavior continues for a couple of weeks

How do you discipline your kids?

Time out according to age and sometimes a loss of a privilege

How often do you tell your child that you love them?

Every five minutes or so, there are three of them and so if I tell one of them that I love them, then I just have to tell them all

Bedtime on vacation/weekends?

No later than 9

Bedtime on a school night?

By 7

How often do you read to your child?

A few times a week

What is the toughest thing to talk to your kids about?

Why the rules are what they are

One thing you learned from your parents that you hope to pass on?

Bad things sometimes happen when we don't plan on it, so let them happen and learn from them.

Biggest fear as a parent?

Losing a child

What do you worry about most for your child's future?

Stability, both financially and emotionally

What college would you like your kids to go to?

Where ever they will receive the best education for their learning type.

What would you like your children to do professionally?

They are too young at the moment for me to think about that.

Entertainment...

Would you rather your child play video games or board games?

Board Games

Favorite board game to play with the family?

Puzzles and Candy Land

Better Saturday, go to the park or go to the mall?

Park

Favorite place to shop for the family?

Dillards, Marshalls, Costco, Super Walmart, and Target

Which is more fun, go to the movies or rent movies?

Rent Movies

Favorite place to take the family on vacation?

Hawaii and Disneyland, who doesn't like Disneyland

Three tips for sanity on a road trip?

Snacks, portable DVD and relax you'll be there soon enough

Dream vacation place?

Currently, New York

Your 3 favorite TV networks?

TNT, MTV and HBO

Your three favorite TV programs?

Entourage, RUNS House and Nanny 911

What types of TV programs do you let your kids watch?

Lots of preschool programs, most favorite "Little Einstiens" and "Handy Manny"

When is the last time you took the kids to a ballgame?

Two years ago

How much TV do you watch per week?

1-5

My Food...

What are your family's favorite meal(s)?

Pizza, chicken nuggets, and pan cakes

Do you prefer home cooked meals or take out?

Home Cooked Meals

What do you enjoy cooking the most for your family?

Meatballs and caseroles

Favorite place to eat out?

Ruth Chris Steak House

Give your favorite family recipe.

Meatballs: 1/2 ground beef, 1/2 sausage, 1 pack McCormick meatball seasoning, parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt and peper, italian seasoning, and sometimes one egg or bread crumbs. Mix, roll in 1" balls and either fry or bake. Place cooked meatballs in the crockpot with a jar of your favorit sauce. We make meatball subs with ours and top them with melted cheese.

Education And Occupation...

Education Level

Bachelors

Where did you go to high school?

Mountain View High School

Where did you go to college?

Arizona State University

I use my college degree in my current occupation.

true

What is your current occupation?

Second grade teacher

Miscellaneous...

What cartoon series of your childhood would you like to share with your kids?

Scooby Doo

My favorite hobby is...

Photography

I can’t wait to show my family...

Six Flags

The world will be a better place when...

Gas prices go down and pay rates go up

If I could wish for three things, they would be...

Lower gas prices, no bills and more time in the day

Where would you like to retire?

Somewhere peaceful

Family secret for treating a cold?

Mind over matter

Raine's Kids

Joshua has found his funny side. Once he finds something to make us laugh at, he does it over and over again until something new catches a smile.

Wow, is the boy full of energy. He is so happy to please others and can communicate well. My mild child loves both of his brothers, especially taking their toys. HA. He really likes to follow in the steps of his older brother and really watches out for his little one. I couldn't ask for anything more.

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