I'm terrible at summing up who I am in one paragraph because I do so many different things and am influenced by so many wonderful people and experiences. At a glance, I'm the lucky mom of two amazing, inspiring little girls who spend their days growing a love of learning. I'm also the wife of a talented engineer husband who I get to work alongside with from home each day. I keep busy as a design researcher who also paints, sews, and gardens, and served on the Board of Directors at a local school. I used to hold a limited teaching license in K-12 art, have helped teach math, and am homeschooling my oldest daughter starting in 2020.
We are a licensed foster family, so occasionally you may see photos with faces or other identifying features blurred out. We do that to protect their privacy, along with not sharing names, ages, or any private information. Our oldest has always been allowed to decide what we post here or on social media, so if you see a photo with her, she's given the OK.
Shortly after my oldest daughter was born, I was diagnosed with cancer and went through several major surgeries and chemo treatments that affected my skin and hair and self-image. Since then, I've placed more focus on finding healthier, better product choices for my family, seeking natural cleaners and soaps and finding cosmetics and other products that work with my now drier skin and hair. As a family, we've also transitioned to more fresh and organic foods, cooking from scratch most nights.
Now we're at home all of the time, protecting ourselves and others from COVID-19, going a little nutty, not getting enough done, and that's totally fine.
We are a licensed foster family, so occasionally you may see photos with faces or other identifying features blurred out. We do that to protect their privacy, along with not sharing names, ages, or any private information. Our oldest has always been allowed to decide what we post here or on social media, so if you see a photo with her, she's given the OK.
Shortly after my oldest daughter was born, I was diagnosed with cancer and went through several major surgeries and chemo treatments that affected my skin and hair and self-image. Since then, I've placed more focus on finding healthier, better product choices for my family, seeking natural cleaners and soaps and finding cosmetics and other products that work with my now drier skin and hair. As a family, we've also transitioned to more fresh and organic foods, cooking from scratch most nights.
Now we're at home all of the time, protecting ourselves and others from COVID-19, going a little nutty, not getting enough done, and that's totally fine.