I grew up in a very beautiful, but tiny town in Oregon. My family moved to Oregon when I was five. Before this, we resided in Gig Harbor, Washington near the birth places of my mom and dad. Due to a job opportunity, my parents moved all five of us kids south to Oregon where they have stayed for almost 20 years. I have three older brothers and one little sister. My big family is very important to me and has recently started growing with marriages and a brand new nephew born in September.

When it was time for me to go to college, I wasn't ready to move very far from my family so I attended Oregon State University. This was the perfect choice for me and it allowed me to be close enough still to drive home on the weekends. I also was fortunate enough to have my sister as a roommate. We are best friends so this was the perfect arrangement for us! I earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences with an option in Early Childhood Development and Education in June 2006. Go Beavers!

In August of 2006, I was finally ready for a change of pace and location. So, I moved to California and started my Credentials/Master's Degree program here at the University of California, Davis. It has been a great experience but I am ready to move back to Oregon where I hope to get a teaching job for 2007. I am eager to be close to my family and my fiance! 

In October of 2007, I am getting married! We are traveling to Maui, Hawaii where we will have our wedding outside with the palm trees and our families. We are so excited and looking forward to the vacation as well!

Other than that, I enjoy shopping, cooking, eating, teaching, and of course, spe nding time with the ones I love!