Well I stayed right here in the N.W. except for three years in the Army. From the coast to Seatle then back to Portland and the surrounding city's. I guess I've just got webbed feet. I've been married for 32 years to the same young lady. Raised the kids in Milwaukie, then after 21 years, moved to Oregon City.

I attended the University of Oregon where I met my husband Tom our freshman year.  He told me he was from the “Greater Bay Area” – which I later found out was Coos Bay, Oregon not San Francisco!  We have been married 35 years and have been fortunate to live in the Portland area the entire time despite several corporate offers to leave the area.  I worked at Pacific NW Bell and an art gallery before our son was born and then have been a stay at home mom and community volunteer.  I volunteered my time in various schools and throughout the community while our kids were growing. We are a family of Ducks. Aaron (28) is a graduate of the Architecture Program from U of O. Chelsi (20) is currently a sophomore there.  We have been fortunate to have been able to travel extensively with Italy being one of our favorites where we continue to return. The last couple of years we have also enjoyed exploring our own beautiful country. Besides accumulating some air miles we have put many miles on the Suburban, motorcycle and bicycles exploring the back roads and National Parks. At 45 I decided I wanted to learn Spanish and I am still at it.  I spend too much time in the gym or on the golf course, but I also like to snow ski, bicycle and hike.  In May we are going to hike the Grand Canyon rim to rim.  One more thing to cross off my “bucket list”.  Jumping out of an airplane is not on that list! I feel fortunate in my life, with good health, a loving family and many great friends. Looking forward to seeing everyone this summer.