Hometown Attica,
Indiana
Education Associate
of Science in Nursing
Stroller
Strides Member since 2009
Members of
your Family Husband
Todd, Kylie 2 years old, new baby Kate due in July
Current/previous
Career I was a
nurse working in different types of radiology departments. Most of my experience has been in
cardiac cath lab where people who are having a heart attack get stents placed.
What was
your childhood ambition? I have
always wanted to be a nurse like my Grandma. When I was around 12, I spent a summer with her and she took
me to work every night. They gave
me the job of answering the call lights and giving the patients water.
What does
motherhood mean to you? It’s the
best job I’ve ever had. I think it
was what I was meant to do more than anything else.
What is
the furthest you have been from home? I spent
the summer between my junior and senior year of high school in the south of
France.
What has Stroller Strides
done for you? I had
diabetes with my first pregnancy.
It is really common to get it with the second pregnancy. I honestly believe that all the
exercise in between prevented me from getting it the second time.
What is your favorite exercise in
Stroller Strides? I like
anything with strength training.
What other
ways do you enjoy being active outside class? I do a lot
of crafts, like scrap booking. I
am really interested in miniatures.
Right now I am building a dollhouse. It’s got wood flooring, wallpaper, and I ran electric light
fixtures in it.
What is your proudest
moment? The most
important thing I have ever done is become a mother, so I’m proud/ lucky that I
was able to.
What is
something that you did that you hope your child does not do? Oh my
there are so many things! I hope
my child doesn’t go to France with her boyfriend and come back with a tattoo.
What are
three of your favorite things? Family, cream cheese, and peanut butter
Tell us
something about yourself that would surprise us or makes you unique. I love to
hear or read about old houses or cemeteries that are supposed to be
haunted.
If
we asked your spouse what they think your best qualities are, what would they
say? He would say that we work well together and
know about different things. He’s
better with math and technology and I’m better with planning home remodels or
what colors look the best.
