My husband and I have been married for over 25 years. We have lived most of our lives in Bellingham and feel very lucky to have raised our children here. 

My children, Jack and Fay are the great joy of my life. They are seven years apart giving me familiarity with the struggles and joys of pregnancy, childbirth and parenting. My children have been, and continue to be, my biggest teachers. I realized very quickly with my first born how I wanted to be better for him! He showed me my strengths, what I needed to learn, and who I wanted to be. My second child helped me see how precious and immediate life is. I learned to enjoy and savor every moment. I never wanted my life with my children to be a complete blur. Achieving this has not always been easy, but it remains a constant aspiration in my life.