25 Things About Me

1. I am the very proud grandma of four adorable grandchildren: Josiah, Annika, Aurelia, and Marshall.
2. I am the proud mother of Hans, Peder, and Heidi.
3. I love the spouses my kids have married: Rachel, Sarah, and Chad.
4. I have a very close relationship with my brother and sister: Jerry and Janet.
5. I have two aunts and many cousins whom I adore.
   
6. I have always loved music; if I could do things over, I would have stayed in college and become a high school choral director.
7. I am blessed with my dream job - celebrated my eighth anniversary a week ago.
8. I have great friends.
9. My favorite color is red.
10. I believe you can never have too many dishes.
11. I'm definitely a morning person.
12. I made my goal weight at Weight Watchers last night!
    
13. I would rather watch a movie than read a book.
14. I have a rather large collection of movies.
15. My hobbies are knitting, counted cross stitch, and playing the piano.
16. When I was in 6th grade, I sang in a talent show which was televised on our local TV station. Part way through, I forgot the words and sort of froze.
    
17. I went to the Ed Sullivan show when I was in 5th grade. Guests were Tony Curtis and Burt Lancaster.
18. I'm a Christian.
19. I have a pet canary named Peppi.
20. I've been to 16 countries.
21. I drive a red New Beetle and like it as much today as when I bought it, 10 1/2 years ago.
22. I would rather bake than cook.
23. My favorite seasons are Spring and Autumn. I wish each would last lots longer than they do here in Minnesota.
24. I try to have a good time and keep a positive attitude.
    
25. My favorite restaurant is The Original Pancake House; favorite entree: the apple pancake.