Number One:  My Family

There is no one in the world I would rather spend time with than my family!  They are always there for the good times and even the not so good times!

Number Two: Teaching

I absolutely love teaching! I love watching my students getting smarter and more curious about the world around them. There is not another job in the world I would rather have!

Number Three: My Dog!

I just love my dog Ranger. He is lovable and loyal and has these great big eyes that just make you want to pet him! He is always so happy to see me at the end of the day! PS: Don't let my cat know about this!

Number Four: Traveling

I love visiting new and familiar places. As soon as I finish a vacation, I am already thinking about the next one! My favorite vacation spot in Michigan is Mackinac Island. We go there a lot! Other spots I have loved visiting with my family include Hawaii, Disney World, Arizona, Paris and New York City. I'm already wondering where I'll go next!

Number Five: My Phone

I have to admit it, I love my phone! I use it to read the news, check the weather, to keep track of Katie, Rachel and Charlie and for e-mail. I use it the least for making phone calls!

Number Six: Reading

I love reading in my spare time. I have a problem though when I start a new book. I can't put it down!  I don't read books for fun during the week because if I get started I don't want to stop to check papers, or cook dinner, or do anything else I should be doing. My favorite genre is mystery, and my favorite authors are Harlen Coben and Michael Connelly.

Number Seven: Coffee

It doesn't matter if it comes from Starbucks, McDonalds or if I make it at home-I love coffee!

Number Eight: Cooking

I love cooking for my family.

Number Nine: Laughing

Number Ten: Exercising

I love going for long walks or going to the gym. It's a nice quiet time