Where are you originally from? Anacortes, WA

When did you join FIT4MOM? I joined during fall of 2016, after my twins were born.

What classes do you attend? HIIT Body Boost in Bothell, Tues/Thurs and sometimes Saturday!

Who is/are your workout buddy(ies) and their age(s)? Connor (13 going on 17), Megan (8), Evan (8)

What is your favorite thing about FIT4MOM? Jamie! And the supportive community she’s built that prioritizes exercise, friendship, and laughs. It’s why I haven’t left even though I don’t have littles anymore.

What is your current job? Or what did you do before staying at home (if you don’t currently work outside the home)? I’m a director at Puget Sound Energy. I help pull together our plans to transition to cleaner electricity.

Share your thoughts on the concept of “it takes a village” – is it important for moms to join a village? Absolutely. Being a mom is hard without other mom friends to lean on.

What is your favorite beverage? English breakfast tea with milk! And a glass of red wine on a Saturday night.

What is your favorite dessert? Cheesecake

You are given 4 hours of FREE babysitting. What would you do? Drinks and dinner with my husband. Maybe a long walk beforehand if we have 4 hours to work with!

What is your ultimate child-free vacation destination? Anywhere with a beach!

How has becoming a mother changed you? In all ways. It has made me tougher, it has made me more of a worrier, it has grown my capacity to love, and it has tested my patience!

I am happiest when...I am with my family, on or near water, with no schedules to follow, just adventuring outside together.