My husband and I have eight children, ages 19-33. We live in rural Minnesota, about 1 hour west of Minneapolis-St. Paul. We have four grandchildren. We love to spend time in northern Michigan on the shores of Lake Superior.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

We are traveling to Norway, Sweden, and Finland this summer for our son's wedding and to visit relatives in Finland.

Interests

walking, biking, reading, cooking, camping, knitting

• cooking
• walking
• reading
• traveling
• knitting
• cycling
• camping
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Rosamunde Pilcher, Maeve Binchy, John Sandford, The Boys in the Boat, Unbroken

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have given birth to and raised eight children with my husband!

Teach, Learn, Share

Since I am a teacher, I am always interested in learning new things and sharing ideas with others.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My interest in their country, my family, my language

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Finland, Germany, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United States