My husband and I have been married for 25 years and have been blessed with 5 children. My husband has recently retired from the Water Department and is now doing his heart’s desire, teaching. We have decided that we are going to spend more time traveling as a family since my husband now has summers off. Our oldest, Jocelyn (25) is married and has given us our 1st grandbaby! What an absolute joy and blessing! Jacob (23) is a Cost Analyst for Betenbough Home Builders. Our three youngest boys are Nathanael (15), Silas (13) and Luke (9). I love to support all things local and when traveling I hope to learn all about the locals and the best local spots. I am a people person and absolutely love the idea of Couchsurfing! Being able to meet many different people from all over my country and the world is so amazing. I have been told I have the gift of hospitality and that I don't know a stranger. I have really been enjoying the wonderful world of Couchsurfing!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

*******After Hosting several families and singles and surfing a couple of times I am adding this...Meeting new like-minded people who have so much to offer in the way of life experiences, conversations, etc. My whole family has come to anticipate and truly look forward to meeting and getting to know our next surfers or hosts!*******

Interests

Local Coffee Shops and Roastries, education, Peloton spin cycling, nature, beautiful sunsets, taking in all the beauty this world has to offer, visiting and getting to know others, sampling and discovering new cuisines, dating my husband whom I absolutely adore, wine tasting, learning about alternative natural remedies, homebirth, travel, so many things!

• education
• cooking
• wine tasting
• walking
• traveling
• family
• christianity
• homeschooling
• library
• family travel

Music, Movies, and Books

Mrs. Doubtfire, The Notebook, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, Bucket List, The Wedding Singer, The Wedding Planner.

Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Pilgrim’s Progress, Frankenstein, Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre, What Alice Forgot, The Goldfinch, When Breath Becomes Air, The Dutch House, The War that Saved My Life, The Scarlet Letter, Dear Edward, The Giver of Stars, The Plot to Kill Hitler, Big Lies in a Small Town, The Hiding Place, Small Great Things, November 9, Unorthodox, The Golden Goblet, The Witch of Blackbird Pond, Carry On Mr. Bowditch, The Hidden Hand, Red Sails to Capri, Walk the World's Rim, The Lamplighter

Switchfoot, Pink, Avicii, Chris Tomlin, Jeremy Camp, Lady Gaga, Adele, Andy Grammar, Chainsmokers, Chris Tomlin

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Homeschooled and Graduated two children

Teach, Learn, Share

Cooking, crochet, playing board games, some Spanish, our homeschooling experience, hospitality, etc.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My passion for all things local, my New Mexican heritage, background and cooking, my beautiful children who are awesome and enjoy discovering new things, meeting new people, playing board and card games, etc. My passion for local eats in our city, my homeschooling adventures, my faith, my sweet dogs and cat.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Jamaica, Mexico, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States