Random Facts
01. Birthdate: September 11, 1969
02. Middle Name: Lynn
03. Siblings: Candace (3 1/2 years younger than me) and Cassandra (8 years younger than me)
04. Pets: Roxi (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel), Kai (Chocolate Labrador), Bijou (hamster), Luna (cat), Buddy (23 year-old American Quarter Horse Gelding), Pumpkin (10 year-old American Quarter Horse Mare), Starlight (10 year old Chincoteague Pony Mare), Stetson (12 year-old American Paint Horse Gelding), Mr. Dots (15 year-old American Miniature Horse Gelding), Ripley (13 year-old Quarter/Pony Cross Gelding)
05. Natural Hair Color: Well, when I was really young it was a dark blonde (see ‘Beyond the Charade’ cover), then I began dying my hair at 18. So according to the roots I see every 6 weeks, it looks like a light brown now.
06. Eyes: Dark brown
07. Height: 5 ft. 2 1/2 inches
08. Nationality: My father is from Kentucky and my mother is from California. Their grandparents/great-grandparents etc. came from all over Europe.
09. Languages Spoken: English and a little bit of Spanish… Very little bit!
10. Resides: Born and raised in Orange County, CA. Now live in North West Montana.
[ Favorites ]
01. Favorite 5 songs I've recorded: I Guess, This Too Shall Pass (duet w/ Yolanda Adams), Tomorrow, Wisdom of Tenderness, Lean On Me
02. Favorite album I've recorded: Holiday
03. Favorite music video I've done: More
04. Color: White (like vintage gloss acrylic). Brown, (like my vintage western saddle). Orange (like the old leather couches in my parents family room)
05. Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7 “…for God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind”
06. Hymn : His Eye is on the Sparrow, It Is Well
07. Food: Brian Ray’s hand smashed potatoes
08. City: Manhattan, New York, Venice (Italy)
09. Cereal : Kashi w/ blueberries
10. Ice Cream : Moose Tracks (at a little place in whitefish, Montana) it has pieces of chocolate and peanut butter in vanilla ice cream
11. Movies : The Mission, Roman Holiday, the Lord Of The Rings trilogy
12. Books: Wisdom of Tenderness by Brennan Manning, Waking the Dead by John Eldredge, The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Walking on Water by Madeleine L’engle, The Education of Little Tree by Forrest Carter
13. Salad Dressing: Morton’s Bleu Cheese and the balsamic vinaigrette I learned how to make in Tarla’s cooking class
14. Shampoo: pureology
15. Board Game: Balderdash
16. Starbuck's Drink: I prefer Pete’s or Kean, but since we don’t have either of those here in Montana, I will sometimes go to Montana Coffee Traders or Cowgirl Coffee….although I now have several friends that work at our local Starbucks so I will swing in and support them from time to time. Coffee has become a very big deal with our family and friends. We make lattes and americanos and cappuccinos at home mostly, and very late at night, with both kids doing a far better job making them than me. And to finally actually answer the question, my drink is a skinny latte, no flavor. Iced in the summer, hot in the winter.
17. Sports Team: Anaheim Angels
18. 70's/80's TV Show: Little House on the Prairie, Wonder Woman
19. Hangout Spot: Home
20. Perfume: Creed Spring Flowers
21. TV Show: ALIAS…yes, I still watch it on dvd
[ Random Facts ]
01. If you could have any other profession, what would it be? I can’t imagine, I was made to do what I do.
02. What are you afraid of? Sharks and mountain lions
03. What s currently in your CD player? One Republic, Kirk Franklin, Harry Potter book 7 , some worship music
04. What do you value most in your friends? Their faithfulness and loyalty.
05. When you’ re a grandmother, what do you want your grandchildren to call you? MIMI
06. If you were president for a day, what would you do first? Totally revamp and update all the interior décor of the white house and have my friend Stan design staff uniforms.
07. If you could have dinner with any person, who would it be and why? Honestly, I can’t think of anyone I’d rather share a meal with than my husband and kids. They are so funny and smart and a joy to be with.
08. What is the most meaningful present you’ve ever received? A new wedding ring while vacationing in Venice, Italy where we renewed our vows, with said ring, in a cathedral with a priest who spoke no English. It was all a surprise!
09. Who told you he/she loved you last? Depending on when you read this, it could be anyone. We say it to each other a lot around here.
10. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought? I need a facial and to try to get in bed earlier tonight
11. What's one thing you cannot do if you're life depended on it? Draw or cut a straight line.
12. What were you doing at midnight last night? Sleeping.
13. What's a phrase or word you find yourself overly saying? "That’s so funny."
14. Who is the first person you call when you have a bad day? Other than Jesus? my mom or dad. Or Brian
15. What is the first thing you do in the morning? Pray, then coffee, then school or feed horses, depending on the day.
16. What was the first concert you ever went to? Scott Wesley Brown. I was like 10, staying in Bakersfield with my Aunt Martha. My cousin Caroline took me.
17. Who do you feel is the best female artist out there right now? Other than me? Kidding of course…. Oh geez… I like so many for completely different reasons. I don’t think there is one that is ‘the best’… I am really enjoying Carrie Underwood right now. I love India Arie, I adore Tina and Erica (Mary Mary), I love Imogene Heap for her simplicity and sincerity, Jill Scott can sing a song, bjork has power, range and emotion, Beyonce is above and beyond most. Cece Winans is remarkable and will always be my favorite
18. What’ s the most relied-upon spiritual truth in your life? That Jesus loves me (John 3:16), knows me (Jeremiah 1) and has my life in his hands (Psalm 31:15).