In keeping up with true biography fashion, I'll also share a few facts about me:

• I'm an Air Force veteran. I always feel the need to put this first because it's the one thing in life that I did that still surprises me. 

• I love to exercise. I'd prefer to walk anywhere than drive and often challenge myself to see how many steps I can get in a day.If I go more than one day without getting some form of exercise in, I get antsy and moody and miserable. Ask my husband. 

• I feel ridiculously lucky. I've been blessed with an amazing family and friends, a love of health and fitness which has allowed me to live a healthy, energetic life. And I spend my working hours writing for both fictional and factual publications.

• I'm horrible with directions. Maps don't make sense in my mind. I can describe a person's face including every precise detail, but I couldn't tell you what streets lead to where. 

• I enjoy being a mother far more than I ever thought I would. Through all of the hard work that goes into parenting, the overall joy is worth every tantrum, every minute of lost sleep and every drop in the bank account. 

• I'm SUPER silly. In fact I'm surprised my friend didn't include that word when describing me. I guess she was being nice. ;) I make up crazy, off-the-wall dance moves and I have a slightly odd obsession with reptiles and furry animals. I call them creatures. I'd rather spend a day searching for frogs and turtles over dining in a five-star restaurant.