I am local, born and raised. I love everything the Northwest has to offer. Water, mountains, "The Bluest Skies I've Ever Seen", and YES, even the Rain! A Northwest spring day will bring sunshine, cherry blossoms, the Mariner's at the Safe. Or how about a blustery winter's day, a cozy fire, a warm wool sweater, or maybe a day skiing at Stevens, perhaps the NFC Champion Seahawks at Qwest Field. And there is nothing like a Seattle summer. It's rarely too hot, always gorgeous, a walk around Green Lake or a trip down to the Pike Place market, maybe a ferry ride just because. When it comes to fall, you can't believe how amazing a Seattle autumn can be. The leaves changing colors, the UW back in session, Husky games. The best of everything is here in the Northwest to be discovered and rediscovered over and over again.

I am local born and raised. This is the most beautiful place on earth to live, work and play. Mountains and lakes, parks and trails, it's all here to be discovered over and over again. My husband and I have chosen to stay in the Northwest, so that our four children get to experience this amazing area.

" To the world, you may be just one person, but to one person, you may just be the world"