Getting to Know You With Hillary Tuttle

March 13, 2015 Leave a comment


Occupation:
Independent Scents consultant
House cleaner/painter.
Family:
I am married to my best friend, Andrew Tuttle. We will be married 10 years in August this year! We have 2 perfectly ornery little boys that put a smile on our face every day! Eyan is 8 and Ryan is 6.
If you had three wishes, what would they be?
That my kids will grow up happy and healthy and give me cute little grandchildren wayyyyyy in the future Smiling face with smiling eyes
That my kids and grandkids have a peaceful world that’s worth growing up in.
Enough money to not have to worry about anything, but not so much that it changes the kind of person I am.
What would be your first priority if you were President?
Ending all the war and destruction that’s going on over seas and actually worrying about our country problems.
What is your favorite song?
Don’t have one. I love all kinds of music. Just depends on what kinds of mood I’m in Smiling face with smiling eyes
What does your family do for Easter?
We always go to my husbands grandparents. Granny makes the most amazing meal and the kids do an Easter egg hunt! Usually the Saturday before Easter we go to my parents. all my dads family comes too and we have a big party. Tons of kids running around playing, Easter egg hunt, and the most delicious Hodge podge of food!
What was your favorite food as a child?
Tacos
What is one of your pet peeves?
Barking dogs. I can’t stand the sound.
What would be your dream vacation?
Anywhere with a beach, cold drink, my hubby and kids, and a good book.
What is one of your favorite quotes?
Life is hard, it’s harder if you’re stupid. -John Wayne
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Don’t really have one.
 When you have 30 minutes of free time, what do you do?
Take a hot bath!
 What is your favorite book?
I love series. Anything romantic, exciting, or supernatural.
Hillary Tuttle

Hillary Tuttle

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Getting to Know You With Brooke Peterson

March 5, 2015 1 Comment


Occupation: I graduated from Creighton University in 2007 and have been employed at Methodist Hospital in Omaha as a Cardiac Nurse ever since. I am fortunate to work 2- 12 hour days a week with great co-workers and patients. The other 5 days of my week I am blessed to stay home with our two little girls!

Family: I am married to Clint Peterson and we have 2 daughters; Paisley (4 years old) and Hadley (17 months).

If you had three wishes, what would they be? My first wish would be for every child to grow up in a loving home with a happy childhood. Second, I would love to be able to “wish away” cancer. Third, I would wish for acceptance of all regardless of sex, religion, race, etc…

If you were President, what would your first act be? I have little to no desire to be president, so I would ask my VP to take over… in all honesty, I would do what I could to make all parties work together to get something done… that would need to happen foremost before anything additional could get done. 

What was your favorite food as a child? Ice Cream. Always has been, always will be!

If you won the lottery, what would be your first purchase? Depending on the size of my winnings, I would probably book a family vacation… after that the options are endless!

What is your favorite book? I love an easy read book as well as a good mystery. With toddlers at home my reading is quite limited, so the last good book I read was a Nicholas Sparks novel…and I cannot even remember the name!

What is one of your favorite quotes? I probably am a true believer in the saying “Kill Them With Kindness”… this is easy to forget at times too.

What is one of your pet peeves? Chewing with your mouth open. Or biting your silverware.

What chore do you absolutely hate doing? Ironing, I can wash, fold,  & put away, but I hate to iron.

What is your favorite time of the year? I love all of the seasons. As crazy as it sounds being married and growing up with a farmer, but I love Fall. Harvest time is crazy, but I love the colors, sounds, smells, and feeling that Autumn gives you!

When you have 30 minutes of free time, what do you do? Shower. Isn’t that what all mother’s of toddlers would answer?

What is your favorite song? I love “It’s a Wonderful World”.

Pictured are Clint and Brooke Peterson with their daughters Paisley and Hadley. Photo courtesy of Brooke Peterson.

Pictured are Clint and Brooke Peterson with their daughters Paisley and Hadley. Photo courtesy of Brooke Peterson.

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Getting to Know You: Cindy Stevens

January 20, 2015 Leave a comment


Occupation:   Currently retired.  Was a homemaker, and then was a substitute teacher for many years after my children were old enough to attend school during the day.
Family:   Husband, Tim.  Three grown children:   Stephanie, Tim Jr., and Tom.  Currently have four grandchildren, with another on the way.  
If you were granted three wishes, what would they be?   More wishes. I’d also wish for a lifetime of health and happiness to my kids and grandkids.  Lastly, I’d wish for a beautiful mountain cabin / house in the Rockies, overlooking a mountain stream.
What was your favorite food as a child?   I don’t like this as much today, but my mother made the greatest chicken pot pie I’ve ever tasted.  It was something that always made me feel comfortable, and I always looked forward to it.
Where do you live?   On a farm between Pender and Bancroft.
If you won the lottery, what would be your first purchase?   My very first purchase would be a new pick up for my husband!
What is your favorite movie?   The Notebook.
If you were President, what would be your first priority?   If I were President, my first priority would be reversing all of President Obama’s legislation.  Instead of ruling the country like a dictator, I would give the power back to the people.  I would not simply veto every bill or sign executive orders based on what I wanted to do, as we have today.
What would be your dream vacation?   My dream vacation would be to go to Australia for a month.  To just explore every inch of that continent that I could.  I’ve never been, and probably never will be able to.   So far, our anniversary trip to Paris has been my favorite travel experience…. very close to my dream trip.  🙂
What is your favorite form of exercise?    I have an elliptical that I really enjoy, but nothing beats taking my dogs for a long walk as the sun goes down during the summer.
What is your favorite quote?   “If today were the last day of your life, would you want to do what you are about to do today?”   –  Steve Jobs
Happy 28th anniversary on Saturday to Tim and Cindy Stevens on Saturday! This picture is on their 25th anniversary in Paris! Happy Anniversary and many more! Photo courtesy of Cindy Stevens.

Tim and Cindy Stevens

What is your favorite book?  I will always love the Hobbit!!!!!
What is your favorite song?   Good Vibrations by the Beach Boys.

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Getting to Know You: Brandy McElroy

January 8, 2015 Leave a comment


  1. Occupation: Stay at home mom.

 

  1. Family: My family consists of my husband Jarrod, my daughter Karley and son Lane.

 

  1. Where do you live? Lyons NE.

 

  1. If you won the lottery, what would be your first purchase? My first purchase if I were to win the lottery would probably be a larger house that would accommodate all of our needs as a family but mostly for my daughter as she has mobility delays.

 

5.What was your favorite food when you were a child? I didn’t have one food I loved, but my favorite (and still tastes like home) is beef roast, mashed potatoes and gravy with homegrown corn.

 

  1. What did you do to ring in the New Year? I stayed in and cuddled with my babies and husband.

 

  1. If you were granted 3 wishes, what would they be? My wishes would be: 1. To take all of my daughters threat of cancer away.
  2. (in reality) I would wish all of our debt away.
  3. I would like to see the world less hectic.

 

  1. What is your favorite form of exercise? Walking.

 

  1. What is one of your pet peeves? Dishonesty.

 

  1. What is one of your favorite quotes? “It is what it is.”

 

  1. What is your favorite book? I don’t read.

 

  1. What if your favorite hobby? Cooking/baking.

 

  1. What is your favorite song? Whatever it is by Zach Brown Band.

    Brandy McElroy

    Brandy McElroy

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Getting to Know You With Brooke Johnson

December 3, 2014 Leave a comment


  • Occupation: Stay at home mom with a new job on the horizon very soon!
  • Family: Fiance Tommy and son Trey.
  • Where do you live? Craig, Nebraska
  • If you won the lottery, what would be your first purchase? Probably a new vehicle, after I paid off loans and set aside some for Trey’s savings!
  • What was your favorite food as a child? Tater tot casserole
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  • What Christmas traditions do you and your family have? We set up and decorate the Christmas tree together. Grandma Johnson makes Trey’s sugar cookies and we all get together to do the frosting/decorating of them. Christmas Eve we open a new pair of jammies and a holiday book to read. We also leave Santa a plate of cookies and glass of milk. Next year, we plan to start “Kindness Bears,” where every day in December Trey will do something kind for someone else.
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 What is your favorite Christmas song? Silent Night.
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 What is your favorite Christmas show? Elf









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 What is your favorite Christmas memory from your childhood? Getting together with my extended families and just enjoying each others company.
  • If you were granted three wishes, what would they be? 1. Cure for cancers 2. That everyone is able to experience true happiness. 3. There’s too many wishes!
  • What is your favorite form of exercise? Running.
  • What is your favorite quote? Let your faith be bigger than your fears.
  • What are you most thankful for:? My son, Trey.
  • How will you spend this Christmas? I will be hosting the Johnson family Christmas this year on Christmas Eve. Christmas Day will be spent opening presents in the morning and getting together with my family in the afternoon!

 

Tommy, from left, Trey, Jayde (the family pet) and Brooke. Photo courtesy of Brooke Johnson.

Tommy, from left, Trey, Jayde (the family pet) and Brooke. Photo courtesy of Brooke Johnson.

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