About

Hi and welcome! I started this little blog ten years ago as a way to process our family's move from the state of Washington back to the Midwest. After two years in Glen Ellyn, Illinois we were able to return to our charming little city on Puget Sound. 

I’ve been the wife of Michael for almost 37 years and we’re empty-nester parents of four young adults; two married sons and two daughters. Our children all graduated from Whitworth University. They live in San Diego, Los Angeles, Spokane and University Place. I miss having them all under my roof!

I was raised in Carmel, Indiana and I attended Ball State University, where I majored in Elementary Education and flourished as a member of Chi Omega. Although I still miss the Midwest, we’ve called Washington State our home for the last twenty-three years.

Besides teaching Preschool, Kindergarten and First Grade, I spent many years as an at-home busy Mama. When the adorable baby boutique I worked at for four years closed down, I spent six months as the nanny of a sweet baby girl. (I got on-the-job training for my favorite job; being a grandma to Gracie!)

I love volunteering as a MOPS mentor, doing bible studies with my girlfriends, taking walks around our Harbor town with our dog Sydney, cuddling our feisty cat Thor, traveling (especially to see our kids!) and inviting friends to sit around our table. Coffee or red wine? Yes, please!

I am a follower of Jesus and am aware that God takes my daily situations and turns them into life lessons. I try to share what I'm learning here at See Jane Learn. Occasionally I write a bit about being an empty-nester, attempting to look presentable and get healthy as 60-year-old, simple joys, travel, things around the home, and new discoveries. 

My hope is you’ll smile and be encouraged. Thank you so much for stopping by!

In His Grip, 

Jane

xo