About Us

Paul and Laura met in choir class at UW Fox Valley.  Both went to UW Oshkosh for their teaching degrees.  Paul has a BSE: Secondary Education in English, Speech Communication, and Theatre, and Laura has a BSE: Secondary Education in English, Speech Communication, and Psychology.  In addition to substitute teaching, the couple enjoys singing for weddings.  


Q&A

What was your favorite moment of your first year of marriage?

     Paul:  Going camping at Devil's Lake
     Laura:  Slow dancing with Paul at various wedding receptions

If you were a hunting fanatic, what animal would you hang from your wall?

     Paul:  Bear
     Laura:  Giraffe

What is your favorite pet name?

     Paul:  Pork Chop
     Laura:  Pork Chop

If you had a tattoo, what would it be and where would it be?

     Paul:  A barcode on my arm
     Laura:  A blue star on my butt

If you could dis-invent one thing, what would it be?

     Paul:  Cell phones
     Laura:  Television

What makes you want to vomit?

     Paul:  The smell of popcorn
     Laura:  Changing a poopy diaper

What is your favorite kind of doughnut?

     Paul:  Triple chocolate
     Laura:  Bavarian filled

What do you need more of right now?

     Paul:  Money!
     Laura:  Money!

What is college really good for?

     Paul:  Nothing!  They need to make diplomas more aesthetically pleasing.  Diplomas are nothing but decoration!
     Laura:  Absolutely NOTHING! 

How many minutes does it take you to get ready in the morning?

     Paul:  About 35 minutes
     Laura:  It depends... if you want me to look good, about one hour

What famous piece of art would you most like to hang in your home?

     Paul:  Picasso's Guernica
    
Laura:  Michelangelo's Creation of Man

If you had to cover your bedroom with wallpaper displaying someone's face, who would it be?

     Paul:  Laura
     Laura:  Many different kittens

How many times a year do you usually get sick?

     Paul:  Once
     Laura:  At least 3 times

What would you title your autobiography?

     Paul:  Blah. Blah. Blah.
    
Laura:  The Journey of an Unemployed Speech Teacher

What color doesn't look good on you?

     Paul:  Clear
     Laura:  Green, camel, purple, yellow, orange, & hot pink

What time do you usually fall asleep during the week?

     Paul:  11:30
     Laura:  9:30

If you could be an expert on any one subject, what would it be?

     Paul:  Music...I'd like to play the piano
     Laura:  Ditto

How much money would you like to be making in ten years?

     Paul:  $40,000 (Is that so much to ask?)
     Laura:  $70,000

What is the worst grade you ever received?  What class was it for?

     Paul:  D - Public Policy (I was there the first & last day of class)
     Laura:  C - Elementary Psychological Statistics (I blame the prof)

What will you be doing 10 years from today?

     Paul:  Working one job instead of three
     Laura:  HOPEFULLY teaching public speaking

 

These are a few of our favorite things...

 

PAUL

 

LAURA

Favorite Color Red Blue
Favorite Movie Moulin Rouge
American Beauty
Star Wars (all of them)
Back to the Future (all)
Moulin Rouge
Big Fish
Star Wars (all of them)
Ever After
Favorite X-mas Movie It's a Wonderful Life Elf
Favorite TV Show LOST
So You Think You Can Dance
Smallville
M*A*S*H
LOST
So You Think You Can Dance
Smallville
Seinfeld
Favorite Food Gyros
Any Chinese
Popcorn
Sopapillas (fried tortilla with cinnamon)
Favorite Restaurant Oakland Gyros (in Milwaukee) Oakland Gyros
The Melting Pot
Favorite Animal Polar Bear Cats, elephants, & giraffes
Favorite Sport PACKER football Cheerleading/Dancing
Ice skating
Favorite Show/Musical Ragtime West Side Story
Favorite Vocal Artist Freddie Mercury (of Queen) Beyonce Knowles
Jennifer Lopez
Favorite College Professor Dr. Daniel Putman (Philosophy-UW Fox Valley) Dr. Daniel Putman
Favorite Summer Activity Disc golfing
Working on my house
Swimming
Sunbathing (with Paul & lots of sunscreen)
Favorite Winter Activity Sleeping
Cross Country Skiing
Sledding
Cross Country Skiing
Favorite Vacation Destination Mexico (our Honeymoon resort) Mexico
Favorite Wisconsin Destination Noah's Ark (in Wisconsin Dells) The Milwaukee County Zoo
Favorite High School Moment Rumors (a play I was in) Grease (a musical I was in)
Football games with friends
Cheerleading & Jazz choir
Favorite Collegiate Moment Tommy (a musical I was in with Laura)
       played the part of Tommy (the lead)
Tommy (a musical I was in with Paul)
        played a chorus girl
Favorite Gift Received Homemade Christmas ornaments (made by Laura) My engagement ring (on my 21st birthday)
Favorite Gift Given Laura's engagement ring Paul's ornaments
Most Favorite Thing about Marriage Laura Being with someone who loves me more than anything else
Least Favorite Thing about Marriage Hair in the shower drain Boy Odor
Career Goal Public Speaking & Theatre Teacher Public Speaking & Psychology Teacher
Family Goal

Big house
Baby girl
Only 1 cat

Big house
3 kids (including twins)
2 cats, small dog, 2 fish, turtle


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