About Me

  • About Me: I live in the Midwest with my hubby of 6 years, our son Lucas John (b. 9/24/07), and our zany dog Charlie. God knocked our socks off when he surprised us with the news of Lucas...we were chosen to be his parents through adoption, and we were SO ecstatic!! I now stay home with him, which is the best job ever.

More About Me

  • Nicknames: Netje, Nettie, Annie
  • Nationality: Dutch origin
  • Religion: Christian
  • Interests: Being a mommy, Singing, Camping, Cooking, Traveling, Gardening, Leading worship, Home-decorating, Drinking Coffee, Taking walks with my family, cooking, thrift store shopping, sewing, crafting, watching movies, and spoiling my nieces and nephews!
  • Expertise: How to change a diaper and burp a baby
  • Occupation: Stay-at-home-mom, and house-cleaner

Television

  • Favorite Shows: 24, Numbers, CSI
  • Favorite Channels: HGTV, TLC
  • Favorite Reruns: King of Queens
  • Most Addictive Show: 24
  • Favorite Late Night Talk Show: I never stay up late enough to know!
  • Favorite Theme Song: King of Queens
  • Show I Secretly Watch: Sex in the City (the tamed down re-run version)
  • Show I wished wasn't cancelled: Everwood, Judging Amy

Movies

  • Favorite Movies: Ocean's Eleven, Chocolat, Notting Hill, Down with Love
  • Favorite Actors: Joaquin Phoenix, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Renee Zellweger, Drew Barrymore
  • Favorite Genre: Romantic Comedy
  • Favorite Soundtracks: Notting Hill
  • Movies I can watch over and over: Swing Kids, Down with Love, Music & Lyrics

Books

  • Favorite Books: Anne of Green Gables
  • Favorite Authors: Karen Kingsbury, Anne LaMott, John Grisham

Style

  • Where I shop: Gordmans, ShopKo, Consignment stores
  • Brands I love: Eddie Bauer, Birkenstock
  • I like to wear: Capris and sandles

Food

  • Favorite Cuisine: anything Mexican
  • Favorite Dishes: Enchiladas, Chicken Alfredo
  • Favorite Desserts: Cheesecake
  • Favorite Drinks: Iced Coffee, Root Beer, diet Coke with Lime
  • Favorite Junk Foods: Caramel, donuts, doritos
  • Best meal ever: I love Steak, Lettuce Salad and Garlic Bread
  • Favorite Restaurants: Chili's
  • Foods I hate: mushy green beans

College

  • School Name: Dordt College
  • Status: Alumni
  • Class of: 2002
  • Attended: 1998 - 2002
  • Degree type: Bachelors
  • Major(s): Psychology

High School

  • School Name: Sioux Falls Christian High School
  • Status: Alumni
  • Class of: 1998
  • Attended: 1992 - 1998
  • Organizations: Music and Drama