Sunday, December 8, 2013

Spotlight: Amy Allen

Amy Allen:
 Where were you born and raised? – Everywhere or nowhere depending on how you look at it.  My dad was in the Air Force so we moved around a lot.  Growing up, I lived in Wyoming, Alabama, California, Germany, Nebraska, Virginia, Colorado, and Nevada.  During my last 3 years of high school, I attended 4 different high schools in 4 different states. 
What brought you to St George? My husband hates the cold!!!                                                                            
Where did you go to college and what degree did you get?  What have you done since then? I graduated from BYU Provo with a BS degree in Family Science with an emphasis in Human Development.  I’ve spent the last 12 years working for Hewlett Packard Company in various roles.  I’m currently a Senior Manager of Business Consulting.  I have a great job that allows me to work from my home office where I spend most of my day talking with people all around the world.                                                             
 How did you and your husband meet?  How long have you been together? My husband and I met at an LDS mid-singles activity.  I wasn’t sure if I could fall for a “cowboy” but it was VERY easy and has been the greatest blessing of my life.  We were married in the Mesa, AZ temple and recently celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary.                                                                                    
What are the names of your kids? I have 3 step kids who live in Colorado – Ethan: 22, Jake: 20, Emilee: 18.  They are great kids.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
 What are your hobbies and/or favorite things to do? I love to travel and learn about new cultures.  I also really like to bake and eat what I’ve baked. J  I love spending time with my family and developing true friendships.  I also absolutely love my nursery and young women callings – it’s really the best of both worlds!  We have the sweetest nursery age kids and the best young women around!  I love animals and really enjoy taking care of our Pug (Mack), our 2 goats (Buddy & Bailey), and our a pot belly pig (Pearl) thanks to my husband and my neighbors (you know who you are!) for helping me become a “farm girl”.  I also really enjoy having neighbors & friends (you’re all invited!) over for our Fast Sunday evening bonfire & s’mores.                       
What is something unique about you?  I was able to visit East Germany while still under Communist rule on a few occasions and had the incredible opportunity of going with my YM/YW group to help knock the Berlin Wall down after the fall in 1990. 

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