L.J. Mehlenbacher
Hello! My name is Laura. I live in a small town in Missouri with my son and my husband. I am a stay at home mom.
My past-times include: reading (Nora Roberts), watching sports (Nascar & football), doing puzzle books, playing games, and crocheting. However, my absolute favorite past-time is hanging out with my family. On Sunday evenings we have a family night where the TV goes off and we sit down to play board games. I recently taught my son how to play Jenga and he loves that game. We also cook our meal together and my son really loves that time together.
I can't think of anything else to write in my biography. So, if there is anything else that I forget and you want to know then please ask!
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My past-times include: reading (Nora Roberts), watching sports (Nascar & football), doing puzzle books, playing games, and crocheting. However, my absolute favorite past-time is hanging out with my family. On Sunday evenings we have a family night where the TV goes off and we sit down to play board games. I recently taught my son how to play Jenga and he loves that game. We also cook our meal together and my son really loves that time together.
I can't think of anything else to write in my biography. So, if there is anything else that I forget and you want to know then please ask!
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