This profile used to belong just to Lauren, but she decided to bring the family along and make it a family profile.

We are an adventurous family of four. Lauren and Brian fell in love via international and domestic travel. Now that there are two young people in the picture, mom and dad are determined to introduce them to the whole world!

Each family member is described below.

LAUREN
Lauren has been described as lively, outgoing, easy-going, good natured, fun loving, and smart. She is an English instructor at a community college. She loves her job teaching writing. Most of her time outside of work is spent playing with the kids, cooking, reading, exercising, singing and eating. She loves to cook and share a meal with others.

BRIAN
Brian has been described as introspective, thoughtful, calm, easy-going, and studious. He teaches GED at a technical college. He likes being active (tennis, bowling, etc.), thinking about math, being silly with his kids, reading, music, and cleaning. He is the king of minimalism.

TEDDY
Teddy, at 6-years-old, has been described as curious, sweet, contemplative, and mischievous. He loves Pokemon, dinosaurs, karate, books, and basketball shorts. He's an enthusiastic eater and tries everything.

VIVIANNA
Vivianna, at 4-years-old, seems to always have a smile on her face. She loves make-believe and can often be found in a wold of her own making with her stuffed animals. She also loves books, dancing and singing, and food.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

We are here to continue to discover, travel, and connect with people through sharing experiences. We have hosted a little bit and been guests a few times. We love the community and the opportunity to meet great people.

Interests

• animals
• dogs
• fish
• literature
• theater
• coloring
• flamenco
• cooking
• recipes
• board games
• traveling
• knitting
• piano
• swimming
• teaching
• law
• reggae
• transportation
• busses

Music, Movies, and Books

Brian typically chooses between reggae and flamenco music, depending on mood. Lauren likes pop and showtunes.

Some authors we enjoy:
Arivind Adiga, Thomas King, David Sedaris, Octavia Butler, Louise Erdrich, Kurt Vonegut, John Steinbeck, and so on and so forth.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Both Lauren and Brian have spent summers commercial fishing in Alaska.

Teach, Learn, Share

We would love to share recipes and cooking skills. We are always eager to practice our language skills.

What I Can Share with Hosts

We especially love sharing meals when couchsurfing. We believe when we eat together, we build community. We love to cook for and learn with others. We also love to eat, so it's really a win-win.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Canada, Colombia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, United States