Lauralyn Kontis:  

In a nutshell, this is my life right now: Married 30 years to Kemon Kontis who is of mostly Greek heritage. Ever see that movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"? That is the Kontis family. We watch that movie and laugh our heads off. We are all whacky but fun. Lots of love and everyone sticks together and is there for you. On vacation, we take our 5th wheel trailer and go camping. Usually have two dogs with us. At least once a year, the four Maroney siblings try to get together for a campout. Many times it is just me and my two younger brothers who still live in Ventura County, only a 2 hour drive for me. Summer 2013, Pauline is actually going to be able to come south to be with us. My three kids are all still living at home: Maddy, born preemie in 1987, graduated 2009 from Stephens College in Columbia, MO with BA in Theatre Arts and minor in Music. Won't stop singing and dancing. Hard to get acting roles when you sing soprano but are a big woman. 5' 11". Luke, born 1990, graduated high school 2008 after 11th grade, and is learning landscaping thru one of those sheltered workshops that work with disabled people. He has autism but is not mentally retarded. Takes him a moment to process what you say and then get his answer out which makes people think he is mentally slow. Doesn't socialize unless he gets to know you. He is 6'8" and 230 lbs. Jeff, born 1992. He has the unusual combination of Bipolar Disorder and Asperger's Syndrome (autism without mental retardation AND without the l...Expand for more