Shelly Lathrop-Ellingson:  

Mike Ellingson -- a '68 Sealth grad -- and I were married in '75. We lived in West Seattle briefly, then moved to Federal Way, then Gig Harbor. We have two children: Jessica and Joe. Both are college grads, wonderful parents -- we're very proud of them! We also have two beautiful grand-daughters. We divorced after 12 years, but still stay in touch regarding the kids or grand-kids and occasionally see each other at family events. I bought a 5-acre home in Oregon on the Calapooia River 21 years ago. I like to garden, paint, cook... but I STILL love horses and now have two! I ride my big blonde, and drive my mare (yes, she pulls my carriage). I also have three Rat Terriers, some French Maran chickens, a pond with fish and a turtle, and transient barn cats. I've worked at a college for 23 years -- I manage/admin large messaging <email> and cyber-security systems. I do some volunteer graphic artwork, as well. I don't see myself retiring for a couple more years, but I have lots of time off, so it's a good balance. I finally finished a Science degree in my 40's. Imagine... me with a 3.9 GPA! When I'm not at work, I try to ride a lot (great exercise). I also have a Harley Sportster 883 tha...Expand for more