Faulkner Lifestyle April 2019~Anniversary Edition

to work with students/families for years
and years through Sonshine.
Nathan: I am the Sophomore Band
Director, and Director of the basketball
pep band, Courtside Cats, at Conway
High School. I also assist with other high
school and junior high bands, as well
as teach beginning brass and clarinet at
Simon Middle School. This is my 5th
year as a band director in Conway!
How did you two meet?
We met in high school...13 years ago!
We rode the shuttle bus from (what
used to be) the East Campus to the West
Campus together everyday for choir.
How long have you lived
in Faulkner County?
We’ve both lived here our entire lives,
except when Nathan was in school at
the University of Arkansas and lived in
Fayetteville.
If you had to live somewhere
else in the world where would
it be?
Taylor: We just got back from Disney
World...I’d do anything to move there
and work there!
Nathan: In a cabin on the lake. I love
the idea of “the simple life!”
What most excites you
about becoming a parent?
Taylor: It’s exciting to think that she
will be a little bit of me and a little bit
of Nathan. We are both really eccentric
and pretty bizarre...We both embrace
our weirdness! So I think she’ll be just
about the most unique little girl on the
planet! And if she inherits my attitude,
she’ll be proud of it!
Nathan: I’m most excited to hold her
in my arms and feel the overwhelming
love I’ve only heard other parents talk
about. There are many other things I
look forward to, but I keep coming back
to that thought!
What scares you the most
about becoming a parent?
Taylor: Knowing that we are wholly
responsible for making her into a
hardworking, productive member of
society. And teaching her the values
she’ll need to get through life. That’s a
lot to teach a little girl!
Nathan: Honestly... the basic stuff:
knowing if she’s sleepy, hungry, or just
fussy. Once she can indicate to me what
she needs/wants, I think I’ll be fine! And
I’m sure I’ll figure out her needs before
too long, nonetheless, I worry about it.
When you shop local what
stores are always on your list?
Taylor: The Kitchen Store and...does
Round Mountain Coffee count?? I’m
there at least twice a week... and I’m
spending more and more time in Simply
Sweet Kids these days. : )
Nathan: When it comes to local food,
I really enjoy Almost Famous on Hwy
64! The Arkansas Peddler’s Mall on
Hwy 65 in Springhill is my favorite
shopping destination.
What is something
interesting about you?
Taylor: Uhh hot dogs are my very
favorite food? I’m a Disney fanatic?
When I’m at home during the day, I sing
made up songs to our puppy, Ace...he
loves it. Do any of those count??
Nathan: I enjoy lots of different
activities! Here’s a few: fishing, hunting,
investing, videography, gardening,
cooking, and playing with our dog, Ace.
What do you love most
about living in this community?
Taylor: I love that we see people we
know everywhere we go. Having lived
here forever, both of us having families
who know everyone, I’ve been teaching
in Conway since high school, and
Nathan’s been teaching for 5 years...I’m
pretty sure we know everyone in the
county! That’s so reassuring with
Lynnley on the way! We have such an
incredible village!!
Nathan: I love that Conway is a cultural
hub for Central Arkansas. With its 3
colleges, an outstanding school district,
and a great sense of community, it
makes Conway a great place for families,
businesses, and anyone else looking
for somewhere to call “home.” It has
been my home for a long time, and will
continue to be that for years to come.
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