| Lynnae W. Allred was born to two fun-loving parents who raised her in an era when seasonal work for children included tasks like building snowmen, making flower leis out of Catalpa Tree blossoms, playing Kick the Can in the backyard, and eating homemade doughnuts and caramel apples. It has been her life's work to give the same kind of childhood to her five children. She has yet to serve on the board of directors for a powerful corporation, but she has developed expertise in decorating birthday cakes using Cheetos, building pinewood derby cars, writing obituaries for pet fish, negotiating with toddlers who want ice cream at 3:00 a.m., repairing "backed over " tricycles, editing student body campaign videos, and creating sculptures out of chicken wire, smashed aluminum cans, and papier mache. Her personal interests include writing, needlework, photography, camping, music, reading, biking, and skiing.
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