Brenda Rylander

 
Shortly after I learned to walk, if my parents' couldn't find me, they would locate our dog and knew I would be close by. I spent entire summers "babysitting" frogs, cuddling salamanders, whispering to rabbits and taming the wild cats at my grandparents' farms. I have dabbled in hedgehog, rabbit, frog and fish ownership!

My current brood includes Butter and Toast, 2 rescue kittens from Shelter From the Storm and chickens! I am new to the bird game and am learning something new about them every single day! I would have many more fur babies, if I wasn't spending my free time chasing after my two children, Juniper and Basil, with my husband.

When not enjoying time with my family, I can be found in the garden, canning and preserving fruits and vegetables, crafting Halloween costumes, painting, constructing paper mache and cardboard animals for birthdays and wedding & party planning in general.

If you catch me here at Four Lakes, I can be found dabbling in all sorts of problem solving, catching the phone, taking photos, organizing fund raisers and fun. I have been known to do minor repairs, feed a pup peanut butter and send out postcards to remind you to bring in your pet. I also man the social media pages and projects that involve glue and scissors and colorful paper, while sneaking in quick cuddles with your pets, because I just can't get enough!