Vicki describes work as a big family surrounded by "controlled canine chaos!" The perimeter of her desk is lined with battery-operated toys and vehicles primed for grandkid visits and that's the way she likes it.

More joy is found on their twelve acre hobby farm complete with their dogs, donkeys, cats, chickens and roosters. Prepping for each season is endless maintenance — down to the hay bale wrapping, splitting wood and donkey pedicures, but, says Vicki, "it is our slice of Heaven. I am living the dream."