The KunzEEEEEE Family

The Interview with Anna Nicole Lee Kunze

     Where do your first and middle names come from?
      Nicole:  Anna is for my Great Grandma Rhoda Annie Paskett Lee, but I believe that's a happy coincidence instead of so much on purpose.  (She and I share the same birthday.)  Nicole was the name of one of Dad's French professors.

 Morning person or night owl? 
      N: Morning person.
 
What do you do for a living?
      N: Poop Wrangler.
 
What is your favorite thing to do?
       N:  Eat lunch outside in the shade (at a table) and read a book.

What is the first thing you noticed about Brian?
       N: His eyes - I couldn't hear what he was saying to me if he was looking right at me.

What is your super power?
       N: My sense of smell. Unfortunately, most of the time.

What is your favorite meal?
      N: It depends on the season, but I always look forward to turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potato souffle... Thanksgivin'!
 
What is your favorite treat?
      N: Dr. Pepper. Lays deli potato chips and Ranch dip.

Who or what is your nemesis?
      N: The cats who poop in my flower beds.
 
What do you do best?
      N:  I finish what I start.

What is your most over-used word or phrase?
      N:  "You know what I mean?" "For crying out loud!"
 
Who is your favorite muppet?
      N: Cookie Monster.
 
What do you want to do or accomplish in the next 10 years?
      N:  Take a family history trip to Europe, learn to speak French the rest of the way, get a degree in genealogy (it exists!), raise great kids, write a book.  There's more, but that's enough for now. :)

The Interview with Brian Nielsen Kunze

     Where do your first and middle names come from?
      Brian:  My Mom found the name Brian in a book and liked that it means "strong" since I was such a big baby (10 lbs).  Nielsen comes from my Mom's Uncle Nielsen Clark.

  Morning person or night owl? 
      B: I used to be a night owl, but now I look forward to my 9pm bedtime.
 
What do you do for a living?
      B: Computer Software Engineer.
 
What is your favorite thing to do?
       B:  Ski, ride my bike.

What is the first thing you noticed about Nicole?
       B: Her confidence.

What is your super power?
       B: My blue eyes around older women.  And I have a great sense of direction.

What is your favorite meal?
      B: Steak, baked potato, roasted asparagus.
 
What is your favorite treat?
      B: My Mom's lemon bars.

Who or what is your nemesis?
      B: Right now it's a guy named Allen at work.
 
What do you do best?
      B:  I get along with people well - even difficult personalities.

What is your most over-used word or phrase?
      B:  "Dude."
 
Who is your favorite muppet?
      B: Gonzo
 
What do you want to do or accomplish in the next 10 years?
      B:  Keep being happy, raise good kids.

A Little Something from the Kunze kids

Who are you named after?

     Bridget: "Because you wanted me to be Bridget."
     Emil:  Grandpa Kunze (and the five plus generations of Emil Kunzes before him) and Dad.
     Colin:  Great-great Grandpa Colin Chester and Great Grandpa Lloyd Furniss

    

What is your favorite thing to do?

     Bridget: "Ride bikes with my Daddy."    
     Emil:  Chill out with my blankie and my binky and watch Thomas.
     Colin:  Get chased.

What is your favorite thing to eat and how do you make it?

     Bridget: "Chicken Noodle Soup.  Put noodles in it and chicken, carrots, chicken... wait - I think I already did chicken.  Put it on the stove in a pot."     
     Emil:  Watermelon.
     Colin:  Goldfish crackers two at a time.

What is your favorite toy and/or hobby?

     Bridget: "My butterfly purse."
     Emil:  Anything I can throw down the stairs.
     Colin:  The talking Linus VanPelt doll: "For behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy..."

What is your favorite place to visit?

     Bridget: "Disneyland. Grandma and Grandpa Kunze's house."
     Emil:  Mama and Daddy's bathroom.
     Colin:  The fridge.

What is the grossest thing you can think of?

     Bridget: "Hair in the bathroom sink."
     Emil:  Nothing grosses me out.
     Colin:  The first bite of every meal.

What does your Mom do when you're not home?

     Bridget: "Help take care of the boys, clean the house, feed the boys."
     Emil:  I'm always home.
     Colin:  I'm always with my brother.

What does your Dad do for a living?

     Bridget: "He works at... somewhere.  Paying for money?"
     Emil:  Give me baths and feed me dinner.
     Colin:  Hold me.

What is your favorite thing to do with your family?

     Bridget: "Go to Jump On It."
     Emil:  Dog pile.
     Colin:  Chase each other.

Do you have any nicknames?

     Bridget: "Bridgie, Gigi."
     Emil:  Emil B. Kunze, Lovey
     Colin:  Poor Colin, Lovey

What do you want to do when you grow up?

     Bridget: "Be a chef at a restaurant."
     Emil:  A linebacker. (Bridget says he'll be a tooth puller.)
     Colin:  A Nascar driver.  (Bridget says he's going to "do" soccer.)