How many children do you have and what are their ages? Please tell us something about each child.

PAM: 5 children. Jake my first born who did not survive taught me to live each day as if it were my last. Michael is 13 and loves to draw; he is very creative. Ally, the first of my twins, is the most affectionate of my kids. Abby, second born twin, is my puzzle-doing drama diva. Mason is my chubby bubby baby.

WANDA: Two Children. Pam (36) and Joe Jr. (34). Pam of course works with me in Granny's Ark. Joe is a dad and an avid fisherman.

What is a funny or rewarding experience you've had as a mama?

PAM: It is so hard to choose just one, but I would say that watching my 13 year old help the twins build a lego castle while I watch with a sleeping baby in my arms. My life feels so full.

WANDA: As a mom, it has been too many years. As a grandmother, taking three of my grandchildren to Yellowstone Park (more than once). I'll make campers of them yet.

What did you think you'd be when you grew up?

PAM: A writer.

WANDA: A nurse.

Who did your classmates think you were in high school?

PAM: The shy girl.

WANDA: A brainy geek.

Would they be surprised by who you are now?

PAM: I don't know.

WANDA: I don't think they would be.

Are you married? What is your husband's name and how did you meet him? Was it love at first sight?

PAM: My husband is Don; everyone calls him Oz. We will be married 5 years in June. We met at a get together for a twin cities chat room on the internet. It was definately love at first sight for me. I loved his smile and laugh.

Who were you before Granny's Ark, any interesting jobs or schooling?

PAM: I was and am a Respiratory therapist. I took 1 and a half years off with the birth of the twins, and will be returning very part time in march.

WANDA: I work for a company that employs disabled individuals for 24 years.

How did you get started cloth diapering and sewing your own diapers?

PAM: I have cloth diapered all my children. With Michael, I used prefolds through a service and dappi wraps I got at Target. With the twins, we had the internet and I started searching. I was floored at how cool diapers were since I last CD'd 10 years ago. I knew my mom could sew so we set to work designing some diapers for the twins.

WANDA: We started when the twins were born. It was an attempt to find a daddy proof cloth diaper (no pins).

What inspired you to create your business? Did you run into any obstacles in starting it?

PAM: I loved our diapers and though others might like them as well. Our biggest obstacles were money and learning to fit a business in with my growing family.

WANDA: Lack of money was our biggest problem. Oh and too big tabs; they were huge.

What did your family say when you told them you were going to be an entrepreneur?

WANDA: I don't think anyone took it seriously. The number one reason was that they didn't believe anyone cloth diapered anymore.

How did you come up with the name Granny's Ark?

PAM: We wanted something that would tie in with the twins (Ark) and Granny's because my mom does all the pretty work, so I felt she should be credited somehow.

If you could do any kind of work you wanted, other than the business you now have, what would you be doing?

PAM: Life flight for Mayo Clinic.

WANDA: Only thing would be to spend more time traveling.

What are your dreams for the future?

PAM: To raise healthy happy children and have fun doing it.

WANDA: Do the Grand Canyon one more time. Only have to lose 100 pounds and I'm ready to go.

What is your favorite dessert?

PAM: French silk pie.

WANDA: Chocolate Pudding (with a skin).

What is your favorite book?

PAM: The Green Mile (One of the last I read).

WANDA: I read about a book every eight days so this would be impossible to chose.

Who is your favorite song?

PAM: "Over the Rainbow" by Judy Garland; we danced to this at our wedding.

WANDA: "Amazing Grace." I love music but can't carry a tune in a bucket.

What's your favorite product from another WAHM?

PAM: Breastfeeding and advocacy wear from Jack's Magic Beanstalk.

WANDA: Soaps from Jack's Magic Beanstalk.

If you have time for hobbies, or outside interests, what are they?

PAM: Walking, reading (Haven't had time to do this since before I had the twins), Cross stitch.

WANDA: I love camping and the outdoors.

If you could have a day to yourself (hubby and kids could be cared for if you wanted, and you were all caught up with sewing), how would you spend it?

PAM: Take a looooong bath, get in bed, and read a good book.

WANDA: I would love to go on another road trip to Yellowstone.

What's one thing you admire about the other person?

PAM: Her work ethic, some days she will sleep over at my house and get up as early as 4 am to start sewing before the kids get up to make sure people get their dipes in a reasonable amount of time.

WANDA: The thing I admire about Pam is her ability to overcome tough obstacles. Also the fact that she can find any time for Granny's and raise a teenager and 3 under 3 is amazing.

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