These are a few of our favorite things:
| Miriam | Marty | |
| Color(s): | Reds, Pinks, Purples, Black | Blue, Fluorescent Orange, Black |
| Food: | Cheese, Chili Peppers, Seafood | Turkey Sandwich, Kraft Mac & Cheese |
| Recreation Activity: | Yarn Shopping | Amateur Radio, Geocacheing |
| Hobby: | Crafting (Knit, Needlearts, Sewing) | Rock/ Fossil Collecting |
| Motor vehicle you have owned: | 1978 Ford Bronco | 1978 Ford Bronco |
| Temperature: | 67 degrees Fahrenheit | Anything Cold |
| Movie: | Joe Dirt; Say Anything | Antitrust |
| Singer/Band: | Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband | Van Halen |
| Music Genre: | Most Genres | All Genres |
| Type of Books: | Children's | Instructional/ Technical |
| iPhone App: | PDFReader | Match Plus Game |
| Animal: | Pig | Buffalo |
| Food to eat at the Movies: | Pretzel with Cheese | Nachos |
| Friday night activity: | Dinner with Marty | Dinner with Miriam |
| Saturday afternoon activity: | Drive in mountains | Hanging out at home |
| Vacation Activity: | Fossil hunting in Michigan | Fisher Space Pen in Las Vegas |
| Snack Food: | Pickles, Olives, Chips and Dip | Cheese |