Photo by @samijo_loves_you   Hi! I can’t wait to tell you about myself and my family!  So, let’s jump right in.  My name is Becky Larsen and I am the author of The Whispering Leaf. I am currently a stay at home mom with 2 amazing boys! Before we adopted them, I was a microbiologist.  I have my Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology with a Minor in Chemistry, and a Master’s Degree in Food Science with an emphasis in Food Microbiology – think food safety and probiotic development.  I worked as a research scientist for many years before we were able to start a family.  It was very rewarding and I…