My Life

By mfarmer
  • My Birth

    My Birth
    I was a wonderful day in Houston, Texas hen I appeared in the world.
  • Earthquake

    Earthquake
    The Dominica Earthquake hit on my birthday.
  • Period: to

    My Life

  • First Smile

    First Smile
  • First Word

    First Word
    As I waved good bye to my sister, I muttered my first word; "bye bye".
  • First Step

    First Step
    I took my first step at 11 monthes.
  • Baby Brother

    Baby Brother
    My chunky and adorable baby brother was born today!
  • Dressed Myself

    Dressed Myself
    Today began the long treck to independence. My first time dressing myself. :)
  • Y2K

    Y2K
  • Moving Day!

    Moving Day!
    My small family of 5 moved from Houston, Texas to Shueyville, Iowa to be closer to family.
  • President Bush

    President Bush
    President George W. Bush was sworn in today.
  • 9-11

    9-11
    Attack on US
  • FIRST First Day of School

    FIRST First Day of School
    I went to Kindergarten at Prairie View with my sister leading the way.
  • Flood of 2008

    Flood of 2008
    The entire city of Cedar Rapids froze while the city was impacted by a huge flood. Record breaking water levels destroyed homes, businesses and much much more. We are still feeling the effects today.
  • Haiti Earthquake

    Haiti Earthquake
    The poverish country of Haiti was hit with a giant earthquake. The world sprang to action to help.
  • Oil Spill

    Oil Spill
    A large oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico left a lasting impact on the resources in the Gulf.
  • Foreign Exchange Host

    Foreign Exchange Host
    When I arrived home from a trip this summer, I was greeted my my family that had two new members. Twin, 13-year-old foreign exchange students from France stayed with my family for 15 days. We became very close.
  • Medal of Honor to Iowan

    Medal of Honor to Iowan
    Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta was presented the Medal of Honor today. This was a proud moment for Iowans.
  • Surgery

    Surgery
    I had my very first surgery in 2010. I had my adnoids and turbinates removed while under general anesthetic.
  • Gabrielle Giffords Shot

    Gabrielle Giffords Shot
    Senator Gabrielle Giffords was shot in Arizona. Others were killed while she is still fighting for her life.