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I was born
I was born on 7/7/93, weighing 7 pounds and 7 ounces.
I was the 7th grandchild on my mom's side, and 17th on my dad's.
I would say 7 is my lucky number. -
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My Eventful Life!
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Moved to Eureka, Missouri
My parents, older brothers and I moved to Eureka, Missouri. I would spend the next 20 years in this ever growing, small town. -
Began Gymnastics
I started "real" gymnastics (verses gymnastics on an old school bus) and trained for over 14 years until an injury forced me to quit. -
My brother was born
My younger brother, Ford, was born.
He weighed over 9 pounds, and was a red head. -
Quit Gymnastics
I had to quit gymnastics due to an injury of my sternum. I had fallen on a dismount on the uneven bars and cracked my sternum. I had previously dislocated a few bones, and had a rotator cuff injury that needed surgery. My body was telling me it was time to quit. -
High School
I began at Eureka High School. I took many AP classes, participated in competitive and recreational cheerleading, powder puff football, National Honors Society, and student government. -
My Sixteenth Birthday
I worked at a Mexican restaurant during this time, and my coworkers loved the idea of putting my face in whipped cream in my face as I went to take a bite of ice cream. -
High School Graduation
I graduated high school with a 4.0. Two of my brothers came to watch me walk across the stage to receive my diploma. -
Addition Announcement
Justin and I announced our newest addition to the family, a little boy! -
Elijah Ray
My first child, Elijah Ray, was born.
He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces.
He was the first baby of the year born at the hospital (although not in St. Louis, so we did not receive any special gifts or promotions! -- I thought I would have at least received a mug) -
Moved into 1st Home w/ Family
After the addition of Elijah, Justin, my fiance, & I needed a bigger space than our family's basement. We purchased our first home in Jefferson County, Missouri. -
Eli's First Halloween
Eli was a puppy for Halloween. He didn't get much candy, as the neighborhood we went to were giving out some toys! I guess there is not much candy a 10 month old can have anyway. -
My niece is born!
Ariyel Marie was born on Thanksgiving Day.
Both her, and her cousin Elijah, share a holiday birthday. (His on New Years Day) -
Elijah's 1st Birthday Party
It was a quick first year! Eli had a construction themed birthday party, where his mom made ALL the decorations and food. It was a seven month process, but was a very fun time. -
Eli's First Birthday
It's so much fun to be one! -
College Graduation
I graduated from Webster University with my Bachelor's in Education with an emphasis in Special Education. I hope to one day pursue a Master's degree in severe disabilities from Webster University. -
My First Teaching Job
I accepted a job at Wildwood Middle School as the functional skills teacher. This was my dream job and I was extremely excited to have received an offer right out of college.
