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Day I was born
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Learned first word
Not sure of the exact date of this, but my mom told me that I did say my first word at 13 months -
Learned to walk
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Sister Danielle was born
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First trip to the dentist
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Got first dog
This is my oldest memory, that is why I thought I should put it on my timeline. -
Became potty trained
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Started day care
I don't remember the exact time I started day care, but I do remember going. It was during the summer (because I remember going on a Slip 'n Slide with the other kids) and it was at a women's house, not a traditional day care center -
In Uncle's wedding
I remember not wanting to take pictures at all and falling asleep at the reception. I also kept saying it was my wedding and I was marrying the ring bearer. -
Started pre-school
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Went on first vacation
We went to Disney World. I do not remember much of this vacation, other than my ears hurting from the airplane for the entire trip! Oh, and that there was DIsney Channel on the TV -
Started kindergarten
Because I was starting into a Catholic kindergarten, I remember having to take an entrace exam. Some of the questions were what my address and telephone number was, when my birthday was, how to tie my shoes, and that's all I can remember. I can also remember having more boys as friends than girls. -
Learned to ride a bike with training wheels
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Started dance
Went to dance classes for a few years, but then decided it wasn't for me. -
Learned to ride a bike without training wheels
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Hit by a car
Because of this, I still am afraid of crossing some streets and I make sure to triple check both directions before I cross any street! -
Got the chicken pox
The Varicella vaccine was not yet available, so I got it from another kid in day care or someone in school! -
Dog Died
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Survived "Y2K"
This was such a huge part of everyones' lives in 1999 that I just had to add this in! -
Started playing volleyball
I would continue playing until my senior year of high school -
Youngest sister, Lauren, was born
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Uncle Bobby died
This was my first experience with a family member dying and it made an impact on me. -
Grandma diagnosed with Alzheimer's
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Started public school
When I began going to school, I started off at a Catholic school. In fifth grade, I was given the choice to stay in Catholic school or go to a public school. I chose to stay in parochial school for sixth grade, but for my next year I wanted to go to public school. I think my parents gave us, my sisters and me, the option for public school because they wanted us to go to a public high school and they figured it would be easier to make friends in middle school than in high school. -
Grandpa died
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Started high school
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Grandma was diagnosed with Dimentia
This was a year or so after her stroke -
Got driver's license
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Uncle Randy died
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Started first job
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Grandpa died
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Graduated high school
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Started college
I started at Grand Valley, went there for a semester, then decided to come back home. Living away from home just wasn't for me! -
Aunt Diane died
Died after her battle with Pancreatic cancer -
Grandma died
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Got my first job in healthcare
I started off in a physical therapy office because I was wanting to become a Physical Therapist Assistant. -
Grandma died
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Avery was born
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Got engaged
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Avery started day care
My husband and I both had full time jobs so we couldn't stay home with her anymore. She didn't really enjoy her first day care center, but now she loves "going to school" three times a week! -
Cousin, Tony, died
This was by far the hardest death I had to handle. He was so young and it was an accidental death. IT really made me realize that I need to treasure all my days on this planet -
Avery started walking
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Uncle Tony died
Died after his three year battle with cancer -
Wedding Day
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Start nursing school
At least I am hoping so! -
Baby #2 is born
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Avery will start kindergarten
No idea where she will go though! -
Start first nursing job
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Baby #3 is born
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Buy first house
We are renting out a house right now so I am thinking once we are a little more established, we will finally be able to purchase a house of our own. -
Husband decides to go back to school
He is not enjoying his line of work at the moment so he decides to go back to school to change his career. -
Move into a new house
This is because our family is bigger and we are more finacially stable that we decided moving into a newer and bigger house would be a good idea for our family. -
Return to school
I have decided that I wanted to return to school to get a Masters Degree in nursing to become a nurse practicioner. -
Become a grandparent
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Dad dies
This took us all by surprise so it was very hard on everyone -
Retire
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Mom dies
This meant a lot to me because my mother and I were so close. -
Older sister dies
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Possible date of death