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My Life

  • This is the day I was born!

    This is the day I was born!
    I was born at Good Samaritain hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. I was the first born child of Kevin and Diane Schmitz.
  • Lexie was born!

    Lexie was born!
    My parents welcomed their second baby girl into the world today. I was so excited to become a big sister! I loved helping my Mom take care of Lexie.
  • My First Dance Lesson

    This was my first dance class! Mom signed me up for tap and ballet lessons at Judy Link's dance studio on the west side of Cincinnati.
  • Moving into our new house!

    Moving into our new house!
    This is when I moved from Blueacres to Wesselman Woods Drive. This was a special event because my Dad built our house and I got to have my own bedroom!
  • My first day of preschool at Miss Sally's Preschool!

    Today was my first day at preschool. My teacher's name was Miss Sally. My favorite part of the day was making a craft and singing songs.
  • Off to Kindergarten!

    Off to Kindergarten!
    Today was a special day for me. I started kindergarten at Dulles school. I was so excited to ride the school bus! My favorite memory is learning and singing the ABC song!
  • Head To Toe!

    Head To Toe!
    I started taking dance lessons at Head to Toe Dance Studio.I took tap, ballet, and jazz. I loved going to practice and finally found my passion! I have been dancing ever since.
  • Rebecca is born!

    Rebecca is born!
    Today my second sister was born! Lexie and I always called her Emily when my Mom was pregnant with her. So, we named her Rebecca Emily!
  • St. Jude... Let's Go Bulldogs!

    This was my very first day of the first grade! I attended St. Jude school from first through eigth grade. I enjoyed riding the bus to and from school every day with all of my friends from my neighborhood!
  • My first trip to the happiest place on Earth!

    My first trip to the happiest place on Earth!
    Today was my first time on an airplane! My family was headed to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Flordia for summer vacation. I fell in love the place. It is now my favorite place to vacation!
  • The day we got Molly!

    The day we got Molly!
    Today my family got a new goldren retriever puppy! We named her Molly.
  • A Day I will Never Forget!

    This is a day in history that I will never forget! I remember exactly what classroom I was in when the Twin Towers got hit.
  • My First Job!

    My First Job!
    Today I started my first job at Tummy Treats. This was a local ice cream store that was owned by my uncle. I worked here for the next four summers. I still hang out with my close friends that I met from here!
  • Graduating from St. Jude

    Today was a very important day! I graduated with the Class of 2004 from St. Jude School. The day was filled with family and friends. We attended the graduation ceremony, dance, and bowling to celebrate the night!
  • Mother of Mercy Here I Come!

    Mother of Mercy Here I Come!
    Today I started as a freshman at Mercy High school. I was nervous to begin at a new school; however, I made a lot of new friends and had a great time!
  • I broke my ankle!

    Today, I broke my ankle double dutching at recess! I will never forget this. I broke my ankle in three different spots and had to trick-or-treat in a wheelchair that year! Not fun.
  • Sweet 16!

    Sweet 16!
    Today was a big birthday for me! I turned 16. My Mom ordered my friends and I a limo to drive around in. We went out to dinner and took a tour of the city. Oh, can't forget the best part, I got my driver's liscense!
  • My Dream Job!

    My Dream Job!
    Today I became an assistant dance teacher and choregrapher at Head to Toe dance studio! I have been on the competition dance team since the 6th grade. I teach tap, ballet, and jazz from students ages 2-18.
  • High School Graduation!

    High School Graduation!
    Today I graduated from Mercy! Off to NKU!
  • Senior Trip....The Disney Cruise!

    Senior Trip....The Disney Cruise!
    My friends and I hit up the Disney cruise a week after we graduated from high school. It was one of the most amazing trips I have ever had. We had a blast!
  • College Life begins.... NKU!

    College Life begins.... NKU!
    Finally, I made it to college! I started my freshman year at NKU and majored in Middle Grades Education. I got involved on NKU's Dance for Fitness team for three years. I made lots of new friends and enjoyed spending time on campus.
  • I become a Godmother!

    I become a Godmother!
    Today, my little cousin Kylie was born and I was asked to be her Godmother!
  • Ankle Surgery!

    Ankle Surgery!
    After several dance injuries, I finally had to have ankle surgery. My friends visited me and kept me company during this time!
  • Senior Year!

    I started my senior year at NKU today. I can't believe how fast time has went by. It is an exciting year!