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Prenatal Development and Birth
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Welcome to the world
The day I was born. 2:30pm. -
DADA
FIrst word was "dada", but directed towards mom. -
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First Two Years
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My first step
According to mom's handy baby book, I took my first step in reach of a cookie. -
Baby brother
Brother Thomas is born. -
Not a happy camper
Brother Thomas comes home from the hospital. Not liking the new addition to our family I decide to chuck one of my toys at him. -
Caught Red Handed
First time trying on lipstick by myself. Also the first time I decided to try to eat lipstick as well. -
My autograph
With the help of my mom I spelled my name correctly on a birthday card. -
First bike ride
I rode my very first bike (tricycle) by myself. -
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The Play Years
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Baby sister
Baby sister Brianna is born. I was a very affectionate older sister, giving her lots of kisses. -
Pool time
Mom and dad take me into the pool for the first time. They say I loved it. -
First day of Head Start
My first day of Head Start. -
Spots
Sometime in this month is when I tried washing off the "spots" on my skin. These "spots" were actually parts of my skin that was changing color due to me being Indian. -
Detention
Wasn't listening to the Recess Guard and me and a few other kids were put into dentention. -
First day of Kindergarten
I was extremely happy on my first day of school. I can remember holding hands with my cousin and running into the school. -
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The School Years
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I can read
First book I ever read by myself was "The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Suess. -
Batter up
Joined a summer softball team. -
Team player
Joined a basketball team put together by the school. -
"I wanna go home"
First and last sleepover attempt. I can remember crying to go home when it was bedtime. -
Gutter balls
Joined a bowling team. -
Pretty girl
The first time I wore make-up. My middle school had it's first dance and my mom applied my make-up for me. -
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Adolenscene Years
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Aunt Flo
First period happened sometime this year. -
First drink
It was my 14th birthday and the first time I drank alcohol. -
BFF
I met my would be best friend, Ashley, in gym. -
On the open road
I got my license. -
Goodbye
I ended my friendship with Ashley due to the fact that she was getting into drugs. -
School's out forever
I graduated from High School. -
XOXO
I had my first kiss on this day. -
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Emerging Adulthood
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School's back in session
I started college at Baker College. -
First love
I became a couple with my first serious boyfriend, Doug. -
Big step
I moved into my boyfriend, Doug's, parent's house. -
Crossing the border line
I moved to Findlay, OH, and into my first apartment, with my boyfriend, Doug. -
Dream job
I start my first "big girl" job, as a Veterinarian. -
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Adulthood
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Here comes the bride
I get married. -
Allie
I have my first child, a girl. -
And babies make five
I am the new mother to twins, both boys. -
Cranky
I have hit the early stages of menopause. -
Who needs blankets?
I start taking a crocheting class since I have some free time. -
Permanent Vacation
My husband and I retire at the age of 66. -
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Late Adulthood
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Aging
My hair has started growing in gray. -
Smell....the...roses?
My sense of smell has decreased - something that upsets me for quite a few months. -
Information overload
Begin noticing it takes a lot of patience to remember things as well as answering questions. -
See you soon
My husband dies at the age of 87. -
R.I.P.
I die at home in my sleep at the age of 89.