My Life

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    Prenatal Development and Birth

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.