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  Ridgewood, New Jersey - my father had a job opportunity in NJ, so my parents lived across the country from their family and friends.
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  My brother was born; he worked his whole life to NOT LET me be the "typical" oldest child! I have always called brothers "bothers" because that is what they like to do!
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  My family moved from New Jersey to Sacramento, CA
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  My second bother was born. He has always been the problem child in our family. I can't help but wonder, now, knowing what I do about developmental stages, if he wasn't lacking in something at a very young age, and was never diagnosed or given the extra attention he needed.
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  Pershing Elementary School, Kindergarten at age 4!
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  I had surgery on my right eye, to fix my "lazy eye". I am grateful that I had this surgery to help my physical and emotional development. I remember being in the hospital and having family and friends visit me.
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  My first sister was born. She is one of my best friends!
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  Started 2nd grade at Edison Elementary - school #3 for me!
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  We moved to AZ, when I was in 1st grade - Longfellow Elementary was school #2 for me!
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  3rd Grade with Mr. Penrod - he was a fun teacher! School #4 for me!
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  child #5 was born to my family
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  Stayed in the same school . . . but they closed it and we moved to a new school mid-fall.
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  Moved to Pullman, WA for a short time; ended my 4th grade year in a 4th & 5th grades combined class
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  Baby sister . . . everyone thinks we are twins!
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  5th Grade - yet another school! Moscow, Idaho is just across the Washington state line from Pullman.
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  Last of the 7 - poor kid always had 5 mothers, with his mom and 4 older sisters
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  Same school district, for the 3rd year in a row!! Jr High was a whole new experience - but a lot of fun!
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  I was so full of school spirit - I went to every sporting event that I could, for 6 years! The mascot was the key to my obsession FOR YEARS with teddy bears.
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  I graduated from Moscow High School, Moscow, Idaho. By the time I finished high school, I was ready to leave small town life behind!
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  served as a missionary for the LDS church
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  I became an aunt for the 1st time! She and I are still close. She is a mommy of 2 now!
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  I graduated from Al Collins' Graphic Design School. I had great desires to be a famous and successful designer
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  Was involved in a car accident that changed my life forever! drawing and meticulous details were made nearly impossible because of my injuries
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  Moved to Utah, for a life-change! Chang of face and pace. I had to work 2 jobs the entire 4 years I lived there! But I did meet my husband there! :)
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  First date with my future husband. A mutual friend set us up. We were engaged 5 days later, but the engagement lasted 20 months! (I don't recommend long-distance engagements, by the way!)
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  Moved back to AZ to help with family issues
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  My 17th time to become an aunt! This little guy is the last . . . so far! I am not supposed to have favorites, but he is pretty close! He is part of the reason that I wanted to work with Early Childhood age
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  We eloped to Las Vegas, after being engaged for 20 months!
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  Started school for my 2nd (and final!) career choice. Sometimes life throws things at you that you may not have otherwise chosen. I am happy with this one!