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At 7:15pm weighting 6 lbs. 14 oz. my life began. I was a tiny baby with light blonde hair and blue eyes. I'd become Riley Rene Parker at St. Joe's Mercy Hospital.
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My sister Taylor Morgan Parker was born. She was the chubby baby with dark colored hair. I would no longer be an only child, or the baby of the family.
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On this day the family dog, Trapper, the one who helped me learn how to walk, passed away from a heart attack. It was sad saying goodbye he'd been such a great dog. We no longer had a friendly, protective dog, or a pet.
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This was the day I started kindergarten at Holly Academy. I was in Ms. Turner's homeroom. I was growing up, gaining more freedom.
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This was the day that I had my first communion at St. Rita's Church. It was a nice sunny day. I am now able to receive bread and wine at church.
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My parents told me they had decided to hold me back. I was not happy, and I had started to cry. I had to meet new people all over again; also I had to start over.
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This was the day my now 5-year-old dog, Cooper Parker, came home with us. He was about 13 weeks old and chubby and so cute. We now had a dog to protect us and to cuddle and play with.
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Our whole class traveled to Mackinaw Island, and made many memories and had lots of fun. We got to stay at the Grand Hotel and we ate 5 coarse meals. We learned more about the island and about the Grand Hotel.
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These were the days I took the hunters safety classes and passed getting my hunter safety card. It was a lot of hard work but I pushed trough. I was finally able to go hunting with a weapon.
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This day was a terrible day. My mom, sister and I were all in a car accident. I had to be taken to the hospital. My life was forever changed by the carelessness of another.
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This was the day I made the varsity volleyball team at Holly Academy. I was so happy and excited to be playing again. It was one milestone in my road to success.
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At 4:15 I killed my first animal, a doe to be exact. I got to share the moment with my day, and my sister. After years of hard work and lots of time I was able to complete a dream.
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On this day had made varsity for the second year. It was a great day, and lots of fun. It was another great accomplishment after lots of hard work.
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This was our 8th grade trip. It was so much fun, minus the sleeping on the bus part. I learned a lot more about Washington DC and I made even stronger friendships.
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After three days of intense try-outs and a lot of hard work I made the freshman volleyball team. I was so excited, and excited. I was sore and tired, but I had accomplished something I’d set my mind to.
