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I was born
I was born on Thursday March 23, 2000 at 5:30am. This picture was taken on March 25 two days after I was born. On March 23, 2000 it was an average of 50 degrees. I was 8 pounds 13 ounces and 22 inches tall. I was born at Northwest Community Hospital in Palatine, Illinois. -
Hawaii for the first time
When I was about four months old I went to Hawaii for the first time. My family goes to Hawaii almost every year to see my grandma who lives there. Going to Hawaii is the best part of my whole summer. -
Disney World
When I was three years old I went to Disney World for the first time. We went with our family friends. my favorite ride was the Buzz Light-Year ride. -
Uncle Joe's wedding
When I was four years old, I was the ring bearer at my Uncle Joe's wedding. The wedding was at the Marriott Hotel on the Big Island. -
started kindergarten
When I was five years old I started kindergarten at Willow Bend Elementary School. My teacher was Miss Montgomery who later got married and changed to Mrs. Mackey. -
Started swimming
When I was six years old I started swimming for the Plum Grove Porpoises. My first race I ever swam was the 25-yard backstroke. I joined the Arlington Alligators that fall. -
Went to Vancouver, Canada
When I was seven years old I left the U.S. for the first time to go skiing in Canada. It was only my second time skiing so I had to take lessons. -
broke my first swimming record
When I was eight years old I broke my first swimming record. I broke Pat Harrington's record in the 25-yard freestyle. I broke the record at Stevenson High School. My time was a 14.54 seconds. -
Got dog
When I was nine years old my family got our first dog. When we got him his name was Abercrombie and his brother's name was Fitch but we changed it to Wrigley. Wrigley is a beagle, terrier, and lab mix. -
After I won state
Here I am with my friend Michael after we both won an event at the Illinois State Swim Meet. State was at the University of Illinois Chicago. I won the 200 IM and Michael won the 100 freestyle that day. -
Started playing water polo
When I was eleven I started playing water polo for the Arlington Heights Park District. I played for the Heritage Park team. -
Bahamas Cruise
Over the 2012 spring break my family and I went to the Bahamas on a cruise. We went with some of our really good family friends. After the cruise we went to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. -
Went to Nationals
When I was twelve I went to Clearwater, Florida for the Nationals swim meet. I got sixth place in the 50, 100, and 200 yard breaststroke. I went with my two really good friends Charlie and Filip. The meet was called the Showcase Classic. It was the first time I've ever been to that meet.
