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I was born
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 Life
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My Bother!!
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! -
Cross Country move
My family moved from New Jersey to Sacramento, CA -
3rd child
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. -
First day of school
Pershing Elementary School, Kindergarten at age 4! -
Eye Surgery
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. -
A sister!
My first sister was born. She is one of my best friends! -
School years
Started 2nd grade at Edison Elementary - school #3 for me! -
Moved to AZ
We moved to AZ, when I was in 1st grade - Longfellow Elementary was school #2 for me! -
3rd Grade
3rd Grade with Mr. Penrod - he was a fun teacher! School #4 for me! -
Another Sister!
child #5 was born to my family -
4th Grade
Stayed in the same school . . . but they closed it and we moved to a new school mid-fall. -
Moved to the Great Northwest
Moved to Pullman, WA for a short time; ended my 4th grade year in a 4th & 5th grades combined class -
Sister #3
Baby sister . . . everyone thinks we are twins! -
Moved 8 miles to Idaho
5th Grade - yet another school! Moscow, Idaho is just across the Washington state line from Pullman. -
Baby Brother
Last of the 7 - poor kid always had 5 mothers, with his mom and 4 older sisters -
Jr High
Same school district, for the 3rd year in a row!! Jr High was a whole new experience - but a lot of fun! -
Moscow Bears FANATIC!
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. -
High School Graduation
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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Columbia, South Carolina
served as a missionary for the LDS church -
First of the next generation
I became an aunt for the 1st time! She and I are still close. She is a mommy of 2 now! -
My first career choice!
I graduated from Al Collins' Graphic Design School. I had great desires to be a famous and successful designer -
Career-ending Accident
Was involved in a car accident that changed my life forever! drawing and meticulous details were made nearly impossible because of my injuries -
Utah!
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! :) -
Met Mr. Right
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!) -
Back to AZ
Moved back to AZ to help with family issues -
I'm an aunt - AGAIN!
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 -
My Wedding
We eloped to Las Vegas, after being engaged for 20 months! -
Back to school!
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!
