My Life

Day of Birth

Oct 3, 1999

I was born at Memorial Hospital in Jasper, Indiana.

Death of Grandpa

Oct 28, 1999

When I was three weeks old, my grandpa passed away from a heart problem. It affected my mother very much.

George W. Bush wins election

Nov 5, 2000

It affected my life because it affected all citizens in the United States because we had a new voice of our country.

9/11

Sep 11, 2001

9/11 affected our entire country. It killed many people and taught us that there are crazy people out there so be careful.

Republicans take control of Senate

Jan 7, 2003

This affected the republican community and made them feel more comfortable with governmental decisions.

Facebook was created

2004

Facebook made social media much larger and it became popular for people of all ages.

My 5th Birthday

Oct 3, 2004

I became the age where I have started making friends and learning school work.

Ashlie was born

Jul 28, 2005

My sister was born when I was 5 years old. I had an older brother but I was always the youngest. This made me become the middle child.

Started Kindergarten

Aug 12, 2005

I learned what school is actually like and started my academic career at Huntingburg Elementary School.

Hurricane Katrina

Aug 23, 2005

United States' most costly natural disaster and ruined the lives of many people living in New Orleans, Louisiana. Made me realize how destructive natural disasters can be.

Football team went to state

Nov 25, 2006

I vaguely remember sitting in the dome watching our football team play for the state championship. This inspired me and made me want to work really hard to eventually get there one day.

First travel baseball tourney

2007

My first all-star tourney shaped me and helped me learn how to compete. It also taught me how much I love the sport of baseball and sports in general.

Invention of iPhone

Jan 7, 2007

Apple released the first iphone. The iphone is still important to many people today and has affected many people.

Obama vs. McCain

Nov 5, 2008

Barack Obama won the election and eventually became president instead of John McCain. This was a change that affected our entire country.

My 10th Birthday

Oct 3, 2009

My age became double digits for the first time. I was slowly but surely growing up. I was also in 3rd grade, meaning our hallway in the elementary school was on the other side of the school.

Osama Bin Laden killed

2011

We found Osama Bin Laden who was the secrecy behind 9/11. It was a major event for our country finally knowing we got him.

Formed with Holland to start middle school

Aug 10, 2011

Our schools formed to become Southridge. I made many new friends that had gone to Holland, and some of them are still some of my closest friends today.

13th Birthday

Oct 3, 2012

I officially became a teenager on this day. I was growing up and becoming more mature. This is the age where I really grew up and started having more responsibility.

Accepted Jesus Christ into my life

Jul 7, 2013

I accepted Jesus Christ into my life during a confirmation class at my church. That moment changed my life, and I have had a new perspective of life ever since. I have been a firm believer since then.

Football team won sectional

Nov 5, 2013

This was the coolest thing to be a part of. I realized how big of a deal winning sectional was and how awesome it felt. It was Bryce's junior year, and I was so happy he got to be a part of that.

Got my first iPhone

2014

I got my first iphone which made it much easier for me to communicate with my friends and parents. I was able to do a lot of things on my iphone like play games, get on social media, and text my buddies.

Downloaded Snapchat

2014

Snapchat was one of the first social media apps that I used. I still use it a lot today, and is a main form of communication to many people around my age.

Started High School

Aug 11, 2014

I started what was set out to be an unforgettable 4 years of high school. I have exceeded expectations, and it has been an amazing ride.

First Prom

2015

Elli Schank took me to prom my freshman year. I had always wondered what prom was like and I was really happy I got to experience it as a freshman.

Brother Graduated

May 25, 2015

Bryce graduated high school. It was very sad seeing him graduate knowing that the next school year he would be headed off to live on his own. I loved that class and those guys and had always looked up to them.

16th Birthday

Oct 3, 2015

I had officially started growing into a young man. I had more freedom and more important decisions to make.

Got my license

Jan 2, 2016

I got my driver's license my sophomore year. This really gave me the freedom to do what I want and also made me learn what gas money is. It was a lot of fun being able to drive all my buddies around.

18th Birthday

Oct 3, 2017

I turned 18 during my senior year. This was important because I officially became an adult. I am the legal age to vote and many other laws that are granted to 18 year olds.

Met my girlfriend, Addie

Oct 22, 2017

I met my girlfriend, Addison Stailey for the first time. We went on a date to A pumpkin patch, and later went back to her house to carve them. I care a lot about her and she has changed me for the better.

State Champs

Nov 25, 2017

Our football team brought the state championship back to Huntingburg. This was the happiest day of my life because it was exactly what I had always wanted and worked for. My dreams came true, and I am so thankful that this event happened to me.