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First Few Months
- My parents and I traveled a ton over the spring and summer
- We spent time with a bunch of family
- I begin moving: Crawling, standing, walking
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Paitin Is Born
Paitin Lydia VanDusen was born at Spectrum Health on May 22, 2006 -
My First Birthday
My Oma hosted a party for my first birthday with a ton of close family and friends. When it came time to open gifts, I opened a book called "I'M A BIG SISTER" (By Joanna Cole). That revealed that my mom was pregnant with my little sister -
Braylee Is Born
During my first birthday party, I opened the book "I'm A Big Sister by Joanna Cole". That was how my mom revealed her pregnancy with Braylee. Braylee Kay VanDusen was born on January 17, 2008 -
2 Years Old
I'm slowly learning to be a good big sister despite being an energetic young girl. -
3 Years Old
Many exciting things happened in 2009.
I had my third birthday, We moved to a new house about 20 mins from the old one, and I started 3 y-o pre-school -
4 Years Old
I'm in 4 y-o pre-school, and I love to learn. I'm enjoying learning to read, and I love to dance/listen to music -
6 Years Old
2011-2012: I graduate kindergarten, and I go into first grade. My teacher is Mrs. Keller, another one of my favs. During first grade, I meet one of my best friends Addy -
5 Years Old
I turn 5 in mid-2011, and in the fall, I start kindergarten. My teacher is Mrs. Morrell, and she remains one of my favorite teachers through elementary -
9 Years Old
I finish 3rd grade, and it comes time for summer. In the fall I begin 4th grade. It was my favorite elementary year, as we did a ton of fun science experiments -
8 Years Old
I start 3rd grade, and at orientation, I meet my other bestie Sam. My teacher isn't great, and I start having a harder time in school -
7 Years Old
I'm now in 2nd grade, and I happen to have Mrs. Morrell again, along with Mrs. VanderVeen. During the spring, I decide to join running club. So far, I'm enjoying elementary school -
10 Years Old
When I turn 10, I graduate 4th grade.
There's a procession and a breakfast held to celebrate us kids. -
11 Years Old
After the fun year of 4th grade, I start 5th grade. I don't like my teacher, and I have another difficult academic year -
12 Years Old
After a terrible 5th grade year, I start 6th grade, and things improve significantly. I get the extra math help I need, and I become an avid reader -
13 Years Old
I go into 7th grade, and I'm reunited with one of my good friends. We meet up almost every day to catch up. I'm enjoying school, and things are going well. -
14 Years Old
2020 was an eventful year.
1. I'm in 8th grade.
2. I meet my cousin in January, and I go into my HSM fangirl phase.
3. The pandemic begins in March,
4. I turn 14 in May,
5. And I get my braces off in early June -
15 Years Old
2020-2021 finally goes back to normal. I go into my freshman year of High School. We have to wear masks, but overall, I'm just happy to go to school -
16 Years Old
My Sophomore year of high school comes with more change.
1. I'm involved in bowling and theatre
2. I get my license in early September
3. I suffered a hard loss in early February, changing my art life forever -
17 Years Old
Just 9 days before my birthday, I got my first car, a beautiful 2009 CRV from my mom's cousin and his wife. -
18 Years Old
I haven't turned 18 yet, but my birthday is in about 3 months