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I was born at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, MI. I was born on November 23rd, 2004 at 9:09 am. I weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and was 19 inches tall. -
I took my first steps when I was 12 months old. Just my mom saw me take my first steps in our first house. -
When I was 1, my little brother was born. My parents said I was jealous when he was born and mean to him. Although he annoys me most of the time, we are pretty close and he's a great brother -
When I was 2, I started talking for the first time. My first word was momma and mom and dad were both there. -
When I was 3 years old, I met my current best friend Addy in pre-k. I don't remember much from meeting her but we have been best friends ever since and we know each other better than anyone else. -
My dad loved to take me and my brother to parades when we were younger and this one was a Christmas parade when I was 4 -
When I was 5, I started ayso soccer and I loved it. It was the first sport I played and I've been playing ever since. -
I was 6 years old when we moved into our current home and I switched elementary schools to Brown and met all new people. I started first grade in this home and school. -
When I was 7, My family and I watched fireworks on the 4th of July. This is something we do almost every year and it's important to my parents to spend this holiday together watching fireworks. -
When I was 8, my family had our first to Disneyland and we took the trip during my birthday and it was super cool. -
I got braces when I was 9 years old, in 3rd grade. My teeth were really bad and the dentist suggested I get them, but they payed off in the end. -
When I was 10, I begged my parents to get a dog and they finally let us go look at some to rescue. Of course, we got Cooper the first day we visited and it was the best decision we've ever made as a family in my opinion. He was so well-behaved and the nicest dog to have especially as a kid. -
When I was 11, I got to go to my first Michigan game with my family and see the big house. My dad is a huge Michigan fan and we got all dressed up in our gear and the stadium was enormous. -
When I was 12, I got the experience of going to New York for the first time with my family and it was one of the coolest places ever. We visited the 9/11 memorial and lots of other places and I would love to go back. -
At 13 years old, my family got our cat from some people who's cat had babies and they needed to give them away. I got to name our cat and she still sleeps with me every night -
When I was 14, my family and I were able to go on a cruise for spring break and it was my first time. It was a great family trip but I got extremely burnt -
At 15, I started my freshman year of high-school and I remember being so scared of all the upperclassmen and getting lost in the school. -
After failing my road test twice, I finally passed and got my license. It was one of the best days and I remember being so happy and excited. -
This year about a month ago, my dog passed away due to cancer in his leg that spread to his lungs. My friends and family members came over to say bye to him and I got to take him for one last ride in the car. It was a super sad day and I feel so lucky to be able to have had such a great companion to grow up with