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My love Derek

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My mom reading Rainbow Fish -- dressed as Rainbow Fish

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The whole family at my sister's wedding (before the babies arrived)

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Melvin also likes the Badgers.

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My boyfriend Derek found this precious dog roaming the streets of Houston, starved and battered, about two years ago.  We planned to help him get healthy, pay for the vet vaccinations, and then look for a family to adopt him; but Melvin had different plans.  He found his way into our hearts within days and we knew he was meant to be ours.  I'm sure I talk about him too much and take too many pictures of him... but he's my baby!

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My parents will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary this year!

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My brother Geoffrey with his baby Creighton

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My sister Therese with her baby Milo

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My sister Sarah -- expecting twins! She is due in March.

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In the past few years, my immediate family nearly doubled in size. My oldest sister and brother both got married and had babies! My other sister has been married for years, but now is pregnant with twins. Being an aunt is awesome and I love my little nephews.

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I graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville with a major in Elementary Education and minors in Early Childhood and Inclusion/Special Education. I acquired my ESL certification during my first year teaching Kindergarten. I moved from Kindergarten to Pre-K and taught as a Pre-K teacher for five years before becoming a Skills Specialist at my school. This is currently my second year as a Skills Specialist, and I look forward to continuing my education as I pursue my Library Science Degree.

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I was born and raised in a small town in Wisconsin. I like living in Texas, but I still love the Packers and the Badgers. I also love cheese and the restaurant Culvers. I definitely do not miss the snow and freezing weather.