Kris, myself, I: 1971 model, was always told by my parents not to follow the pack, but I probably took that philosophy way further than they intended.
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DH: 1969 model, my beloved hubby and best friend, self-proclaimed backwoods guy, BSME in 1993, lead engineer in advanced energy systems with one of The Big Three.
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DS1: eldest child, firstborn son, 1989 model. Marine Corps veteran, did a brief stint as a jet mechanic in the civilian world, and is now an inspector for a large company that manufactures airplane components.
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K2: late wife of DS1, mother of K3, Toad, and Rascal, 1990 model. Her name was almost the same as mine. Navy veteran.
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K3: my first grandchild, 2012 model, whose name is very similar to mine. Daughter of DS1 and K2, sister to Toad and Rascal.
Toad: my first grandson, 2014 model. Son of DS1 and K2, brother of K3 and Rascal. Rascal: my second grandson, 2019 model. Son of DS1 & K2, brother of K3 & Toad. |
DS2: second child, youngest son, 1993 model. Dubbed the "next leader of the free world" by one of his high school teachers, extreme type A personality & overachiever. Graduated college summa cum laude with a BSME May 2015, Masters in Engineering May 2023, lead calibration engineer at one of The Big Three, but not the same one as DH!
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DD1: third child, eldest daughter, 1994 model. Her motto best described as "anything you can do, I can do better" following on DS2's heels, yet quite a presence in her own right. Graduated college summa cum laude with a Bachelors in Elementary Education and certification in Early Childhood Education Dec. 2017. Kindergarten teacher who strives to be a positive influence in the lives of her students academically as well as emotionally. Mother of Faline, Buck, and Sixlet. Honorary Son: DD1's other half for nearly seven years before they married in May 2018, we considered him family long before they made it official. 1993 model, high school classmate of DD1 and former varsity soccer teammate of DS2, widely talented in music & all things computer; graduated college Dec. 2016 with a Bachelor's degree in Film and Video. Currently employed in IT for the local intermediate school district . Father of Faline, Buck, and Sixlet. Faline: 2020 model, my fourth grandchild/2nd granddaughter, daughter of DD1& Honorary Son. Sister of Buck and Sixlet. Oh boy, is she a flashback to myself as a child. Watch out, World! Buck: 2022 model, fifth grandchild/3rd grandson, son of DD1 & Honorary Son. Brother of Faline and Sixlet. Sixlet: 2024 model, sixth grandchild/4th grandson, son of DD1 & Honorary Son. Brother of Faline and Buck.
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DD2: my fourth and final child, youngest daughter, 1997 model. Graduated college May 2019 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Ecology & Management with a minor in International Spanish. Using that degree during the summers when she works in wildlife rehab, during the school years she has been working her way up at the elementary school where DD1 teaches; started as an aide, became a paraprofessional, spend a school year doing both OG and STEAM , and is now pursuing a teaching certificate so she can become a 'real' teacher while teaching high school Spanish and also middle- and high school Ag-Science. Brad: former significant other to DD2, 1996 model. Heavily involved in running his family's painting business. Turned out to be a liar and a cheat.
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