Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Things You May or May Not Know About Me

I was born Melissa Ann Shields

I am the youngest of 3.

I have a wonderful older sister and an older brother who I love with all my heart.

I was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

I accepted Christ as my Savior in 1st grade.

I was in theatre and gymnastics in elementary school.

I loved to sing - still do - but REALLY can’t.

I was a cheerleader - scary, I know.

I was a National Honor Society Student.

I wanted to be an attorney when I grew up.

I graduated from a Catholic High School.

I thought I would marry my first boyfriend.

I went to college at U.T. in Knoxville – BAD, BAD, BAD THING IN MY LIFE.

Had WAY too much fun in college.

I came home from college the following year.

My mother died when I was 20.

I got married when I was 24.

Had Jacob when I was 25.

Had Abby when I was 27.

Had Emma when I was 28.

I love Thai food.

Chris loves Thai food, too. I am a lucky girl.

We moved to Spring Hill, TN in 1998.

We moved to Winchester, TN in 2005.

I love my husband even though sometimes I can’t stand him. :)

I love my children with everything inside of me.

I love waking up to the sound of birds singing in the morning.