Where does 50 years go??
Some highlights of my life
1973- I was born at 7 PM or so to my parents Ray and Vickie
1974 - 11 months 3 days later "Let the lifetime adventures begin with my New Irish Twin Bethanne"
1976- Mom and dad said I was always adventurous, always exploiting getting into everything, and never afraid of anything. MMMMMMM imagine that.
1977-Baby Brother is born into the adventures Howell Fun!!
1978- Then the “fabulous 5” was created our lil baby sister Tammy (CJ) was born
1979 -Off to kindergarten
I was also bit by a dog and had my first round of stiches by my eye.
1980- The next few years would be filled with going to the zoo's, different parks, hiking, and water parks
1981- Hunting with my dad
1982- Summer at the WI Dells, Valley Fair along with eating at Paul Bunyan
1983- Learned how to drive a clutch truck (white truck) thanks dad!
1984- Spent many days at the gym with my dad
1985- Went to the Grand Canyon with a friend and Family
1986- Bucked off a horse while riding him bare-back riding “oh man” did I get into trouble lol
1987- Summer of water fights, spending lots of time with cousins, playing ghost in the graveyard, dancing yada, yada
Moved to La Crosse
1988- Lost two family members devastated for a long time
1989- Lost my license until I was 18 #donttelldad (DON'T Speed anywhere but defiantly not down lang drive)
1990- Had my son Tyler what a blessing (yes I was a very young mom) the world was much different then.
1991- Over the next few years was learning how to be a mom, a worker, a student, along with so many other things going on in life
1992- Graduated from High School went to WWTC to further my education
1993- offered a Modeling Contract in New York, gave it up I was mom and I couldn’t give up that for anything.
1994- Gained an amazing Step-Mom Karen
1995- Tyler started Kindergarten
1996- Diagnosed with Cervical Cancer
1997- Started working at TSS
Gained an amazing Step-Dad Bob
1998- Started working at all different Fitness centers in the area
The first time I ever called someone Sunshine her name was Teresa she came to my Pilates Class 5:15 am and was late LOL…
1999- Had my little Landen
2000- Became a Coach/Trainer
2001- Ran my first Grandmas half marathon
2002- First 5K with my son Tyler
2003- Ran a 5k with my baby brother Ray (he thinks he kicked my butt) LOL but he didn’t.
2004- Went to a Kicking Bear Camp with CJ and had the craziest ride down there and back, oh my gosh I’m amazed me made it 
Watched the Ironman on TV waited in line 1 hour to sign up for my first one
2005- Diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer - Achieved my first Ironman 6 months after treatment I will always be grateful for those who helped me out (you know who you are.)
2006- Mayjor bike accident (concussion, stiches and OH THE BRUSING)
Pulled over on my Bike yep you read that right “On My bike!” 2007- Became the Everyday Hero at Ironman Louisville,
Ran a 5k with Blane who kicked my butt by 5 sec. LOL
2008- Married my Best Friend Blane and yes did an Ironman IMWI (pregnant with Korbinator and didn’t even know it)
2009 -Ran a 5k with my mom and step dad..
The Little KORBINATOR was born/ Started my small business called "Sporty Bands"
2010 - Started teaching Bootcamps in the area parks and then open my own studio (Studio Fit) and Ran my first marathon without swimming 2.4miles and biking 112 before it. Gained an amazing Sister Annette (we are so blessed)
2011- Ran a half marathon with my son Landen (Landen raised 6,000.00 for kids in need) Thank you to the team that helped me…
2012- My First Grandbaby (Nova Danniela) was born. Ran the Chicago Marathon with Suzanne while pregnant with lil E. Lil E first marathon 
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)2013- Our Baby Girl LIL E. was born
2014- Finished my 16th 70.3 distance and qualified for Age Group Nation Championships and Finished Escape from Alcatraz “oh the excitement of jumping off a boat in San Francico Bay.” Water was 52 degrees and air temp was 52 degrees brrrrrrrrrrrr
2015 - Finished Age Group National Championship
2016- Finished Ironman Louisville/Did a Tough Mudder with my dad for Fathers Day and had a full Hysterectomy 
2017- Finished Ironman WI with my Irish Twin Bethanne and road trip with my friend Tracy to Ironman Boulder
2018- Bailey Bear joined our family Finish Medtronic marathon with Todd and Ramona Run for Heart
Finished Ironman Louisville with Bethanne and Amanda omg that was sooooooooooooo fun 
2019- Finished Ironman WI Best one EVER!
P.E Teacher
2020- I gained a beautiful daughter ~Tyler and Jennah got Married!
Finished Marie’s first half marathon together. 
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. 2021- Made over 1000 Sporty Bands for people (pandemic) and oh the Zoom classes
2022- The how mentally tough are you Ironman! Finished...
2023 - OMG I'm so excited I'm in a new age group, and as you’re reading this I'm running my first 50K on my tready! As most of you know over the years, I've always done something in numbers of the age I am so today is finishing my first 50K...
I have to say I'm so blessed! Over the years I have done so much, I have achieved so many things, I’ve helped others achieve their goals and I’ve overcome so much……Again “I’m so BLESSED!
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”I LOVE my life as a Wife, a Mom, a Gram, a Sister, a Cousin,an Aunt, a Trainer/Coach, a daughter, a Friend, and a person who puts positive quotes on Facebook to inspire others.. I LOVE IT!
But most of all I'm living the life that God has given to me, to inspire others, to lead by an example, follow his ways, and to be the best I can be in all areas of my life. I will continue to achieve that until I take my last breath (100 years from now of course). 
Always Remember-
No matter how the previous day ended good or bad always "Rise and Shine it’s a new day Sunshine!”
Let’s Get after it!
