Hi, my name is Kylee. My family and I live in Big Lake. We are a family of 4 and we love this community. I am 9 and my sister, Bailey Jo, is 12. I have had a very rare kidney condition since I was born. My family and I are learning to manage this as we go. I have a good team of Dr.’s now. Essentially my brain and my kidney don’t talk so my body is constantly dehydrated. I cry at times because I want to be “normal” but my family helps to keep a very positive attitude & remind me that I AM normal! I just need a lot more water than most people.
My dad, Jake, works in the cities as a commercial HVAC foreman & my mom, Katie Jo, works from home doing logistics. We are also blessed enough to have 2 sweet King Caviler puppies, Sir Cash, & Price Teddy. Like most families my sister and I run our family’s life! My parents try to keep up with us, between sports & hanging with friends. In the summer months we like to head up to Richmond to our destination trailer on the chain of lakes. Makes us feel like we get to maximize on these short MN summers.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
We like Trails, McPete’s & El loro
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
All my life, which is 9 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Simona the gym teacher. She has an huge heart and enormous amount of crazy stories that have happened in her life!
Q: Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their names?
2 dogs, Teddy & Cash, one cat – Tigger. Also 2 hamsters, Cosmo & Oscar
Q: What advice would you give to people living in Big Lake?
It’s really safe & fun here & they have great teachers, & the lakes & rivers are really pretty.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
To have a horse
Q: What is your favorite current or former business in our community?
Mcpete’s because there is so much to do, & I love the new ice cream shop
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The school playgrounds & the river
Q. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In school still, but I want to go on to be a Kidney Dr. someday.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I have a kidney condition & two belly buttons. One is from a feeding tube from when I was a baby
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Joni from the nurses office at school, Mr. Halverson, & my mom & dad
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of Big Lake?
pretty, fun, & safe
