Grace... Our Star!

Grace is the star student in her second grade class. She's the star of our family too!

The moment we first laid eyes on Grace we knew that she was someone special. She was perfect in every way. Her Grandma Kathleen said that she was as perfect and beautiful as a little china doll. Dozens of family members came to see Grace in her first minutes of life. She captured all of our hearts immediately!

When Grace was a baby she had a huge smile that would light up the room. Even complete strangers just wanted to look at her and smile. She was always laughing, playing or having fun.

Her best friend has always been her brother, Parker. In fact, one of her first words were, "Buddy." Buddy is the name that she chose for her brother and she would follow him everywhere he went calling after her Buddy... And Parker still loves it. Now her little sister, Kate, follows her like a little shadow and idolizes Grace's every move. Grace never complains and most always includes her 3 year old sister in her activities. Grace is a good example for Kate to follow.

Grace is one of the sweetest people I know. She is always there we one of us needs a friend or hug. She makes our hearts feel better when they are hurt. Grace has a special way of understanding what we need. One of Grace's favorite Aunts died last month. Grace's Papa Tim said a prayer for our aunt and was sad. When I looked up, I couldn't find Grace and looked all over for her. I thought she was lost, but she had gone across a huge room of people to hug and comfort her big Papa Tim. She thinks of others first and how they are feeling. She is a wonderful friend and always tries her best to be nice to everyone.

Grace has always been able to make us laugh and smile. Sometimes we just look at her little mug and crack up laughing. She warms our hearts with her teeny-tiny Gracee-ness!

Grace is also a very talented artist and crafter. Her imagination and attention to detail are awesome. From a very early age, Grace has had a perfect pencil grip and could color and cut art projects like a pro. When something is difficult for her to do, she sets a goal and does her best. Grace has a very bright future ahead of her and can be and do anything she puts her mind to!

Our family loves Grace for so many reasons. She is special to each of us in her own special way. But, we love her most of all because she is our GRACE!

We love you Grace and are so glad that you are a part of our family.