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Anna Claire, Joe Don and Jamie's girl, turns 11 tomorrow.  Here are a few reasons I love her and am proud of her.

She loves  her family.  She adores her Mom and Dad.  Loves her brothers (even tho she has to put up with lots of "brother" shenanigans).  Loves her extended family of Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.  And she loves her Mimi and Pops.  She even still likes to hang out with us.

She is really smart.  Not only makes good grades, but actually understands lots of things.  Loves reading and enjoys writing.

Great athlete.  She is really good at softball and basketball.  And I think she is as natural a runner as I have ever seen.  Intense competitor.

She cares about others.  I loved hearing her talk about the family mission trip to Honduras.  Her prayers always include something about other people and not just her.

She has lots of friends.  Teachers like her.  Younger girls look up to her.

Anna loves Jesus.  She wants to follow him.  She wants to make a difference in this world.

She was our first grandchild.  She sets a high standard to follow.  Great example.


So thanks God for giving us our Anna Claire.  Continue molding her into a follower of your Son.  I look forward with great excitement to what you will do with her and thru her in the future.