Ridgell's Originals

This Sunday, our Avery Grace Gilbreth will be 14.  Here are a few of the reasons I love her and am proud of her. 

She is a really good gymnest.  Lots of medals.  Does things that take outstanding athleticism.  And some measure of fearlessness.  She could have played several sports, but she fell in love with gymnastics and has never wanted to do anything else.

She is smart.  Makes good grades without putting in much effort.  She will figure that out.  

Avery gets along with people.  She has an amazing variety of frinds.  Gym friends.  School friends.  Friends with her cousins. 

She loves animals.  Adopts every stray she can.  Would happily live on a ranch with dozens and dozens of animals of all kinds.

She is a hard worker.  Has a job.  

Loves her family.  Close to her Mom and brother.  Loves her cousins and Uncle Joe Don and Aunt Jamie.  And her Mimi and Pops.  She still actually seems OK when she has to hang out with us.  

Finding her faith.  She is learning to figure out what matters to her about God and Jesus.  Since she is so independent, this is really healthy.  We will never wonder who makes her spiritual decisions.  It will be Avery.

So tough, independent, smart, athletic, and pretty. 

And her inside is better than her outside.

So thanks God for blessing us with Avery.  She is a joy to us and we are thankful.  So protect her and watch over her.  We look forward to what you are going to do in her and thru her.   

# posted by Steve @ 5:00 AM