Ava turns 8

Mr. Jake took Ava under his wing last week, dressed her up in her pretty baptism dress, did her hair and make-up, and then took her around for pictures. I thought I'd have to retake them later but he did such a good job I decided to keep them and used the first one for her announcements. She had her interview with the Bishop this past week and will be baptized December 5th. I just can't believe my baby girl is 8 years old already!!
* on a side note, we were driving the other night (just Ava and me) and a Christmas song, "Last Christmas" by George Michael came on. The words were "Last Christmas I gave you my heart, but the very next day you gave it away. This year to save me from tears I'll give it to someone special". Ava looks at me and says, "I think I know who that someone special is. I think he's going to give his heart to Jesus". I had a little chuckle to myself as I thought about George Michael and then I told her she was wise beyond her years. She didn't understand why what she said was wise but I told her she's always said wise things even from a very young age and has always been a very spiritual girl. She just smiled. I really do love the innocence of children and their tender hearts. They give their hearts and their all to Jesus.