A big heart....

Today, when dropping Avery off at school (day care) she received one of the nicest compliments from one of her teachers.  For the holidays, her day care was collecting canned foods and coats for the needy.  We brought in a few cans of food and Avery, very carefully and delicately, began placing them in the big box that was used for collecting all the food.  One of the teachers looked over and saw the pride and love that Avery had as she placed the cans inside.  This teacher stated: "For someone so small, Avery has one of the biggest hearts I know". 

That made me smile.....and feel very blessed.  Avery has a loving, caring, and giving heart.  I pray that her heart never gets hardened by circumstances or situations that happen in life.  She does have a big heart!!!

Off to the North Pole

On Sunday, April, Avery and I made a day trip to Chattanooga.  While there we visited Rock City (which Avery declared was "COOL") and took a train ride to the North Pole.

The North Pole, you ask?  Why yes!  We boarded our train at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Authority and despite a short ride, we certainly ended up at the North Pole.  While there Santa boarded our train car first.  Avery was like a deer in headlights.  She was a bit shocked that Santa came right on board and sat down with her.  "W", Avery's Magic Elf, went along with us, so Avery had to show Santa that she was taking good care of him. 

This was such an enjoyable trip for all of us.  Hopefully, this will be a memory that Avery holds special. 

Waiting....

During children's church last Sunday the topic was on Advent.  Aleesa, one of our ministers and a close friend, was leading the lesson and asked the question, "What are we waiting for?".  I'm sure Aleesa intended for the children to respond by saying "We are waiting for Christmas" or even "We are waiting for Santa".  Avery promptly raises her hand and responds "We are waiting for church to be over!!"