Congratulations to Our Ava Grace

With her mom's permission, I am able to make a big announcement about our Granddaughter #6, Ava Grace.

She has been booked and has done the final filming for a Cinemark commercial that will run in all Cinemark theaters this next year.

We are so proud of this amazing young lady.

Actually, Ava Grace started her career quite early by modeling dresses her mother made.

Then she was asked to model on the Neiman Marcus red carpet.

She modeled for both the summer and fall children's clothing line when she was three years old.

It was about this time that she started taking dance lessons.

This past year may have been her final year of dance as Middle School and other activities have taken precedent.

Ava Grace has always wanted to be involved in every activity that was presented to her.

From soccer to volleyball to basketball.

To playing golf with her dad.

Then a few years ago, the door into acting was presented to her and this is where she found her niche'.

Her first role was as Hazel, the youngest sibling of the Herdmans, in the play "The Greatest Christmas Present Ever."  She stole the show!

She was then given a principle role in the Prestonwood Children's Christmas Play as the cutest lamb you've ever seen.

She became an active participant in the North Dallas Performing Arts Theater and landed this adorable role as one of the orphans in the play "Annie."

The next year, she was given an even bigger role in the church's children's Christmas Musical.

Last year she was cast as one of the Von Trapp children in the NDPAT's production of "The Sound of Music."

Then in the fall she played the role of the older sister, Susan in the play "The Witch and the Wardrobe."

This past spring she played Amanda, one of the students in the play "Matilda."

In a few weeks she will participate in the Prestonwood Fall Follies and in November she will have a role in the children's production of "Willy Wonka."

But acting, dance and sports are not all she does.

Last year she was awarded the #1 place in the Regional Speech Meet in Dallas.

She sings in the Prestonwood Christian Academy Honor Choir.

She plays percussion in the Middle School Band.

She received an outstanding award presented by the Directors of the North Dallas Performing Arts Theater.

She loves volunteering with her Dad for various events.

And she is a good student to boot!

Ava Grace has always embraced life to the fullest and enjoys spending time with her amazing group of friends.

She fully intends to carry on the family tradition of being a UT Grad one of these days.

But, the most noteworthy thing about Ava Grace is that she is a Child of the King.  She asked Jesus Christ to be her Lord and Savior and her greatest delight is to be His shining light to all around her.

Yes, she is becoming a beautiful young lady on the outside but she is even more beautiful on the inside.

She loves without reservation.

We don't know what the future holds for this gifted and loving granddaughter, but we do know in Whose hands she is and that doors for her will continue to open according to His plan for her.

I will be sure and let you know when the commercials start running so you can see our star for yourself.

In the meantime, this is my favorite thing that Ava Grace does.