AVA BARBARA GOATES

Is celebrating her 1st Birthday

February 16, 2012

bought a new dimension to the Goates' family

and to our entire family!

there were frills, ruffles, and girly-girly changes in Ben, Amanda & Owen's home

all you had to do was look at her and hold her and know she was

such a sweet beautiful baby

ready to bring a new experience to each of our families.

It is always a 'joy' to meet a new Grandchild...... to know that the circle of life goes on and on
with new generations entering the family circle!

So GRATEFUL that we were able to attend Ava's Name and Blessing
It was interesting during the blessing that Ben said Ava would follow her
mother's example of giving and serving.....How important
these qualities have always been to me. Knowing how we can make
a difference in the lives of other people.
Ava is too small to be out doing for others
but her sweet personality makes everyone
HAPPY
so she has already started her journey in
serving others!