I WAS BORN: Oct. 27, 2007, in St. Mary's Medical Center.
MY PARENTS ARE: Sarah and Paul Mershart of Duluth.
MY GRANDPARENTS ARE: Edward and Karin Piasecki of Duluth; Ronald Mershart of Superior; and Eileen Mershart of Madison, Wis.
MY GREAT-GRANDPARENTS ARE: Michalina Piasecki of Duluth and the late Felix Piasecki, Thelma and Edmund Moen, Marguerite and Pascal Meerschaert, Mary Ellen O'Maley and Alexander Joe DeGrand.
MY PARENTS CHOSE THIS NAME BECAUSE: They think Ava is a beautiful name -- just as beautiful as I am. They chose my middle name because it was my Great-grandma Thelma's middle name.
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PARENTS' WISH OR ADVICE: You are the first grandchild for both sets of your grandparents. Everyone couldn't wait to meet you! You've brought so much joy to our entire family!
SOMETHING SPECIAL: You are the greatest thing that has ever happened to your mama and daddy. We love you so very much and will always be there for you.