I WAS BORN: Jan. 5, 2009, in St. Luke's hospital.
MY PARENTS ARE: Jennifer and Joshua Gookins of Proctor.
MY GRANDPARENTS ARE: Daniel and Gail Koshiol of Maple Grove, Minn., and Jeffrey and Mary Gookins of Proctor.
MY GREAT-GRANDPARENTS ARE: Fritz and Gerry Koshiol of New Hope, Minn.; Oliver and Adeline Stoutland of Brooklyn Center, Minn.; Forrest and Delores Gookins of International Falls, Minn.; and Arnold and Alice Fossum of Proctor.
MY PARENTS CHOSE THIS NAME BECAUSE: It's such a pretty girl name and it fits you just perfectly. Your middle name is after your great-grandma.
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PARENTS' WISH OR ADVICE: We love you so much, Pumpkin! We pray you will grow to love God with all your heart and that you will continue to become a wonderful, loving, compassionate, friendly person as you grow up. Your smile makes Daddy and Mommy's hearts so joyful!
SOMETHING SPECIAL: You were born the day before Mommy's birthday- her best birthday gift ever!
