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Hi, Grace Elizabeth Smith is the name. I was born December 1st, 2004, at Bronson Hospital In Kalamazoo, Michigan. I’m currently 10 years old and go to Gull Lake Middle School. I have so many wonderful adventures in my life such as, art, gymnastics, and last but never ever in the world least God!

I have five members in my family including me, Three girls and two boys. I have on beautiful sister. Her name is Anna. She is 18 and currently in college but not far away so thats a Great thing. Then there is my brother. He is 20 turning 21 and, he is in and out of college, Then it comes to my mom!! Her name is Carrie. If you were wondering, my mom works as a nurse and I am very proud of her. Last, but never ever in the world least, my …show more content…
Other than drawing, In my free time I run around I run around my house doing tricks and flips. My parents get annoyed, so, I go outside and jump on my trampoline and do a bunch of flips and back drops. A back drop is when I fall hard enough to come back up. I also like doing floor gymnastics. One thing I like to do is a back walkover. A back walkover is when you’re standing on the ground with your hands up and you bend all the way back. Then you kick your feet over your head and land on your feet.

Last definitely not least, is church! I go to church every sunday and worship God. I am currently joining the worship team. The worship team is where I sing on stage at my church and praise God with my (church family) friends. I have 2 wonderful people that teach me about God. Their names are Josh and Jaila Rykse. Every sunday night I go to a class at church that teaches me a little more about God, and again Josh and Jaila teach. I am so thankful that they teach me more about God I love them so much as If they were my family (they are my family).

So, there you have it. I’ve told you a little bit about me, my family, and the activities I like to do such as gymnastics,church, and drawing, but boredom still creeps up on me sometimes. Most of the time I’m busy, so….…. now it’s your

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