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ight years ago, Randy and Whitney Aguilar were blessed with yet another
participating in filling shoe boxes with toys and other items for Operation Christmas Child
beautiful baby girl when Kinsley made her way into this world. Joining older
through her church. “We have always hoped to have children who are compassionate to oth-
sister Sydney and four-legged brother Tucker, Kinsley resides with her parents
ers. It is the biggest compliment to have other people make statements to us about Kinsley’s
in Pamplico, South Carolina. According to Whitney, Kinsley is very witty and
willingness to share and include others and her attempt to put the happiness of others before
lovable. “She has a very infectious giggle and is extremely tender-hearted. She
her own. Kinsley inspires us to do more and think less about it. She innately desires to do good
doesn’t like to see anyone hurting physically or emotionally. She loves to laugh and is very quick
to do so. She adds such life to our family, because you never know what is coming out of her
mouth next!”
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to all without thinking twice about it.”
Christmas at the Aguilar household is an exciting time of year for Kinsley. “We start the season with Charlie the Elf, who is on a new adventure every day. Kinsley takes Charlie’s antics
Some of Kinsley’s favorite hobbies are cheerleading and playing softball. As of right now,
very seriously and is always excited to see what he has gotten into when she wakes up. Tree
Kinsley has big dreams of one day becoming a teacher as inspirational as her kindergarten
decorating is Kinsley’s favorite thing to do. She loves hanging the ornaments in just the right
teacher, Caroline Greenwood. In addition to Ms. Greenwood, Kinsley is inspired by her Aunt
place.” On Christmas Eve, she enjoys time spent with her family and helps put out “reindeer
Lauren Stanton and her teacher Amanda Shealy. No matter what career path she chooses,
food” so Santa can find everyone’s home. She also enjoys partaking in a tradition created by
Kinsley has dreams of helping others and will certainly succeed with the support of Randy and
Whitney’s parents. “We started baking Christmas cookies and gingerbread houses with my
Whitney. “She has such a bright, bubbly, loud personality, and I could never imagine that being
parents when we were little girls. It’s a tradition I have maintained in my home every year. We
dimmed down for any reason. Kinsley makes you want to be a better person every day and to
make sugar and gingerbread cookies from scratch then Kinsley decorates each cookie, seeing
always do the right thing by people.”
how much she can get on one cookie before it crumbles. ”
Kinsley continues to inspire her parents, especially during the holiday season. Three years
On Christmas morning, Kinsley wakes up at dawn, eager to see what Santa has left her. “The
ago, she approached Randy and Whitney, wanting to donate to Toys for Tots. Since then, the
first thing she checks is to be sure Santa left his Santa key somewhere and to be sure he got
family has donated old toys, teaching both Sydney and Kinsley the importance of giving to
plenty of milk and cookies. She loves the awe of him being able to get around the world in
those less fortunate. “Kinsley can’t stand the idea of someone not having presents or toys to
one night. The wonder on her face when she wakes up each Christmas morning is incredible.”
play with. She loves the idea of a child getting a toy that they normally would not be able to
As 2015 comes to a close, Randy and Whitney are grateful for their daughter. “Kinsley has bless-
afford in a store.” This month, Kinsley will be donating several toys to the cause and will also be
ed us by bringing so much joy and laughter into lives every day.”
DECEMBER 2015
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