Happy Birthday to my sweet daughter Kristi!!

Today Kristi turns 14. Can't believe how the years have flown by. Kristi you're not only beautiful on the outside your inside shines of a greater beauty. I count every day a blessing having you in our lives.  I'm watching you blossom into a beautiful woman of God, and it is so cool to watch.  I love how you love animals, love to learn, always have a positive attitude, and walk in faith and love. I pray this year, others will be able to get to know you and what a great person you are.  Love you bunches!! 

So here are 14 lovely pictures of my lovely daughter. As you can see I have a wonderful model to practice photography, and also a few of Kristi just being Kristi.

 Notice Quito hiding in the tree behind her, never far away, always making sure she's OK.

 My favorite picture of Kristi.

 Kristi's favorite way to do school, the Peruvian hammock, a kitty and a literature book.

 Goat Tying at Cowgirl heaven.

Riding Patience in the rain at Cowgirl Heaven.

Napoleon Girls District Champions

A big congrats out to the Napoleon Girls Basketball Team for winning their District Championship. Also a big Congrats out to Rikki Schmidt in winning the player of the year for the District. Here's a picture of Rikki finding out she had won. I love the emotion of the moment in this picture.

Visit with Philip and Krista at the Farm

 My mom was having a good chuckle this weekend with our visit at the farm. The picture itself is a little soft and out of focus, but I love her happy expression.

 Of course, Philip wanted a rematch with his dad on the arm wrestling. Todd was laughing and talking the whole time, why was Phil so red?  They decided it was a tie, but I'm still not sure that Todd was even really trying.

 Philip tried to out grip Grandpa, and I think he suffered for it. Grandpa maybe 80 years old, but he's got one awesome grip!

 Philip and his girl friend Krista.

 Kristi and Krista. 

Yup, we had some confusion a few times with the names this weekend. And it looks like Kristi has passed up Krista on the height department. Don't feel bad Krista, she's taller than me too.

Grandpa Don and Philip.

Every child's life is enriched when he has a grand parent to love. If you don't have one still living, adopt one.

Love that Smile!

Last Sunday afternoon we went bowling with members from Word of Faith Church.  I think I was in the running for the most gutter balls, but all in all it was a lot of fun. Kristi was bowling with some of the young gals from WOF and I looked over and saw this wonderful smile on her face. To see her laughing and having a good time, almost brought tears to my eyes. Life has been pretty lonely and boring here for Kristi, so it was so fun to see her having a good time. Thank you Word of Faith for the opportunity!

This was not my ball cause it's not in the gutter!!