Thirteen

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Elsies Peak Hike

 Happy days for my fiery fairy who is now a teenager.

Her spark still burns bright and I love watching her grow - some days she wrestles and other days she glides. Whichever way it goes -  all I see is great courage, determination and an attitude of note! [ that part can be challenging!]



Nature loving like her mama
that smile....rare lately but beautiful



sunshine, moongazing, ocean loving



just love

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