16 years ago today I was a driven 23 year old…….KID who unknowlingly had just embarked on one of lifes biggest challenges. Raising a baby girl within the “Hustle and Bustle” of today’s changing world. Oh SURE how I had such big plans on what I would teach her, and how I could pour my soul into her inner being. We’d surely tackle the world, slam the baseketball, hit the ball over the fence, and wow modern day society.
Today I’m 16 years older…….I’m “OFF ICE” and frankly couldn’t feel more proud of that little girl who’s turned 16 today despite of being raised by a fishing guide. We’re both skipping class, and then taking the infamous DRIVERS TEST!! She says my Snowmobile helmet is excessive and doesn’t think it is funny I wear it while she drives.
Looking back 16 years ago I ponder how silly I truly was and how little I actually knew about raising a girl. Though I thought I’d teach her the inner workings of our world as it turned out I simply introduced her to it. If there is truly a teacher in this crazy world I’d argue the kids lead the class.
16 years……Man what a gift we’ve been given!!Thanks Linds!! You make us all so darn proud. Happy BDAY Girl!!
May you continue to attack life with passion and remember life is one heck of a ride that is much more fun with sunglasses on!! 
A “Gangsta” sign doesn’t mean your in a gang rather your Living life with a bit of attitude.
Maybe somedays you feel like turning your hat on backwards and care less what people think about it. 
You’ll always get out of life precisely what your willing to put into it. 
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