“On the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, eight maids a milking.”
I’ve been looking forward to writing this post since October! Why you may ask? Well, this my dear readers is my beautiful cousin! Marika it has been such a joy and very special for me to have you as a part of this. You have gone above and beyond with this whole event and I’ve been incredibly impressed with your fundraising skills! Thank you for doing this with excellence. And as for the modeling…girl you look amazing! You’re such a sweet person and your laugh is contagious. You’re helpful, talented, fun, beautiful, and sweet and I’m grateful that I’m related to you. I love you! Oh and please come visit soon!
Kiersta, not only did you do a fabulous job on Day 6 but you’ve also done a wonderful job on these pictures as well. Thank you so much for generously giving of your time and talent to help with this project!
UPDATE! $64,291.64 Okay can we get to the 65K mark by tomorrow? If we’re going to get to that goal then we’ll need everyone to donate and spread the word about the project. Please give even $5 dollars today. It makes a difference in the lives of these children.
Name: Marika
Age: 26
State: Colorado
Activities/Hobbies: I enjoy participating in most sports especially soccer. Working out and activities outside in the summer. Not a huge fan of the cold. One of my favorite things is traveling. I have never lived outside of Colorado, but have been fortunate enough to visit many different places. This is kind of dorky, but I also like planning and organizing things.
Favorite Christmas movie: It’s a Wonderful Life and Elf. Two totally different movies, but love them both.
Why you wanted to be a part of the project: I wanted to give back during this holiday season and I found this project pretty cool. I think a lot of us go through life not realizing how fortunate we are. There is something special about helping out kids in need. Plus, who doesn’t want to try out high fashion modeling once in their life? I have realized though through this experience that I will not be quitting my day job to become a professional model. It is hard work.
(Photos by: Kiersta Rhodes Photography)
So happy to have my lovely niece, Marika, model and fund raise for this 12 days of Christmas project. You look beautiful Marika and I’m so proud of you, in many ways, but also for jumping in a doing this with all you heart, for exceeding your goal, and blessing the orphans this Christmas. Love you
My sentiments exactly! <3
You can tell you are related! These are awesome shots and I just love the milk cans attached to the stick to make it look like she’s a milkin’ maid.
Aww yay! So happy you like them. 🙂
Marika, you are breathtakingly beautiful! What is even better is that you are as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside. Love you girl!
Oh yes to that!
Marika, thank you for stepping out of your comfort zone to help your cousin with this wonderful project. You look lovely and you did such a great job with this undertaking. Love you always and forever!
Yeah you have an amazing daughter! Love you too Aunt Margo. <3
I love how you got the country farm girl mixed in with classy, elegant. Fabulous! She’s beautiful too.
I love the feel of these. 🙂