We have known Nikilene for much of her life, she is the daughter of Eli-Anita and Ken Norman, our farrier and friend. Nikilene was christened the Bedlam Farm Barn Fairy Princess, and she is getting old to be called that I think, but not too old to capture our hearts and imagination.

Today, she came to the Open House with her friend Daniella, the two are close, when they come to the farm they scour the pasture for discarded treasures and haul off bags of stuff.

Nikilene came with a bridle, threw it on Chloe and rode her bareback. Chloe balked and reared, but Nikilene had no trouble getting her under control and making her ride. When I went to take her photo, she called Daniella into the photograph, and the three of them made a magical photo, they were the spirit of the Open House, I think.