Colette is a nature lover who turns every place into an adventure—climbing trees, finding wildlife, and exploring with endless curiosity.
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Receive Text UpdatesNature sparks her curiosity every single day. She’s fascinated by how tiny critters and big animals live together in harmony. Her dad is a landscape architect, she is inquisitive & notices every plant and tree wherever they go, always asking questions and learning. Her love for the outdoors doesn’t stop there—she paints it too, turning forests, flowers, and animals into colorful works of art that capture her adventurous spirit.
From the very start, this was a tough choice—she loves all animals. But horses stole her heart. At just 3½, Colette climbed into the saddle for the first time and never looked back. She never was intimidated, she showed confidence, curiosity, and zero fear—forming an instant bond and a deep passion for riding and care. Even after a recent fall, her love hasn’t wavered. If anything, it’s made her stronger. Come this fall… she’ll planning to be right back in the saddle.
She wakes up ready for adventure, racing outside before the day begins. To her, every yard is a jungle and every moment is a chance to explore. Fearless and curious, she gently picks up lizards, frogs, and bugs, even building tiny homes for them. At the ocean, she once caught a fish right at her feet, no net, just quick hands and a brave heart. To her, the world is one big adventure.
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