I really like the coloring job on this picture and cograts on the win!

^^"" Sorry!! I had voted for this earlier, but forgot to comment.... :( I really love this pic!!! She's very pretty, and I think you drew her expression well. ^^d This was an awesome idea, and I absolutely love the ribbon. :) My dad's a soldier, and fortunately he retired so we didn't have to see him go to Iraq-but I had a few friends whose dads were sent over, and I've seen how much emotion goes into those yellow ribbons. Using this was an excellent idea, and I really hope your pic does well in the contest. ^^d There's so many emotions in it, it's really nice.

aww very touching. The expressions work well. Good job.