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Anikka's 10th Birthday Interview

Happy Birthday, Anikka! It's hard to believe our baby is now fully in tween-hood and double digits. We love you and love who you are: an artist, a good friend, a deep-thinker, a cuddler, and someone who shows courage. We pray health and joy over your next year!

Candid of Ani checking out Frida Kahlo's art and self-portraits during a co-op Art class

 What is your favorite color? blue and purple
Who are some of your friends? Isla, Kathryn, Rachel, Nyah, Marie, Anya, Phoebe, Audrey, Charlee, Charlotte, Ana, Anna, Ashlyn
What do you want to be when you grow up? a mom
What makes you happy? art, and Copper
What makes you sad? death

 Ski bunny Ani!

What is your favorite animal? cat, dog, horse, unicorn, bird
What is your favorite book?  Wings of Fire (series)
What is your favorite thing to do with Mom? read or bake
What is your favorite thing to do with Dad? play games
What is your favorite thing to do with Lukka? bounce on the balls
What do you like to do with your friends?  play and art

 Ani and mom; spa + makeup night

What do you like to do outside? play with Copper, make fairy houses
Where do you like to go?  to the art shop
What is your favorite food? pizza or fruits and veggies

 Ani and backyard neighbor friend doing facepaint and dress-up

What is your favorite drink? Root beer or juice
What is your favorite restaurant?  Boston Pizza
What is your favorite subject in school?  art

Ani and dad

 What is your favorite thing to watch? Mako Mermaids
What is your favorite song to listen to or sing?  Taylor Swift 
What is your favorite toy? My art (doing craft kits)
What is your favorite way to exercise? skip-it (she just got one for her birthday! Welcome to the 80s!)
Anything else you'd like to say? Nope

Ani supporting her sweet friend who she watched dance in the Nutcracker

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