Anikka's 7th Birthday Interview

Ani and her elephant stuffy, Mary

Anikka is turning SEVEN today. My little Valentine girl has grown up so much in this past year, and has had big changes from last year, even in little things like inches grown, a big haircut, learning to ride a bike and ice-skating with more confidence, and learning things like somersaults and cartwheels in gymnastics, and going to a girl-scout-like group at a local church, all by herself. You can see her interviews at ages FIVE and SIX by clicking on those links.

Ani and her new Rainbow Dash and new Cinderella blanket from Grammy

What is your favorite color? blue and green
Who are some of your friends? Rachel, Kathryn, Isla, Ana, Ashlyn, Danika, Ziana, Eva, Keziah
What do you want to be when you grow up? work at a dog shelter
What makes you happy? jokes, laughter
What makes you sad? fighting my brother

Ani at Terra Nova Park in Richmond, BC

What is your favorite animal? panda
What is your favorite book? my little pony
What is your favorite thing to do with Mom? do crafts
What is your favorite thing to do with Dad? motorbike rides!
What is your favorite thing to do with Lukka? watch Starwars
What do you like to do with your friends? play

Ani as Ma Wilder and Baby Carrie

What do you like to do outside? take a hike
Where do you like to go? to Oma & Opa's and Grammy's house
What is your favorite food? cereal and sugar snap peas
What is your favorite drink? root beer
What is your favorite restaurant? Big Al's

Ani on her bike

What is your favorite thing to watch? My Little Pony

What is your favorite song to listen to or sing? a MLP song

What is your favorite toy? my little ponies (see a pattern here?)

What is your favorite way to exercise? bike ride

Anything else you'd like to say? I love you! (awww)

Ani and Lu

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