Lukka's 10th Birthday Interview

Lukka is now in the double-digits! He's been around for a true decade and he's been hamming it up ever since. He loves being around people, animals, and any and all junk food and candy. He's insatiable with play and friends, could care less about hiking (but has a good time once he's out there), relates to Calvin in nearly every aspect, and loves that the family dog sleeps in his room every night. We love you, Lukka, and we're so proud of you!

Lukka showing off his Greek shield in costume

What is your favorite color? Turquoise

Who are some of your friends? Nya and Brody, Cole, Ethan, Zach, Caleb, Logan, Ian, Anna, Seth, Elia

What do you want to do when you grow up? Driver

What makes you happy? Copper (our dog)

Tinkercrate's Biomechanical hand that he made.

What makes you sad? not seeing Copper for 2 weeks! (while on vacation)

What is your favorite animal? tiger and dogs

What is your favorite thing to do with Mom? cuddle

What is your favorite thing to do with Dad? go on bike rides

LEGO Mindstorms learning camp

What is your favorite thing to do with Anikka? win an argument (HAH!)

What is your favorite thing to do with your friends? play, talk, jump on the trampoline

What do you like to do outside? run around with Copper

What do you like to do inside? play ipad

He sure loves his little cousins

What is your favorite food? macaroni and cheese, cheese burgers, alfredo pasta

What is your favorite drink? any kind of pop but not diet

What is your favorite restaurant? Runza in Lincoln

What is your favorite subject in school? reading

cousins in their Uncle's wedding this May

What is your favorite thing to watch? All Hail King Julian

What is your favorite song to listen to or sing? Chimichanga

What is your favorite toy? I like playing with Copper

What is your favorite way to exercise? bike ride

seeing a hippo at the San Diego Zoo

Anything else you'd like to say about the past year? My favorite thing about last year was getting Copper!

on the Skyfari at the San Diego Zoo

Happy Birthday, Lukka!

Lukka petting a turtle in Palm Springs

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