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Lukka's 14th Birthday Interview

Although this past year was exceptionally strange, it was a huge time of growth for Lukka--physically, certainly, but also maturing as a person.

He still loves movement: skiing, tennis, and now roller hockey and sword fighting. He is working his second summer lawn mowing for pay, has been learning how to break up goals and manage his time wisely, and still has a tender spot for animals.

He has been working so hard at his schoolwork and has really challenged himself this year with higher level Physics. He had a goal to learn the violin and has already surpassed 3 levels in one year (!), along with maintaining his practice and ability on the piano.

He is a deep thinker and loves to toss around unique ideas (ahem, and debate...regularly). He is curious about so much and also knows when something isn't working for him and is open to new ideas and advice.

We are so proud of this young man he is becoming. We love you, Lukka, and Happy Birthday!!


Lukka watching the baby robin perched on the top of the red and black saw horse piece. 

What is your favorite color?  Blue

Who are some of your friends? Joshua, Matthew, Cole, Gabe, Mattias, Kate, Levi, Dane, Bogden, Chris* 

Lukka at horse camp this Spring, with his horse JJ


What do you want to do when you're an adult? not sure

What is your favorite animal?  Dogs

He loves to do school outside in nice weather

What is your favorite thing to do with Anikka? ski 

What is your favorite thing to do with your friends?  play Minecraft, chess, ski, sword fight, hangout

One of his favorite quarters of the year--ski season!

What do you like to do outside?  sword practice, dig at the beach, ski, play roller hockey

What do you like to do inside?  play music, read, play video games with Dad

This was a self-portrait made by the musician himself for an Art project 

What is your favorite food?  pasta

What is your favorite drink?  Ginger Ale, hot chocolate, or a milkshake 

Interacting with the art at New Media Gallery

What is your favorite restaurant?  Chipotle,  The Raving Gamer, or Olive Garden 

What is your favorite subject in school?  PE

Boogie Boarding in Tofino on our Cumberland trip last year 

What is your favorite thing to watch?  Pirates of the Caribbean or Marvel movies

What is your favorite song to listen to?  The Judge by 21 Pilots

What is your favorite item to work with+?  my drone, or my instruments


This kid loves to dig at the beach


What is your favorite way to exercise? ski

What makes you happy?  skiing, music, friends, Copper

What makes you sad?  TUC (Lukka's nickname for Ani-hah...)


Playing a celebratory game at The Raving Gamer 

What is your favorite thing to do with Mom?  debate 

What is your favorite thing to do with Dad?  play video games or ski


I made him show off his nice haircut...he now has braces!


What goal did you accomplish this year that you're proud of?  Get a drone, start the violin, and beat my friends in chess


Sketching en plein air with the co-op at Sendall Gardens 


What is a goal you have for your 14th year?  Start a drone-related business 

Last year Lukka had a goal in mind: to finish his Tensgritty table. It's above!! 

Anything else you'd like to say about the past year?  I don't think so.


*the last 3 are youth leaders at church--thank you youth leaders for your friendship and leadership!

+ this has been amended from "toy"!

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