We have a teenager!

Yesterday, Annika officially became a teenager. Eric and I tried to dissuade her from making that change from pre-teen to teen, but she ignored our pleas and jumped from 12 to 13 with both feet.

Per Annika, it was a great day and, aside from the whole global pandemic/quarantine aspect to life, it was a very fun birthday. Annika was very hopeful for a rainy day and Mother Nature granted that wish. (Talk about a Seattle kid! Who else would ask for rain on her birthday???) Annika, Conor, and their nanny (Emma) went on a long bike ride up to Echo Lake to see what was there and to burn off some energy. They also did some fun projects at home, including their latest obsession with creating creatures out of pinecones, paper, and hot glue. 

Annika chose schnitzel and spaetzle for her birthday dinner (I snuck in some peas to ensure we had a veggie) and oreo cheesecake for dessert. So. Much. Rich. Food.

The moment she realized Eric pranked her. He put an Amazon gift card printout in an AirPods box, knowing she wanted AirPods. (Don't worry - we did give her the AirPods, too!)

She's an official "Quaranteen" now!

One of the items on Annika's birthday wish list was "fashionable sunglasses".
Thank you to the Frisch side of the family for fulfilling that wish!

Oreo cheesecake

Big smile, lots of candles

Annual birthday sign photo
(Huck just wanted the treat I was holding!)

Annika's Birthday Interview

How would you describe yourself?

    I am caring, enthusiastic, and creative.

What are you thankful for?

    My life

What do you want to be when you grow up?

    Maybe a vet

What is important to you?

    My family and my friends

What is your favorite song?

    "Past Life"

What is your favorite color?

    Seafoam green

What is your favorite TV show?

    SonicX

What do you like most about yourself?

    I'm optimistic.

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

    I would go to Hawaii because we didn't get to do that in April

Who do you admire and why?

    I admire people who motivate others.

What do you want to learn more about?

    Animal health

How do you like to spend your free time?

    Watching TV

What were some of the best things about being 12?

    Getting to see my friends in person

    Going to Ireland with Bestemor and Bestefar

    Going to the Babysitters class at Children's Hospital

    Getting our dog Huckleberry