Dear Maya,
I can't believe you're a teenager now! We're so proud of how well you're adjusting to junior high and growing up in general, and how you are so unapologetically YOU while also being kind and thoughtful. You're just such an awesome kid and we're so glad we get to be along for the ride!
Today we had a family gathering at Grandma and Papa Stan's house to celebrate you. Mommy took fewer photos than ever for a birthday party, but we sure had a great time. Baba made sushi and Japanese style pork cutlets and veggie fritters. You made lots of colorful origami cranes, dragons, and butterflies to hang and top the cupcakes with. And our sweet family all gathered together to love on you and give you so many perfect presents. It was beautiful!
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And here are the answers to your yearly interview questions:
Favorite toy: Silverscales the dragon
Favorite game: Okami
Favorite thing to do inside: Nintendo with Emi
Favorite thing to do outside: climb trees during summer camp
Favorite place to go: home
Favorite book: Wings of Fire
Favorite TV show: Pokemon
Favorite movie: Totoro
Favorite song: Zelda songs
Favorite animal: dragons and tigers
Favorite breakfast: scrambled eggs and bacon
Favorite lunch: sushi
Favorite dinner: dumplings
Favorite fruit: apples and citrus fruits
Favorite vegetable: carrots
Favorite drink: Japanese-style milkshake
Best friend: Juliette, Evelyn, Hudson, Megan
Biggest fear: being alone
When you grow up you want to be: a gamer
Things you take to bed: Silverscales
Well, good night, sweet teenager! We love you so much!
