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NeighborhoodNews
Meridian & Butler March
NeighborhoodNews
March Meridian & Butler
in Colorado. My horse Juniper was there,
and I rode him every day. They also had a
candy shop where I could get ice cream. I
went fishing and I learned square dancing.
like that there are lots of people around,
and that we are close to the Children’s
Museum. I also like to go to the pretzel
shop after school.
What do you want to be when you
grow up?
What do you like the least about the
neighborhood?
I want to be lots of stuff, a hair-cutter, a
doctor, a teacher, a gymnast, and especially a mom.
There are too many boys.
What is your favorite place to eat?
Wow. You are going to be busy.
I know, but I can handle it.
I like to eat Mexican because of chips and
salsa. I also love Binkley’s because they
have the best pasta.
What do you like to do for fun?
What is your favorite movie?
I love to play with my American Girl
dolls. But, my favorite thing is to do art.
I love to draw in my journal, pain on my
easel, and color pictures.
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What do you like most about where
you live?
I love to ride my bike on the sidewalks. I
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Gianna Sanford
Future hair-cutter, doctor, teacher, gymnast, and
mom Gianna Sanford answers a few questions
from her dad, Ryan and describes her perspective
on life in Meridian-Kessler.
Tell me about yourself?
My name is Gianna, but most people call me Gigi. I am 5 years
old and my birthday is Saint Patrick’s Day. I go to St. Joan of
Arc, the best school ever. I’m in kindergarten this year. I have a
lot of best friends and a very nice teacher.
Tell me about your family?
I have an older brother named Garyn. He is 7 and he has curly
hair. He loves football.
I have a mom and a dad. My mom stays at home with me, and
also helps out with the church and school. My dad works from
home. I don’t understand what he does for work, but I know he
is on his phone and computer a lot.
My PapPap is a judge and my Papaw is the fire chief.
What activities do you do?
My favorite sport is gymnastics. I love doing the bar routine. I
go twice a week to JPAC ( Jaycie Phelps Athletic Center). Every
day I practice my hand stands and cartwheels at home. I also try
and do pushups to get stronger.
What is the favorite vacation you have been on?
My favorite was the ranch we went to last summer. I think it is
My favorite movie is Frozen. I think the
snowman is funny and the princesses
are pretty.
If you could be any animal, what
would you be?
A cheetah, because they are very fast and
have cool spots.
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If you could change one thing about
the world, what would you change?
I wish everyone in the world would get
along and be nice. I also wish my mom
would never blow dry my hair again.
What are you looking forward to
this year?
Getting a puppy. We are getting a black lab
and his name will be Jax. He was just born!