Carlah is always outdoors. She is the designated bug ranger in our house. She is the first to climb a tree and always joins me in stargazing
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Carlah loves everything about trees—their shapes, their changes, and especially climbing up to see the world from their branches. She notices how each one is different and watches how they transform through the seasons. She’s also fascinated by insects, especially the colorful ones. Whether it’s a beetle with shiny wings or a caterpillar with spots, she gently picks them up, curious and delighted by their tiny details. Nature is her playground and her classroom.
Carlah thinks axolotls are absolutely adorable. She loves how they swim with such ease and grace, and she’s fascinated by their feathery gills that wave like underwater frills. Their colors—pink, white, gray, even speckled—make her smile every time she sees one. Whether it’s learning fun facts or just watching videos of them swim, axolotls always grab her attention. To her, they’re like magical little water dragons.
Carlah’s favorite activities are roller skating and biking. She loves the thrill of moving fast and feeling the wind rush past her face. Skating lets her glide and spin, and she’s always working on new tricks. On her bike, she pedals hard just to feel that whoosh of air as she rides. Whether she’s zipping down the street or practicing a cool move, the freedom and fun she feels on wheels is like flying.
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