Little Sprouts, Big Dreams
As the season begins to bloom, we asked a few Lincoln kids to share what they’re excited to grow, try, and explore this spring.
From imaginary Super Mario gardens to rainy-day adventures and outdoor play, their answers are sweet, thoughtful, and full of wonder.
Say hello to Krew (our LK Cover Kid), Mia, Anakin, Roslyn, Layne, and Lincoln!
Meet Krew
How old are you?
Three.
If you could plant anything in a garden—real or imaginary—what would you grow and why?
Flowers and plants because I love flowers and plants.
What’s something new you want to try this spring?
Playing with my cars and monster trucks outside.
What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever found in nature during spring?
Ladybug.
What is your rainy-day activity when spring showers roll in?
Using an umbrella, stepping in the puddles!
Meet Roslyn
How old are you?
Nine.
If you could plant anything in a garden—real or imaginary—what would you grow and why?
I would plant stuffed animals, because I cannot live without them!
What’s something new you want to try this spring?
Volleyball.
What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever found in nature during spring?
Roly-polies.
What is your rainy-day activity when spring showers roll in?
I play in the rain!
Meet Mia
How old are you?
Seven.
If you could plant anything in a garden—real or imaginary—what would you grow and why?
Candy, because I like eating candy!
What’s something new you want to try this spring?
Running outside in the neighborhood by myself.
What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever found in nature during spring?
Leaves.
What is your rainy-day activity when spring showers roll in?
Jumping in puddles
Meet Layne
How old are you?
Ten.
If you could plant anything in a garden—real or imaginary—what would you grow and why?
The Super Mario mushroom. I would grow this so that I could become stronger and get cool power ups like in the game!
What’s something new you want to try this spring?
I want to try out digital art. I have seen a lot of cool drawings using digital art.
What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever found in nature during spring?
Various insects. I really like finding praying mantises.
What is your rainy-day activity when spring showers roll in?
I like to listen to the thunder if there is a thunder shower. I really like seeing lightning with my dad.
Meet Anakin
How old are you?
8, turning 9 on February 12!
If you could plant anything in a garden—real or imaginary—what would you grow and why?
V-BUCKS, so then I can buy anything I want in Fortnite ®!
What’s something new you want to try this spring?
I want to learn to do a backflip on my trampoline!!
What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever found in nature during spring?
We have a really big backyard, I like looking at all the birds back there! I found a nest with eggs on our wood pile once!!!
What is your rainy-day activity when spring showers roll in?
I like when mom lets me play in the rain. My brother and sister and me played in the rain and jumped on the trampoline. It’s awesome!
Meet Lincoln
How old are you?
Fourteen.
If you could plant anything in a garden—real or imaginary—what would you grow and why?
Probably corn, because it tastes good.
What’s something new you want to try this spring?
Cave diving would be cool.
What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever found in nature during spring?
Waterfalls.
What is your rainy-day activity when spring showers roll in?
Sleeping.