Alaina Benain

March 20, 2018

Photo: Alaina the adventurer

Alaina Benain was born May 25, 2016. She is a determined adventurer who has a mind of her own.

Mood: She is extremely observant and whatever you do, you will see Alaina doing the same thing when you least expect it.

Favourites: She loves to take walks and identify items in her surroundings.

Parents’ wish: Her dad wishes that she maintains her personality and be a dynamic leader in whatever she wishes to pursue in the future. Mom wants her to enjoy the innocence and joys of childhood, be happy, and make her parents and grandparents proud.

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