Summer Work Party

We had a blast at the work party earlier this month! We decided to be a little late and wait for daddy but I'm so glad he was there. Lexi got to experience it all, there was just so much stuff I felt like we rushed somewhat trying to get it all in. I just know I couldn't have given Lexi the same daddy experience in the bounce houses, rock climbing, etc... we did everything from caricatures (I was a little surprised by it...), face painting, Photo Booth (I looked tired and ragged, it was fitting) to cold stone ice-cream & rock climbing. She even got a balloon at the last minute and instead of 1 sword, he gave her a bundle. She is THREE so loves everything in the moment and is for whatever reason crying when we leave. Too much fun? Perhaps so.

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