Deer camp 2019

The “Baton Rouge family” came in for a birthday party and duck hunt for the 9th year in a row this weekend. Jen, Ryan, Anna, Piper, Holman, Brandi and Chance spent the weekend with us plus Shanon, Luke, Cara and Josie for a weekend of fun. It was a little different because it rained Friday evening and Saturday was so cold and windy it was almost painful to be outside. That didn’t stop the hunters from going out of course

But the rest of us pretty much stayed in. The kids would go out for a little bit at a time but never too long at once. Then would come in and warm up by the fire for a while. Nobody got to ride four wheelers or sit by an outside fire which made it different than any year before but we found plenty to do. Josie was right up with all of the girls

The grownup girls did some pampering and played games


But the highlight of the afternoon was Lillian’s Birthday party. She’s not having a friend party (just a movie with 2 friends after her DI tournament next weekend) this year since we are going to Mexico so this was the main celebration. I made a saran wrap ball filled with toys and trinkets for the game and we sang happy birthday as she blew out candles on her king cake. 

And then of course there were presents. She really loved all the dragon things she got (that’s what she’s been into and her party theme this year.)  and was excited to come home yesterday to open it all up.
So excited everyone was able to come. Hard to believe my baby is almost 9! 

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