Life as a Leach

Our friend Karsyn has an entire carnival named for her, to celebrate Down's Syndrome!  Abby and Karsyn are friends from the Young Athletes program, and we love to support the carnival.  It's huge and I just found out today from Karsyn's dad that they had over 1,000 people come!! Caleb's favorite game was this one, where you shot nerf guns to knock down little people. Abby wasn't too interested in playing games, but she loved the animals! They had a decorate-your-own-cupcake stand, which is always sure to be a fun, messy activity! Caleb also liked this catapulting game. Yes, that's my kid in long sleeves and jeans in 80 degree weather. Spidey Selfie! No characters for Abs, but she'll take a selfie with Momma! It is always such a fun event to raise awareness and funds for Down's Syndrome.  Karsyn's family is exceptional, and I'm so proud to know them!

Abby has a sweet little friend named Karsyn.  They are in the Young Athletes program together and have really hit it off.  She recently came over to play, and both girls had the best time!!    Her parents run a fabulous carnival every year to help raise awareness and funds for kids with Downs Syndrome.  The money they raise from the carnival is donated to various organizations that support children and adults with Downs Syndrome.  It is getting very well known in our area, and I can't wait to see it grow even more!  It's such a fun CELEBRATION of kids with Downs Syndrome!! Abby and I enjoyed watching the puppet show put on by high school students. Caleb and Matt played some games while we watched the show. A petting zoo comes with goats, bunnies, and a turtle. They have pony rides, and an adoption organization brought kittens!  I never touched it, so my allergies stayed at bay.  Abby was so thrilled though!! This year...