Payton's Birthday!

 Payton had a birthday in April! I can't believe how fast the years go. This year, Payton requested an all class party, at our house, and an escape room/gamer theme. Maybe those themes go together, maybe not. It is hard to say.

We set up an escape room for the kids that was more of an escape the house game. I couldn't find one that focused on the gaming theme so we did one that focused on helping a girl go to the carnival for her birthday! Overall, the kids all had a blast, especially Payton who happens to be the one we most wanted to see beaming. It is her day after all. 

The kids we hosted! It was a great time! We had teams of 3 and Payton's team solved the puzzles the quickest winning the grand prize. Everyone went home a winner though with some cotton candy. 

                                                

Almost everyone was able to escape the "escape room."

A slight hiccup was when I picked up the cake for the party. We had the wrong name! 

I was able to make a quick fix though just in the nick of time!

Payton wanted donuts at her party and so we made it work:

It was a great Saturday party. Payton put out the lights she received for her birthday from one of her friends and took her last sleep as a 10 year old:

And when she awoke, she was 11!

Payton,

We love you so much! You made us parents and teach us about life every single day. You are so kind and cheer others on, even when you are struggling. I see you. I see how hard you work and I am truly delighted and thankful that God gave you to us. You are so needed on our team. I hope this birthday was as fantastic as you are.

Your light shines so bright, don't ever dim it!

Love, 

Mom