Extreme Field Day

This weekend, Lexi participated in an event called Extreme Field Day.  It was sort of like a mini Spartan Race for kids.  She was excited, but also a bit nervous.  She did not want to do it alone, or be alone at any point in the event.  Her friend Kaya agreed to come run it with her, and they even got a matching outfit for the big day!  Ben, Cassie and Sophie also came, and Cassie was in Lexi and Kaya's event.  

Everything started out great, and it was clear that the girls were having a blast!  They had huge smiles plastered on their faces the whole time.  But, unfortunately for Lexi, she fell off a balance beam.  When she fell, one of the course directors yelled to Kaya and Cassie to keep going.  Because they are rule followers, that's what they did.  Lexi did not want to continue alone even though she was not hurt.  So, Lexi didn't get to finish, which was a bit disappointing.  But she had so much fun that she is already looking forward to doing it again next year!  That's my girl!  

Cute girls ready to run!

The team's all here!

Under the wall!

There they go!

So much fun!

Through the mud!!

Happy kids!!

Zach only wanted to spectate...and eat flavored  ice.

Ben, Vann, Gino, Cassie, Sophie, Lexi, and Kaya.  They all had fun!

Zach and Andreas make their own obstacles.

Zach, Kaya and Lexi

It was a great day, if a little disappointing for Lexi.  Lexi finds this type of thing fun, exciting, and scary all at the same time.  I am so proud of her for getting out there, even though it didn't go as well as we had hoped.  She'll do it again another time and have a blast I'm sure!