Let Your Smile Change the World
It was another one of those weekends when ALL OF THE THINGS were happening at once. We missed out on some of the things, but full on attacked others.
And when I say "attacked," I mean Alexis beat the tar out of a giant piñata.
If you're wondering how much Alexis enjoyed throwing balls at a piñata's head, I think this tells the story.
The piñata came out to play at the Great American Water Balloon Fight, a charity event that raises money to support Haitians in need. It's run by the fine folks at Team Tassy.
I missed the event last year, so I have nothing to compare it to, but OMG. GO. NEXT YEAR. DO IT. I knew I would have Alexis with me, so I didn't participate in the actual fight. Instead, I bought a bucket of water balloons and let her throw them from the sidelines. It was a totally legal move, and it meant that she was free to throw, but wouldn't be pelted by a grown-up on a quest for damage.
That's how Alexis spent a solid half hour. She threw all of the balloons from our bucket and chased down any that slipped past the perimeter. She threw water balloon after water balloon.
And it was pretty much one of her most favorite things ever.
Obviously. It's understandable, though. I mean, LOOK.
If giant babies and zombies can have fun, anyone can.
(ScareHouse was a sponsor. Obviously.)
(There's a story to go with that photo, but that's for another day.)
More photos of the event are here.
You have to love that Pittsburghers take the idea of letting smiles change the world very seriously.
Monday, July 15, 2013
Reader Comments (4)
Looks like so much fun!
Oh wow! What a wonderful afternoon and to benefit such a wonderful cause. She definitely had a fabulous time!
did she kick him in the bunny balls??!?!!!! please tell me she kicked him in the bunny balls...
Let me know when this shindig goes down next year.