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Family Fun


Over the past few days, my family has visited me at work! Friday, I walked through the zoo with my cousin who love reptiles probably more than I do. On Saturday, my Mom and Dad brought some more of my family to see me do my show at work and let them see my apartment. It was super fun to show them everything and spend time with them. To end the night, we went to grab dinner at The Fence which is a super yummy drive in on the river. Soon, my brother will be visiting as well. I definitely miss my family being here for the summer. 

Parakeets!

Jaxon meeting his favorite animal, a Komodo dragon
Jaxon is a dinosaur lover!

Meeting Bertha the Boa after my show



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