A young Padowan learner was getting ready to take the next step towards becoming a true Jedi. So his caregivers decided to host a gathering with other younglings to celebrate this rite of passage. They faced many challenges as they learned the ways of the Force...
Earning their light sabers and fighting the Sith Lord
Showing their best Jedi poses
Completing the Jedi Training obstacle course
Turning on the fair princess
I just love this face. Period.
Performing multiple stances, trying to find the best one
The excitement of the afternoon: Finding a dead bird in the back corner of our yard
A full-blown light saber war
Showing off the official Rebel or Imperial markings they received upon arrival
While the Jedis played, preparations were made for provisions to sustain the troops. I am by no means creative or crafty, so thanks to Party City, the Dollar Store, and ideas stolen from the Internet, the decorations and food turned out well, albeit very simple.
The menu consisted of Battleship Chips (Ben's favorite: Doritos)
Chewbacca cupcakes (chocolate with color-coordinating sprinkles)
Yoda sodas (lime sherbet with Sprite)
Darth Dogs (hot dogs)
Singing to the birthday boy. We have friends who created an X-Wing fighter cake for their son's Star Wars birthday, but I knew that was way beyond my talent and commitment levels.
Chow time
We ended with a generour friend who came and made balloon creations for the kids (more light sabers, of course, as well as hats, flowers, and animals).
We had 11 little Jedis running around and are glad for such fun neighbors and friends
Master Andy orchestrated the present opening
The happiest face of the party and our biggest helper - we couldn't have done the food without her. While the light saber battles raged outside, she came in and assisted with cooking hot dogs and setting out food.
The ultimate birthday hat and one tired Jedi.
A young Padowan learner was getting ready to take the next step towards becoming a true Jedi. So his caregivers decided to host a gathering with other younglings to celebrate this rite of passage. They faced many challenges as they learned the ways of the Force...
Earning their light sabers and fighting the Sith Lord
Showing their best Jedi poses
Completing the Jedi Training obstacle course
Turning on the fair princess
I just love this face. Period.
Performing multiple stances, trying to find the best one
The excitement of the afternoon: Finding a dead bird in the back corner of our yard
A full-blown light saber war
Showing off the official Rebel or Imperial markings they received upon arrival
While the Jedis played, preparations were made for provisions to sustain the troops. I am by no means creative or crafty, so thanks to Party City, the Dollar Store, and ideas stolen from the Internet, the decorations and food turned out well, albeit very simple.
The menu consisted of Battleship Chips (Ben's favorite: Doritos)
Chewbacca cupcakes (chocolate with color-coordinating sprinkles)
Yoda sodas (lime sherbet with Sprite)
Darth Dogs (hot dogs)
Singing to the birthday boy. We have friends who created an X-Wing fighter cake for their son's Star Wars birthday, but I knew that was way beyond my talent and commitment levels.
Chow time
We ended with a generour friend who came and made balloon creations for the kids (more light sabers, of course, as well as hats, flowers, and animals).
We had 11 little Jedis running around and are glad for such fun neighbors and friends
Master Andy orchestrated the present opening
The happiest face of the party and our biggest helper - we couldn't have done the food without her. While the light saber battles raged outside, she came in and assisted with cooking hot dogs and setting out food.
The ultimate birthday hat and one tired Jedi.
4 comments:
You are such a fun mom! I really wish we still lived close enough to hang out :)
The party looks awesome. You did a great job! My favorite picture is of Andy being attacked. He looks genuinely on the defense:)
Wow! What a fun party! Ben is going to have some great memories. Loved it.
I just set that picture of Andrew as my desktop background. Thanks for showing them all such a good time!
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