Remember how I said I made Isaac choose one of those 3 options to do for his 5th birthday. I lied. You see, Isaac LOVES Star wars...I mean, OBSESSED! And what better theme is there for a birthday party than star wars? I dare say none. And what if on his next birthday he doesn't like Star Wars anymore!? I can't risk that! Besides, he was turning 5 and that is just huge. What's a mom to do? I think you can all guess what a mom is to do...throw a freaking awesome (easy and cheap as pie) Star Wars Jedi training camp PARTY!
Invitations were sent out to 8 perfectly talented little earthlings to attend, as padawans, a Jedi training camp. It does seem like planet Earth is underrepresented on the Jedi cousel, doesn't it? Things of great importance went down at our house on May 26th! Here are some pictures to prove it:
Some of our Padawans hyped for training!!
While waiting for the other guests to arrive
they played Anakin Anakin Darth (Duck Duck Goose).
Once all our Padawans had arrived the training commenced! They started by making a lap around the house to test their speed. Then their balance was tested on some old boards we had lying around. After this they attempted to mount a "flying personal aircraft" (our horse swing):
Then their piloting skills were tested on a scooter that they had to weave in and out of some old buckets. We called our old cable spool table a human chopper and tested their courage by rolling it over them as they lay down on the ground. They then used "the force" to close the shed doors without touching them. (Joey hid inside and closed the doors without them knowing).
Their favorite part of Jedi training was probably the "light saber skills" test. Each padawan had to fight off water balloons being thrown at the them with their light saber. It was a hit with both the fighters and the throwers!
See the sheer joy on Isaac R's face! It's just so fun to throw things at people! Destroy...destroy!!
After their Jedi training an URGENT message arrived on our doorstep from the Jedi Counsel. The kids got really excited about this. It informed them that Luke had crashed his X-wing on the planet Tatween (sp?) and their help was urgently needed to rescue him. Since none of them had light sabers yet (I hid theirs just after they came in) they were to find some reserve light sabers hidden for emergency use throughout the galaxy. With clues leading from one light saber to another they searched the house and yard until all of them were found. They were then ready to complete their mission.
After finding Luke they, of course, had to fight Darth Vader...
...to the death!
They were all rewarded afterward with an official Jedi "uniform" in a special ceremony.
Last but not least was birthday cake. A delicious, edible lightsaber!
Make a Wish!!
Happy Birthday Isaac! Thanks for helping me to plan your party (he really did)! Congrats Jedi friends on a great day of training!
