Yesterday we had a pirate party for the boy. We asked everyone to come dressed as pirates, but if they didn't I provided them with tattoos, sashes and props:
Ethan, Bekah, Maddy, Ella
Emily, Jake, Elise
Kelby (a music pirate!) and Daina
Us... Jacob was in love with Ethan's sword!
David and Tamara
Bekah with Zac
Elliett with Sonia
My parents were there too, but I somehow managed to get ZERO pictures of them with the birthday boy. First Birthday Fail.
We had lots of games planned for the kids:
Steal the Treasure: Kids have to drop a "gold doubloon" into the jar to win a necklace.
Pirate's Plunder: When you roll a one on a die, you get to unwrap the present (which is wrapped in many layers) until another person rolls a one. The person who finally reaches the present inside gets to keep it.
Treasure Hunt: I hid clues around the apartment building for them to follow--all led back to the apartment where they each got a bag of pirate booty.
After all that running, it was time for food. This is the food table before it was pillaged:
Here's a closeup of the banner I made. I was pretty proud of it since I used only fabric from my stash so it was completely free:
The best part of the party was watching Jake eat his cupcake. He didn't just poke at it and lick his fingers like Bekah, he went all in, just like a good pirate would do:
After some serious clean-up, we got to open presents. I told everyone that presents weren't necessary, but they were so kind and generous and showered us with great toys and books anyway. Jake couldn't stop playing with each one long enough to "help" open the next one!
It was a great party, one I'll obviously have to remember well because I did such a horrible job of getting pictures! Jake is seriously enthralled with all his toys, as is his sister who has to be reminded who's toys they are!! Thanks to all who came and made it a fun day!
4 comments:
Sounds like another fun and creative party at your house. I can't believe he is that old already. Happy Birthday Jacob!
1. You are such a good mom! I put out food, threw out some decorations and called it good for C's birthday. I am thoroughly impressed (and shamed by) your games and planning and such. Bravo.
2. Your banner is SO. GREAT. I especially love the striped fabric (I think I'm entering into a stripe phase) and the little red ribbon bits are fab.
3. I miss you guys. I hate missing things like this. I love that you throw parties for family and friends and all...I think that is the way to do it. One big party to celebrate the special person.
I love that the grown-ups dressed up too! How fun! Those cupcake pictures are really fantastic. It's always better when they go hog wild, huh? Nice job momma! Sorry that the rain caused you some last minute frantic-ness.
So cute! As always Lindsey you did an amazing job! I wish we were there. Great job with the games too!
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