Jedi Training - Success!

We celebrated Alex's 6th birthday today (a few days early).  We had a Jedi Training Academy and Peter did a fantastic job!  He dressed as a Jedi with a borrowed monk fleece (can you say hot?) robe. He wrapped his waist and legs with ACE bandage and wore boots. It was a great costume.  It is amazing to me how the little boys in our neighborhood listen to him.  Granted, he has been most of their sports coach for one sport or another, but they all listen to him and do what he says.  He had them line up multiple times and 'deactivate' their light sabers.
Our first training activity was with water balloons.   The trainees tossed water balloons between each other.  A few were able to catch them, but mostly they popped. It was cute.  Then, Peter had chalked three big X's on to our new sidewalk  & the kids stood pretty far back & had to toss them & try to hit the X.  They all enjoyed it.

Alex launching a water balloon at the bullseye.

 Young Padawans & Master Jedi take aim at the bad side of the force.

Next was the dart throw.  When we were at Six Flags a few weeks ago, Alex really wanted to do the toss the dart at the balloon game. Our compromise was we would try to mimick that game at his party & saved our $ at Six Flags.  I was a little nervous about the real, steel darts, but it worked out fine. All the kids eventually popped a balloon, and many on the first try.

Next came the Jedi training in the front yard.  Peter had the boys spread across the yard learning light saber moves.  I was cracking up with all the video cameras and photos being taken.  After the young padawan's were trained,  The Jedi Master felt a disturbance in the force, the trainees walked to the backyard where they met Darth Maul & Darth Vader. Each trainee took their turn fighting the dark side.  In the end, the good guys won! I think all the kids had a ball, and we really appreciate all the help from our friends especially Eric (Darth Maul) and Mr. Boyce (Darth Vader).

Above, Conleigh & Emma take on the dark side.
Below - Time for cake!

Alex got to open his presents with his friends swarming him. It was just a great party. I can't believe my baby boy is six! He is so sweet. I hope it stays that way for a long, long time.

Mommy with the Yoda Soda (green hawaiian punch, vanilla ice cream & a dash of sprite).

We love you very much Alex!