The Pirate Party!

Ahoy ye Mateys! Today was the big day - Graham's 6 year old Pirate Party!

I had the kids come into the garage through the side gate and they were greeted with pirate music and a motion sensor spider that would drop on them. (and me in the head a few times.)

The kids came in and we made Pirate Booty necklaces (fruit loops) we had them gear up with patches, hats, swords, compasses, etc. Then they all received their "pirate names." My favorites were Black Hearted K, Moldy Eye C, Gunwalls O' Greg, and Cutthroat I. Argghhhh!

Graham was the Captain of course. He showed his crew that if they didn't shape up they would walk the plank.

Greg walking the plank.

The fierce crew (do you like my Wal-Mart $2.50 sheet that I painted for a pirate flag?!) Graham is standing in between Greg and his BFF (or until he thinks girls are eh) K. They spend HOURS (not exaggerating) outside playing together. Her little brother I is Greg's good friend so they make a great foursome.

Captain Jack, (oh, um, er I mean Dan) giving the kids their clues for the treasure hunt!

"We found treasure!"

I thought the pinata looked a little lackluster so I hot glued gems and glittered pipe cleaners onto to it. Who wants to find a dumb paper box? Ok, I think this is the cutest picture ever - K is 6 months older than Graham but is in first grade. She was reading all his cards to him. How sweet is that?

I am going to brag here. It's my blog so I am entitled. I made this cake. Four sheet cakes, four batches of frosting and four hours later - viola! I made the sand out of cinnamon graham crackers and the pirate ship was his small gift from us. I mean, we JUST took him to Disneyland, so that was his big present!

I asked the kids who was thirsty for some Shark's Blood. A few of them looked over at my friend Kj in horror. They got scared of a little fruit punch, but it was funny.

Hitting the pinata! I'm proud to report that no kids were injured this year. Thanks to the moms who stayed to help me watch out for the ones trying to cross the safety line!

All in all it was a great party! We never know what the weather will be this time of year here so I always plan the parties in the garage in case it's yuck - but it worked out great again! I am TIRED but Graham's dancing around and grins were all worth it!

Now onto Halloween!!