Samuel requested a Star Wars birthday this year. He wanted to decorate the house like the death star, or some such. We never got too far in that discussion - house décor isn't really my cup of tea.
And I know how one can have a vision in one's head about how something should look, and be very disappointed in how it turns out when you try to translate that into reality, since that's pretty much why I completely gave up on artistic endeavors. So I told Samuel that if he had a vision for party decorations - he was welcome to create them.
But - I did get it into my head that I could dress all of his guests up as Jedis and create a Jedi training camp for them.
And so began several consuming nights of Jedi robe assembly.
Lucky for me, I have Steve to help me translate my understanding of how patterns work into numbers and shapes.
He insisted on documenting my undertaking.
And kept saying - are you sure you want to set this high a bar for future birthdays? It was such a cool idea - how could I not do it? And sending each child home with his own robe and light saber for a party favor?
And then I realized what Steve meant. OMG, what if he expects me to do this every year? And what am I going to make for Shira's birthday if she asks? I may be setting myself up for utter failure for every birthday after this. But I'm still really freakin' proud of my Jedi robes... And the utter bliss exhibited by Samuel and Shira when they realized they were getting their own Jedi robes - well, that can't be beat.
I invited Darth to the party, of course.
Samuel is clearly ready to do battle with the bad guys
Here is my other favorite Jedi
The Jedis decided the best place to eat birthday snacks was under the obstacle course.
What better place for light saber wars? Throw them on the trampoline - also referred to, in our home, as The Cage.
Green frosted banana cupcakes, per Samuel's request to remind us of Yoda and the good guys' light sabers.
I would never have thought of putting together Legos as a birthday party activity, but the 6 year old boys have schooled me in this area. Here are Yildiz, Laszlo, Samuel and Nicolas (Mason in the background), diligently working together to put together, what else - Star Wars Legos.
It wouldn't be Samuel's birthday if he didn't get to play some catch with Dad (this was after the party guests had left, of course.)
Samuel just had to try out his new catcher's uniform, courtesy of Denise.
And the morning after the birthday, still more light saber battles.
Can't resist these pictures- love my Jedis running around in their jammies.
And we're off for our family tradition - celebrating Samuel's and Shira's birthdays with a day in the city.
This year we did brunch in Nob Hill, followed by a cable car ride to the brand new Exploratorium. Here I am trying to utilize one of the new exhibits - a drinking fountain in a toilet. Grossed Samuel out too much - he didn't allow me to do it.
This might have been Shira's favorite exhibit - magnetic sand. Samuel was a big fan too.
Spinning circles
Building marble runs
We spent most of our time in doors, and missed the chance to check out the outdoor playgroundy type exhibits. But we got a membership, so we'll be back.
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