We had a Jedi Training theme and had activities such as: Light Saber training, Jedi Obstacle Course in which Darth Vader (aka Adam) jumped out and fought each kid at the end, and Destroying the Death Star. I have learned much that I didn't know about Star Wars and tried my best to make this as authentic as pinterestly possible! Food items included light sabers (green chocolate covered pretzel rods), Yoda Soda (green colored sprite and pineapple sherbert), the Darkside Cupcakes (cupcakes), and asteroids (cheese puff balls). There was so much green food coloring used that Kade's poop was green for the next 24 hours!!!
I went overboard and made Jedi costumes out of brown fleece and rope belts and foam rod light sabers for each kid. I have to say, it was a HIT!!! They also received Honorary Jedi Knight Certificates after completing their training. The Death Star (soccer ball piñata) was completely destroyed and everyone enjoyed a good sugar rush from the candy. I certainly learned that a 3 hour party for 12 boys ages 4-7 was TOO long but we survived and had lots of fun! The birthday boy loved it and I was quite proud of myself for pulling off a pretty cool themed party.
He also got to choose his birthday breakfast which was German Pancakes. He got his "very own big one" like Uncle Casey used to get! Mmmmm, so good!
Happy Birthday to my incredibly awesome Jedi Knight, Cole! I can't believe 7 years have passed so quickly and I love you so very much!!!
