Party Time!

Cade had his 5th birthday party this past Saturday. And, with his 4 best buddies here, he had a blast! He has become a Star Wars fanatic since he and his dad play Legos Star Wars on XBox. It is their thing that they enjoy about 1-2 nights per week. Cade is Star Wars crazy these days! So, a Star Wars party was all he could think of having...we made light sabers, had Jedi training with an obstacle course, and saved Princess Leia. We had the grands and his cousins, Jordan and Hardy Beth, here - which was GREAT! (Thanks, Jo and Gran, for all your help!! You are definitely my party throwing assistants!) Anyway, the day was wet from start to finish with rain from Hurricane Fay, but we made do in the basement (just thankful we had one to party in) and had a wonderful time. I just can't believe my baby boy is almost 5...but that story is for another day.

Cade has such sweet friends. They were so excited for him with each gift he opened. They all play so well with each other too. Each one tried so hard for the Jedi training...too cute to watch them jump around with their sabers (or pool noodles if you are wondering what those things are in the picture below). Cade was pumped about the games we planned. For those ever needing party ideas, the best website ever on this topic is http://www.birthdaypartyideas.com/ - it is awesome!!! Like giving the kids their Jedi names (Cade - was Edac for Cade spelled backwards) or cutting pool noodles in half for sabers - I would have never thought of that, and they LOVED it! Soooo fun!!