For Porter's 3rd Birthday we had a Pirate Party. We were out of town during his actual birthday and had a fun time we thought we just wouldn't do a party. But he did not forget. For months he has been talking about his Pirate party and has been so excited with each Birthday that has past waiting for it to be his turn! He has remembered things from different parties and kept saying "mom, when its my birthday party we are going to do this....." Then add whatever he had remembered. It was pretty cute but also a little stressful that it wouldn't measure up to his expectations! I think we all had a really good time and I was very happy with the way it turned out.
(All of the kids came dressed as a pirate.
It was really cute and made it fun and special.
Here is Porter with his cute friend Wyatt from his Nursery class.)
With some great help from my sisters we had a really yummy dinner. For the kids we just did the typical party hot dog. But for the Adults we made Cafe rio style mexican food. Here is Matt making the Tortillas and grilling the hot dogs!
When the kids first arrived we did some fun pirate crafts. We made eye patches and skull necklaces and oceans in a bottle. Where they put in oil, water and food coloring, then "pirate treasures" and sea shells. We also had a really fun Treasure hunt. The kids loved this part. I had fun rhyming clues that sent them to different destinations around the park that eventually led to a big treasure chest full of their Skull goody bags. Matt had hidden it in the bushes like the clue said so they were all climbing in the hills all around the park.
Porter was so excited to open presents. He seriously screamed with delight at each gift he opened. It was hard to get pictures because his face was so intense he looked angry, but really he was so excited! The picture below he opened and started screaming but it wasn't even out of the cardboard covering so he had no idea what it was. My SIL Katie has made all the little nephews in our family a wooden sword and shield with their name on it. Pretty amazing and genius idea!
It was a really HOT day so luckily I had planned it in the evening. We had it at a park with a pavillion that offered enough shade. The hardest part was the set up for Matt and I. We were pretty sweaty having to haul all the stuff from the car down the stairs and quite a distance. That was the only bummer. It was such a fun night and we were so happy that so many were able to come. Porter seemed to have a great time and that is all that matters.
9 comments:
Looks like quite the party! What creative ideas... looks like they had a ball. Happy Birthday Porter!
You are definitely the hostess with the mostess! Thanks for your nice comments...we miss you up here in Boise! I have to tell you, awile ago I remember you mentioning your cousin who is a photographer (I think she is your cousin), Amelia Lyon. I absolutely love her pictures and check her blog out all the time. It is some jaw-dropping stuff!
Hi hon!
I have been waiting for this post! It is not out of the norm for you to go above and beyond....and the look on Porters face is so great, and makes the hard work, the heat, and the stress all worth it! Dang. You are creative and did some fun activities. I took your advice and am on the hunt for dress ups - just bought a super cute knight in shining armor! Love and miss you girl!!
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HE IS SO ADORABLE! I love these pictures! You seriously are the best party mom ever. You looked so sweet sitting with all the kids. What super fun ideas. I am also very hungry right now and your post made me want Cafe Rio really bad.
Those big birthday parties are sure fun but, a lot of work for you! It looked like a lot of fun.
Bryant and I are always up for a camping trip. Let us know the details.
too cute i LUV pirates too i have shirts and other things
Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. Especially the pirate theme! hahaha. I love all the pictures, the activities, and the fact that you are...how pregnant?...doing all this. Amazing. Sad we couldn't be there.
What a great idea, I love the theme. That is about the best birthday party I have seen. He does look mad so it's good to know he was actually excited.
amber! i think u might just be my favorite mommy! i wanna be just like u for my kid's sake! can i schedule a time for a tutorial on how u manage to be so amazing??
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