Star Wars Party

 Since I just posted about Josh's birthday, no better time like the present to blog about his birthday party.  As I mentioned he loves Star Wars, hence a Star Wars themed party.  While we were waiting for everyone to get here, they played on the trampoline.  The light sabers were a hit.

 I couldn't find a Star Wars pinata so, I took a star shaped one and spray painted it black and stuck a picture of Darth Maul on one side and Darth Vader on the other.

 Once everyone had arrived we had an obstacle course in our back yard.  Under the trampoline, around the cones, climb up the stairs and run down them, then "cross the tight rope", grab a light saber and hit Darth Maul 3 times.  (some of the kids hit a few more than 3 times).

 Such concentration!

 A friend of ours came and (this was her idea mind you) dressed up as Darth Vader.  She did not know what she was in for...The kids all had light sabers in their hands.

 They chased her under the trampoline, she was such a good sport!

 Next we played pin the light saber on the Jedi.  I think a couple of them could see cuz they were right on.  A couple of the kids went multiple times, it was a hit!

 After some lunch, we did the pinata, Darth Vader made another apperance. ..I love that you can see the orange from the bandana under the mask.  It makes me smile.

 Noone actually broke the silly thing open.  I wish they still made pinatas like they used to out of paper mache. 

We had so much fun playing we lost track of time, so cake and presents were very hurried as some kids were leaving.  It was a fun party, and we learned that our house lends itself well to party's. We had 20 kids here total (siblings included) and 6 adults and it didn't even feel crowded at all.  I think there will be more parties to come.

 My sweet boy Joshua turned seven this week.  He is such a character, he is pretty easy going, but when he wants something, he makes sure it is heard by all.

I interviewed him a little while ago, here are some of his favorites.

 My favorite food is blueberries. (It's true, he can eat a whole container by himself for a snack).
My favorite sports are tennis and soccer. 
The best show on television is Ninjago.
The coolest person on earth is Dad.

My favorite thing to learn at school is science.

The thing I do most awesomely is play the wii.

If I could go anywhere in the world, I would go to Dominic's house.

My favorite color is blue.

When I grow up I want to be an astronaut.

My current favorite song is the Star Wars theme song.
The book I am loving right now is Fly Guy.
Three words that describe me are: awesome, cool, and fun.
When I was little, I used to play with Pooh Bear.

The best season of the year is summer.

The snack I like best is Cheetos.

One food I really dislike is tomatoes.

My best friend is Dominic.

If I had one wish it would be to have a million dollars (to buy a bunch of Lego sets)

My best memory is going to Disneyland and going on the new Star Tours ride.