Happy 9th Birthday Dylan!

Dylan turned 9 years old on Sunday April 13th. He asked for a "Star Wars" theme birthday party. I anticipate that Dylan will soon be too old for a creative birthday party (some of his older friends already roll their eyes when they hear about some of costume dressup). So, I decided to go "all out" for one last bash.

The invitations were typed in the STAR WARS movie format and then they were burned at the edges (as if they came through a battle). The invitations were wrapped around a foam sword (light sabre) with the following instuctions......

When the children arrived, they were all issued a JEDI uniform. This was a tunic (cut out of material provided by mum) as well as a hairbraid (all Jedi Apprentices have one).

Part of their Jedi training was a scavenger hunt and the boys were put into two teams. These are some of the photos from their scavenger hunt.

MIMIC A STATUE

PUMP GAS FOR A STRANGER

JEDIS DOING SOMETHING "BAD" (the graffitti already existed)

JEDIS DOING SOMETHING TO MAKE THE MASTER LAUGH

After the scavenger hunt we had a STAR WARS TRIVIA Contest. This was followed by a blindfold taste test (unfortunately one Jedi vomited after tasting sauerkraut)...oops!

Most of the presents were Star Wars themed which was great for Dylan.

Birthday Parties Through the Ages

I have always enjoyed creating birthday parties for Dylan. I was reflecting on how the parties have changed over the course of his development. Here is a chronological photographic display of his special day.

Age 2, (2001) FAMILY PARTY

Age 3, Preschool (2002) DRESS UP AND VARIOUS PLAY STATIONS

Age 4, (Preschool) 2003 SUPER HERO PARTY

Age 5, 2004 (J.K) MEDIEVAL NIGHT PARTY

Age 6, 2005 (S.K.) PIRATE PARTY

Age 7, 2006 (Grade 1) SPORTS PARTY

Age 8, 2007 (Grade 2) LEGO BIONICLE PARTY

Age 9, 2008 (Grade3) STAR WARS PARTY

Ball Hockey Tournament

Dylan has chosen ball hockey as one of his most favourite sports. So, he was thrilled to learn that he and his two friends would play in an all-day tournament. Unfortunately their team lost every single game (massacred 10 - 0). As the day continued, tears of frustration began to flow. Indeed, at one point I had to go over to give both Dylan and his friend a pep talk on the bench as I could see, even with their helmet masks on, tears streaming down their faces.

BEFORE Photo of the team pumped to start the tournament.

AFTER Photo of the team without a single smile among them.

Easter Seals Telethon

We have been attending the annual Easter Seals Telethon for years as a guest of our friend Kelly Peckham. Kelly has been writing and producing the telethon for over a decade. We were pleased to arrive in time to hear the cast of "We Will Rock You" musical theatre.

We Will Rock You Cast
Dylan hamming it up with children and hosts

At the end of the telethon, all the remaining children, along with Dylan, got up on stage for a 40 second national goodbye and thank you to the Canadian audience (too bad we had just come from soccer and looked like a bum). Press PLAY to see the ending.