My
boy turned four. It feels like yesterday that he was a small toddler running
away from me in a hysterical fit of giggles as I chased him through school,
parking lots and our kitchen.
I
know he’s a boy now. How? When I say, “Please stop Hunter”, he stops, turns
around and looks me in the eye. I’m thankful those days of chasing are behind
me (for now) but I ache a little thinking about how quickly they grow.
Hunter
had been talking so much about Super Heroes that the theme felt perfectly
suited.
We
used our Super Hero chalk drawing as the invitation and when guests arrived we
wanted them to know they were at the right place.
Based
on inspiration from Pinterest, we created a city skyline
perfect for photo ops or Super Hero flying.
(Black
tablecloth from the $1 store and buildings made from cardboard boxes taking up
space in our basement, spray painted black with square pieces of vinyl tape added for
windows.)
(My little
guy never once complained about his mask. He wore it with pride. Yup, he knows
where his bottle comes from.)
(This Dad
got in on the fun wearing a Superman T and press badge
with his name: Clark
Kent.)
Fun
Super Hero décor and activities surrounded the guests inside.
(Super Hero
books, Spider Man glitter playdoh, tattoos, and make your own Super Hero mask.)
The
menu consisted of; Super Hero Sandwiches, Catwoman Claws (Bugles), Bat Pellets
(chocolate covered raisins), Spider Bites (Ritz crackers with peanut butter and
pretzels), Super Cookies in Disguise (white chocolate covered Oreos with black
icing mustaches), Kryptonite Punch (green fruit punch) and Power POP! Punch
(blue Gatorade that changed colors and popped when Pop Rocks were dropped into
it).
(The idea
for the Spider Bites came from this adorable blog.)
While some of us opted to stay inside,
Daddy
led the kids through an outdoor Super Hero Obstacle course. They had to jump into rings,
walk a zig zag balance beam, defend each other against a Green Shirted Monster,
practice their water gun aim at a Super Hero mask tied to a tree, and, finally,
break through a wall of giant boxes. These guys and gals are definitely ready
to defend any bad guys that come their way!
(These two
little guys stick together. The third wheel is Hunter’s suitcase that goes with
him just about everywhere.)
(One word: gorgeous.)
(We did not
stage this shot but it sure looks like it!)
After
every last box had been crushed we went inside for cake and more fun.
(I made the
little guy’s Super Hero outfit from an old onesie, iron-on felt and leftover
fabric from Dave’s childhood chair for the cape.
He looked SUPER cute.)
(How cool
is this gift wrap?!?!)
When
our friends left we gave them a super cool Super Hero band to say thanks.
(These adorable bands were made by the super talented and sweet Brandi
from MyFamilyTies on etsy.)
When all is said and done and the Super Hero masks
come off, it's the power of his smile that gets me every time.
“Your birthday is a special time to celebrate the
gift of YOU to the world.” -Anonymous
Awwwww....sweet post! And I'm not just saying that bc you flattered me so! :) Fun party for a fun boy!!
ReplyDeleteHow much fun is this! My little guy is right into Super Hero's. I may have to borrow a few ideas :)
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