Jedi training

Everyone knows that Star Wars is beloved in my house (um, not by me!) Ammon turned 4 on September 20th and he let me know about 6 months in advance that he wanted a Jedi training party. This boy had his guest list made and what they were to bring him for his birthday too! He invited 4 other little boys-no girls allowed! and told me that they were all going to bring him a purple lightsaber. We already have spinning light up General Grievous lightsabers, a red Darth Vader, a blue one, and a green one. Unfortunately, I could not find a purple one anywhere but they do have smaller lighter weight ones out now that clip on to the boys' belts so he got a blue one of those instead. I had a fun time planning for this party. I made up special invites which I didn't save :( I bought 2 Star Wars posters from Wal-Mart. One was of Yoda so I put that on the front door with a sign that said, "Welcome to Ammon's party you are!"
When the kids came, I gave them each a light saber, dressed them as padawans (Ammon didn't want to dress up!) and welcomed them to Jedi training school. Then I made them take the oath:

I will use the force to bring balance to the land

I will not use the force to harm one another

If I use the force and hurt someone's hand

I will have to go back and sit with my mother.

It was cute but didn't last long. Four 4 yr olds and then my 2 older boys and their cousin kept jumping in and trying to "train" the young Padawans. Wow! Oh well, it was fun!

Do you see my cute little Eli? Precious!

 I tried to show them how to practice their light saber duel.

 Jedi Master Zechariah was to teach Padawan Chance





  See that? Jace wacked Ammon with the lightsaber. I guess I should've had their training pods further away :(

It's my party, I can cry if I want to. You would cry too if you got wacked in the face :)

 They had to use the force to dodge the ball!

 FYI: 4 yr olds are poor sports and do not like to be "out".

But don't they look cute?

 Agility and strength training

Ammon was a feather weight compared to the rest.

 It was supposed to say "May the 4th be with you" but I am totally lame and thought about it at the last minute-literally. Oh well, Ammon loved it and that's all that mattered!

 The new Jedis' skills were put to the test when Darth Vader stopped in for a visit.

(Poor Gary-he was such a good sport!)

 Ammon got some great toys from his friends but I didn't want to upload them all. Here's what Gary and I got him. The kid loves Power Rangers! 

I'd let him fight the bad guys anyday!

Happy 4th Birthday Ammon! You are my sunshine. You light up my life with your gorgeous smile, funny personality, and love of life. I am so happy to be your Mommy!