SIX years

I’m convinced every family needs a Josh.  This little guy is easy goin’, sensitive, fun loving, has an infectious giggle, is very imaginative in his play, and always up for playing with his siblings.  Everyone loves to play with Josh because he’s so easy to get along with.  Happy Birthday little one! 



 
He loved all of his gifts, but the LEGO pirate set, Pokemon DS game, and this book were pretty special ones. The book is from G’ma Karyl from Hallmark that has her voice recorded reading it.  He also got this stuffed animal monkey and a huge 64 box of crayons with coloring books.  A little later he also received a Mickey Mouse watch in the mail from G’ma and G’pa Jackson that he loves (and Cole does too, he always tries to steal it).  AHOY MATEYS!  It’s a Pirate Party!  Two days later, we had a friends party!   
We started out the party by getting the Birthday Boy decked out in Pirate atire and all the other kids followed suit.  I love how much my other kids want to be involved with the sibling parties.  They are a huge help.  Hanna was amazing this year Jared and I were so glad she helped out so much.  When the guest started arriving, we helped them get dressed up too with bandanas, sashes, and patches. 
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Sadie and Kelsey came all dressed up like girly pirates.  Kelsey spent three days making Josh’s birthday box shaped like a treasure box that had the present inside.  These two adore Josh and he gets along with them really well.  Chase and Aedan are great friends too.  They go to church with Josh and Aedan lives next door. 
The first order of business was to get your brown pirate bag colored and personalized. 
Then we played Musical Islands with pirate music playing and getting stopped. 
Then we “Walked the Plank” with Captain Josh in charge and threatening everyone with a sword!  After the workout on the plank, the pirates were hungry so they ate pigs in a blanket and chips with grape soda.  After that they had a scavenger hunt with rhyming pirate clues to look for treasure. It lead them up to Josh’s room, to the garage, in the bathroom, the kitchen, and finally to the back porch where they found a giant tiki island pinata and swords for each pirate.  After several wacks and turns the pinata broke to reveal lots of candy that they put into their previously decorated brown bags.  Finally it was time for Cake and Ice-cream and presents.  I was proud of my cake abilities this time.  Jared usually makes the cake and does an awesome job.  This time I wanted a turn….thank you pinterest for the great idea! 
  Pirate parties are the best for little boys.  They never get old or boring.  I just love my little guys…how about those scary pirate faces!