Saturday, August 22, 2009

A Star Wars Birthday

So in the middle of all the family sickness Porter celebrated his 5th Birthday. He had been looking forward to his "Star Wars Birthday" all year long and so we decided not to postpone it any longer and go ahead and party Jedi style! Although not as organized as I had originally planed with "official" Jedi training and the surprise Darth Vader visit/fight, I think we pulled it off and Porter claims it has been his best Birthday yet!

The day of his Birthday, Porter was treated with a fun Birthday cupcake cake from Grammy
We spent most of the day at various party stores preparing for the big Party Day
He received his first official Birthday present in the mail from Grandma and Grandpa Bell
A Star Wars, Clone Trooper Helmet!! And spent most of the remaining day and night defending the galaxy.
Then...
The Day Came!
Friends were invited to join forces with Porter and the Jedi
and the Light sabers were made
Jedi masks were provided (Anakian and Obi One)
The food was served
Galactic Pizza
Skywalker Salads
Chewbacca Chips
and
Yoda Soda (Lime Sherbet & Sprite)
The Star Fighter cakes
Darth Vader's Death Star was destroyed with water ballons
And with a bat
There were LOTS of light saber fights!

And many fun "Party People"

Thanks to all who celebrated Porter's big day with him! And A Big Happy Birthday to my little Jedi Porter!!

9 comments:

Running with kids....it's about making the time now! said...

I knew it was soon!! I am impressed, that looked like the best, thought out, organized party ever. It was one for the records for sure. The cakes looked so great.
It looked as though things could not have been better.
Happy Birthday Porter!!!

Trisha said...

You are too creative! Love it all. Happy birthday porter

Grandmama Laura said...

Wow! Looks like a terrific birthday party! I'm impressed, esp. if you were not feeling well. You have outdone yourself!!

Titel Family said...

Good times. You did a great job. Porter is going to look back someday at all of the great parties he had and thank you.

lisamarie said...

Looks like a blast! glad you could have a little fun amidst all the yuckiness.

Hess Fam said...

Such a fun party! Glad we were able to make it...even if we were super late!

Krystal said...

You are amazing!!! Before I read this post, Derek warned me not to "worry about keeping up." :)
That was so creative and it looks like everyone had a blast. Happy Birthday to Porter!

Mamasita said...

Pure awesome-ness! Jackson just asked me to click on EVERY picture! What a great DAY!

Rendi said...

I wish I could go- that looked like one fun party. I even have my Princess Leia costume. The cakes were great! I can't believe you did this amongst the sickness, etc.