Everybody survived Truman's party! I say it that way because no sooner had the "little" male guests arrived at our fun-outdoorsy-themed-wear-something-camouflage-play-games-and-eat-hot dogs-outside party and they had named the tent that we set up for them to explore....er...perhaps, sit in...the "TACKLE HOOOOOUSE!!!!!!!!!!"
(to get the full effect you must read that in your loudest 'sports fan' type voice)!!! Oh my goodness!!! The tent was a wrestling ring to them!!! I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I planned this party! Just based on circumstances, us living overseas, Truman never going to preschool etc., the past 5 birthdays have just been extremely low key...mostly adults...or just family. I was just completely oblivious to what little boys are capable of in large groups I guess!? So, that said, It was really fun and crazy at times, but everybody lived! The weather was everything we had hoped it would be! It was perfectly dry and sunny! So as the boys were arriving at 3 o'clock they could just play outside on the swing set or in the tent a.k.a. "tackle house" you know, run around...be boys! Then Q started them in a relay game called "bucket brigade" basically move the water in cups from one bucket to the other as fast as you can and whichever team gets the most in the allotted time wins! They loved it! Then we moved over to the neighbor's slightly bigger yard to play a "tag" game called "Mr. Bear Are you Sleeping?" you better be ready to run when Mr. Bear wakes up or you'll be one of his bear cubs!!! Then we broke into four teams for a scavenger hunt! We found bugs, sticks, feathers, tree bark, berries, assorted leaves, acorns....etc etc. Then it was into the house to open the gifts from all of Truman's buddies! Who knew something as simple as opening a present could be so wild????? We have a new found respect for Mrs. Hook (Truman's Kindergarten Teacher)!!! Truman is very excited about all of his new star wars, black spidey, legos, transformers, toys, games and airplanes!!! Then, after the gifts we had some more "free-time" which I've learned, translates to-- every 60 seconds a boy comes out of the tent crying or bleeding!!!!!!!! For supper we served Hot Dogs, Apples with Carmel Dip, and Pretzel Sticks to keep with the outdoor theme! The cake was Truman's favorite...chocolate on top of chocolate on top of chocolate! After the cake and birthday wishes there was still 20 minutes 'til the party was over! So, since it was getting a little chilly we sent them all down to the basement, far away from the "tackle house" to play safely til the parents arrived! It was a wild and crazy boy party, but it was all worth it! Truman had a blast!
(to get the full effect you must read that in your loudest 'sports fan' type voice)!!! Oh my goodness!!! The tent was a wrestling ring to them!!! I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I planned this party! Just based on circumstances, us living overseas, Truman never going to preschool etc., the past 5 birthdays have just been extremely low key...mostly adults...or just family. I was just completely oblivious to what little boys are capable of in large groups I guess!? So, that said, It was really fun and crazy at times, but everybody lived! The weather was everything we had hoped it would be! It was perfectly dry and sunny! So as the boys were arriving at 3 o'clock they could just play outside on the swing set or in the tent a.k.a. "tackle house" you know, run around...be boys! Then Q started them in a relay game called "bucket brigade" basically move the water in cups from one bucket to the other as fast as you can and whichever team gets the most in the allotted time wins! They loved it! Then we moved over to the neighbor's slightly bigger yard to play a "tag" game called "Mr. Bear Are you Sleeping?" you better be ready to run when Mr. Bear wakes up or you'll be one of his bear cubs!!! Then we broke into four teams for a scavenger hunt! We found bugs, sticks, feathers, tree bark, berries, assorted leaves, acorns....etc etc. Then it was into the house to open the gifts from all of Truman's buddies! Who knew something as simple as opening a present could be so wild????? We have a new found respect for Mrs. Hook (Truman's Kindergarten Teacher)!!! Truman is very excited about all of his new star wars, black spidey, legos, transformers, toys, games and airplanes!!! Then, after the gifts we had some more "free-time" which I've learned, translates to-- every 60 seconds a boy comes out of the tent crying or bleeding!!!!!!!! For supper we served Hot Dogs, Apples with Carmel Dip, and Pretzel Sticks to keep with the outdoor theme! The cake was Truman's favorite...chocolate on top of chocolate on top of chocolate! After the cake and birthday wishes there was still 20 minutes 'til the party was over! So, since it was getting a little chilly we sent them all down to the basement, far away from the "tackle house" to play safely til the parents arrived! It was a wild and crazy boy party, but it was all worth it! Truman had a blast!
Happy 6th Birthday, Truman! We love you!
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