The fun started with a party yesterday. Jacoby requested (for the third year in a row) a Lego party, with this year's theme being Ninjago. Justin put together a really fun laser maze for the boys.
The boys started by decorated ninja origami stars.
And then they practiced throwing them through rings.
The boys had to work their way through the maze to get their ninja swords and then find their way back out.
We played Sensei Says.
The boys had to battle the evil Lord Garmadon from Ninjago. The ninjas won and Lord Garmadon was destroyed, into tiny bits of balloon and paper all over the basement. (:
The ninjas had a snack to refuel: cake push-pops, pretzels, fruit snacks, and juice boxes.
Push-pops for the fourth year in a row! I have definitely got my money's worth out of these!
Then there was free play, so they were all over the maze.
Oh Morgan, and those britches...or lack there of.
They paused for 3.2 seconds for a group picture. One of our ninjas came dressed as a Hobbit, in case you were wondering.
Present time!
And Lego building, of course.
Jacoby requested a pinata, but I wasn't sure we could swing that inside. So, we did a punch board instead. The ninjas collected their party favors with each punch: glider planes, tic tacs, and wikisticks.
And then, the four ninjas somehow declared war on the two adults in the house. And for at least 40 minutes, it was a full-on battle! The maze didn't make it, as you can see.
Shortly after this encounter with the smallest ninja, I went to my secret stash of extra swords to arm myself with a weapon! It was a great time. Boys never cease to amaze me with their imaginations, constant movement, and love of play.
This morning we sang to the Birthday Boy and he got to open a present.
Jacoby brought scratch art bookmarks to his classmates at school today.
And here we are...8 eight years old!
More presents...and apparently pretty pleased with this Lego Chima set.
Birthday Interview with Jacoby
1. What do you want to be when you grow up? - A chef, so I can make a million cake push-pops.
2. What is the best time of day? - Lunch time with my friends.
3. What is the worst time of day? - Bedtime.
4. What are you good at? - Basketball.
5. What's something you like to do with your family? - Play in the snow.
6. Who makes you laugh? - L., my best friend.
7. Who do you like to spend time with? - L., my best friend.
8. What are you afraid of? - My allergies sometimes.
9. What is your favorite food? - Cheese sticks and hot dogs.
10. What is your favorite movie? - The third Hobbit.
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