Pirate Princess 5th Birthday

Rowan's desire for her party theme this year was Izzy, the girl pirate from Jake and the Neverland Pirates. So we started with that, but sort of went with a girly pirate theme in the end. I will admit I was a bit slacker for me (or so it seemed in the beginning) but in the end it turned out pretty darn good.

 

So the kids started out with their pirate pictures...

Then came the pirate themed lunch...complete with Pirate Punch, Pirate Grub, Cannon balls, Catch of the Day, Pirate Jewels, Chips Ahoy, etc etc...

Then we played pin the flag on the map. Turns out Ainsley, the only bandana-less participant, pinned her flag dead on. Smart cookie.

We attempted to 'swab the deck' or sweep ping pong balls across the room in 2 teams, but that game was a bit over their heads. So, now we have 2 play brooms instead of one and a few ping pong balls.

So then we moved on to the Pinata! Everyone tried with a bandana at first (except the 2 youngest) and then it was on to all eyes open. Candy and pirate loot for all.

Then of course there were a few birthday gifts to open...

And lastly, singing and cupcakes. Note to self...no more dark colored frosting. But it went with the theme so well!

Another fun and successful birthday party in the Smith household. Here is to many more!

Better late than never...the whole moving into our house and 4th of July up north, and working weekends got in the way of a more timely celebration. It didn't seem to phase Rowan though. Her birthday just lasted longer this way.