June 7, 2008

May the force be with you!

Happy early birthday to Justin! This morning we celebrated Justin's 8th birthday over a month early. Why you ask? His birthday is really at the end of July and it's so hot, people are on vacation and it's just easier to get invitations out at school than during the summer when we've lost track of some people. So, we met 9 of his friends at the local discount theater and rented out a room to ourselves. They watched Star Wars Episode 1, ate popcorn and put their new light sabers that we gave out to good use!

They were really fun to watch. Every time a battle scene came on they'd run around the theater acting it all out themselves. What a fun time!

At the end he opened all his wonderful presents and we headed out. Kirk took this picture of us. I've never seen it before, but he may actually look a little like my son after all. Maybe????? Anyway, it was a great party and they all seemed to have a really fun time. Those light sabers sure were a hit! Happy birthday, Justin....early. :-) We love you!

5 comments:

Todd Crump said...

Wow, talk about a fun party. That is such a great idea. I bet those boys had a blast. How much does that cost to rent out the theatre. That would be so fun.

Suzanne said...

What a FUN party idea!! I'll have to remember that for one of our bigger celebrations. I can't believe he will be 8 and get baptized. What an exciting year:)

Missi Waldron said...

How creative! Kids always seem to want to run around the theaters anyway, so what a blast to have permission to do so...and with a lightsaber in tow! What a fun mom you are. Happy early b-day Justin!

Krissy Lowe said...

What a great idea. My boys would love that- Happy Birthday Justin.

Donna said...

WOW - we're coming to YOUR parties!!! Fun, fun, fun!! Wonder if our $1 theatre rents out a room... hum... something to ask about.