May 1 is a public holiday in Hong Kong (Labor Day) so Josiah always has school off for his birthday. We planned to have his party at a park, but moved it to the school when the forecast looked threatening. In the end it never rained, but ICS was a convenient venue with enough space for little knights (and princesses) to run wild.
I love this picture of Jack and Josiah. Best Buds since birth.
Once equipped with their shields "King" Jason explained to the young "Paiges" that they must overcome some tests of strength, smarts and courage to become a "Squire" and finally a Knight. The first challenge was jousting. When the trumpet sounded (thank you iphone) they ran with their horse to spear a circle with their joust.
The next challenge required teamwork as one team would catapult a "rock"to the other team which had to catch it in order to save the "castle". The catapult had some technical difficulties, so the dads had their own fun getting it to launch. (:
Next we fed the hungry knights. Josiah's request was drumsticks and juice from a goblet.
After lunch Jason sent the kids on a scavenger hunt around the school that led them to the "castle" where their final mission was to slay the dragon (a piñata the kids and I made ).
After all the dragon slaying we rewarded the kids with cupcakes and Jason "knighted" each child and presented them with their very own "sword". (Seriously my husband is amazing- he could have a side job doing birthday parties).
3 comments:
Happy belated to Josiah! Can't believe he's 6! You guys throw an awesome party.
oh so cute!! that was such a fun party!!
Happy birthday to Josiah!! I thought of him so much that day!! Glad it was wonderful for him. Salvatore enjoyed seeing these pics and said he has the perfect outfit to join in!!
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