This year for Elijah's birthday, he wanted a Star Wars party. I was so excited because first off, I LOVE STAR WARS. In fact we already had our costumes for the party because that was our Halloween costume family theme! Second, I KNEW that I could make an awesome party. There are so many cool things you can do with that theme. Lastly, because we are putting the house on the market, this was likely the last party that our family would throw at this home. It had to be a good one! And what better way to close this chapter than to celebrate that amazing little boy that made my dreams come true!
The Decorations and Food
I had so much fun planning this party! I love throwing theme parties, especially for my boys. And I found so many neat ideas on pinterest!Yup, we are a Pinterest family! It needs to be said that the party would not have been as awesome and cool without the help of my partner in crime. Tony was amazing. In the days leading up to a big party, I always get stressed and anxious, and Tony did an incredible job not only helping me and sending me to bed the night before, while staying up himself and putting finishing touches on the decor. He also calmed me and helped me stay focused and not worry so much. And thank you to Chip for keeping the kiddos the night before so that not only could we get everything done and fully focus on the project at hand, but so that the boys didn't see the party until everything was done and I got to see the look on their faces when they walked into the house that was transformed into "a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away". Priceless. And the main reason I insist on these parties. The look on those tiny faces.
A special thank you to Monique Foreman for capturing the moments with her fabulous pictures. You can see more of Monique's work or contact her about a shoot at http://amomentintimephotographybymonique.zenfolio.com/
Another special thank you to Kimberlee Smyth Moayed who is now our family's cake lady! She knocked it out of the park at the twins birthday party and created a perfect center piece cake for Elijah's Star Wars Party. You can find her work and contact her about cakes and party planning at
Our dining area converted into the resting place of the ultimate galactic weapon: The Death Star. Which doubled as a pinata later in the day.
The life size storm troopers were a huge hit! My dear friend Jesse wanted to contribute to the party. He adores my boys and called to ask if he could help with Elijah's party. He made the storm troopers possible. The storm tripper balloons kept "walking" around the party. Seriously. They kept moving on their on. It was cool. And a little creepy.
I found a pool float that was the Millennium Falcon! Tony found the perfect spot to hang it!
Truth.
Our family tradition of the birthday montage looping in the background, celebrating five years (and a 39 week pregnancy) of Elijah.
Tony found this cool vintage poster when he was working in Roundtop and picked it up as one of Elijah's gifts. My mother had the idea of putting up a tribute to Carrie Fisher aka Princess Leia.
One of the two Storm Troopers we had walking around the party.
Some of the themed desserts we created!
Storm Trooper Cupcakes
May The Forks Be With You and Han Solo Cups
My car visor made an excellent back drop for our spread!
Chip made another fabulous watermelon creation. Yoda!
For drinks we had Yoda Soda and Vaderade
Han in Carbonite Jello
The fabulous cake creation by Kimberlee!
The Costumes
I love that so many of our friend and family joined us in dressing up! It made the party so much more festive! The hit of the party was Tony's brother, Ryan dressing up as Darth Vader! It was so cool. All the costumes were so much fun and Elijah had a big smile on his face every time a new character walked in. Elijah was also Darth Vader. Though he received a stormtrooper costume as a gift and did a wardrobe change halfway through the party.
The birthday boy!
These two.
Worlds Biggest Star Wars Fans
Daddy and his boys
Move over Harrison Ford. There is a new Han Solo in town!
Mama and her wookie
Another awesome Star Wars family
My dear friend Tina from my Time Out For Moms group. Also the twins Sunday school teacher. This lady is the bomb.
Tony stealing kisses from his niece.
My sweet God Son showing his Star Wars spirit
Sisters
And there he is, the hit of the party, Darth "Ryan" Vader with the birthday boy.
True to size Yoda, also Tony's nephew Brady.
Han and Leia with the cutest Yoda around!
LOVE Shawn's unique R2D2 costume! The hat was especially awesome.
Cam and Elijah (after his costume change) in their Storm Trooper gear. I can' help but think they look like Luke and Han when they went to save Princess Leia in A New Hope!
Who is behind that mask with Han Solo.....
Its the birthday boy and "his Tony"
Daddy "unmasked" with his boys.
The Party
The party was great. It was everything I had envisioned and Elijah loved every bit of it. Elijah was surrounded by so many of the people that he adores and that adore him and seeing him surrounded by so much love was exactly what I had hoped for him for that day.
The birthday boy, ready for his party to begin!
Mia was unsure of the life size Stormtroopers
Wow. Hubba hubba.
"Laugh it up, fuzzball"
Tiny little Ewok....with a bounty hunter.
My, how he's grown.
The Storm Troopers were a big hit. Thank you again Jesse!
My Tiny.
The boys enjoying some fruit canapes.
A very confusing battle between Chewbacca and....Darth Vader Fett?
Chewbacca Vader?
Cutest little Ewok ever
My two best friends.
Some of our favorite people making new friends.
Epic.
The highly anticipated arrival of Darth Vader. Who apparently stopped at stores on the way and opened doors using the force. Mask and all. Gotta love it.
Seriously. One of the highlights of the party. Ryan Crochet, you rock.
A light saber duel, right in our kitchen.
Shawna, Mister Randy and Maddie, enjoying the party.
Present time!
Elijah and his friends, checking out the new Star Wars loot!
So many kiddos. Awesome. Just awesome.
Smile!
Elijah opening his Storm trooper costume. Big Hit! Thanks Lloyd and Sherry!
Elijah loved his new Star wars PJ's! Awesome pic Miss Melba and Mister Randy!
Darth Vader has captured tiny little Yoda.
Our little boy, ready to blow out the candles for the 5th time.
Mama, Daddy and their Elijah.
Leia, Han and a Stormtrooper.
Daddy and his boy.
Happy Birthday sweet boy.
Make a wish!
Three little monkeys
Typical Patrick
And...typical Rory.
Yoda getting in the cake action.
Love this tiny boy.
End of party wind town time with Daddy.
Melba and her mini me
We are grateful for every one of these fabulous people
Leia and her dad
The Grand Finale
The last thing we did at the party....and it was last because I completely forgot all about it until most of the guests had left, was the break the pinata! The kiddos that were left thoroughly enjoyed the Death Star pinata! And so appropriate that Darth Vader held the string.
Getting geared up to bust that pinata open.
Jadon taking a swing
There goes Elijah!
Vader stealing a kiss from Han
Swing away Elijah!
Go Elijah, go!
Get em boys!
Darth Vaders new helmet
Patrick got a whole stack of lollipops!
Thank you to everyone who came out to our party! We loved celebrating with you~
