Pirate Party

I've always told my kids that they get a big "friend" birthday party when they turn 5, 8, 12 and THATS IT!!!! (yeah, I'm the meanest mom!) So this year Talmage turned 5!  

First of all, I cannot believe that he has been in my life for 5 years.  I am so lucky!  He is my handsome little man and I just love everything about him.  I always say that he is my trial, my challenge but that just makes me love him more.  He teaches me things about myself and about motherhood that I am so grateful for.  Happy Birthday Talmage.  Your "mean" mom loves you!

So back to the party, Talmage wanted a Pirate Party so I tried to make it as big and fun as possible since they only get so many parties!!

Here is the Pirate Ship Cake 
Here is my handsome little man patiently waiting for his friends to arrive
I sent the kids on a Treasure Hunt where they got to find swords, hooks, hats, etc. that would turn them into pirates.  Talmage was so excited to find the "compass"


Here is Barrett playing pin the treasure chest on the treasure map (he peeked)

Here's Talmage taking a shot at the game.I do have to say that I was definitely dreading the whole party thing, but I was pleasantly suprised by how much fun I had, and I think the kids loved it too.  Of course it wouldn't have been the same without the help from Taylor, my mom, and my sister Bethany (THANKS!)