Yesterday, we went to a pirate-themed birthday party hosted by one of the couples in our small group.  Their daughter was turning four and had one of the best, most detailed birthday parties I have ever been to.

I thought I did a pretty awesome job dressing both Jaden & Weston in pirate-themed attire but we were all underdressed!

Luckily, there were eye patches, hats, earrings, and other pirate garb just inside the door so we could quickly get back in the game.  This picture of Weston in his eye patch and earring kill me.  He was such a good sport.

The kids had a treasure hunt, complete with maps, treasure chests, and gold doubloons.  There was an egg toss, a bounce house, a water table, and (in true pirate fashion) the kids even got to cut open coconuts and taste the milk.

Meg did such an awesome job that even the food was pirate themed!  Jerk pork, chicken on a stick, avocado salad, pina coladas (alcohol-free, of course), and a watermelon shaped like a pirate ship.  She really outdid herself.  Weston preferred to sit in the shade and dine on his hands.

Our boys had really exceptional behavior, despite Weston missing two naps and Jaden being an hour late on his.  No crying, no meltdowns, just good kids.

I wish I had gotten a picture of Jaden eating his cupcake.  A mental picture will have to suffice.  Just picture blue frosting from ear to ear.  Literally.

While we were eating dinner last night, Jaden said, “we’re going to eat dinner, wash our hands, and then have another pirate party.  How does that sound?”

I think he had a pretty good time.