Julians Birthday Party

Julian's birthday party this year was a big hit. We celebrated as a family on his birthday (March 23rd) and he got a brand new bike that he LOVES. We go on at least one bike ride a day. He's still trying to figure out that it's better to use the peddles to stop than to jump off of the back of the bike. But he's learning. 

We had a How to Train Your Dragon Party. I made cardboard shields. I modge podged two pieces of cardboard together and then cut out circles. Then I taped the edges with Chrome Duck Tape. I used Zip Ties (Thanks honey) as the handles. The kids decorated them with stickers and markers. Tennyson carefully colored himself as well.

I also made paper maiche viking hats. 

Grandpa Anderson made up wooden swords for everyone as well. 

We had dragon training and the kids had to walk on a balance beam, jump over balloons and climb through a tunnel. 

The kids thought the outfits were so awesome.

Of course we had to fight. 

For the only girl, I made viking braids for her helmet.

We also watch the Legend of the Bone Knapper Dragon

 Then worked on popping balloons with swords, but Julian knew the easy way :)

Off to eat cake with WAY too much frosting. It looked cool though. Julian wanted a Dragon Island Volcano Cake. 

 Then we had to kill the bad dragon that had come the night before to steal our treasure. 

 

 The kids worked on it, but it didn't ever break. JD had to demolish it. Overall it was a great birthday party. The kids have since been seen at activities and around the neighborhood dressed up like vikings.