Party Time

Connor informed me months ago that he was going to have a Spiderman birthday party. I started gathering Spiderman goodies together about 2 months ago. Soon after I started doing that, however, he informed me he also wanted a Batman and Superman party. With some quick additions to the plans, a superhero party was created. It actually worked out to be easier to brainstorm ideas for the party on the superhero level, rather than limit it to just Spiderman. However, I did still use Spiderman as the mascot for the party.

THE INVITES




























THE GAMES
When the kids arrived, they were each given a bag to begin their "training." Inside were the props necessary to become a superhero - a cape and a mask. Their first task was to decorate their masks. It ended up not taking them very long to decorate their masks, so we moved on to the next portion of the "training." I explained that all superheroes know how to do their own thing, but it's also very important to learn how to work together as a team. Using yarn, they created a spider web, then had to work together to bounce spiders off of the web and ultimately unravel themselves as well. Their next task was to test their ability to detect evil. While blindfolded, they took turns using their instincts to "eliminate" various arch nemeses. The final game tested their speed and agility. They had to pass a stick of "kryptonite" to one another, much like hot potato. Connor completely missed the point of the game, and insisted on holding on to the stick, even as the other kids urged him to pass it on.

THE GIFTS

Connor received many fabulous gifts from his friends. Ironically, however, he seemed most impressed with the card we gave him. It even seemed to overshadow the real golf clubs we gave him.

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THE CAKE
The original cake I found for Connor was no longer available when it came time to place the order. We settled for another cake instead. I made an addition to the cake . . . a bomb (chocolate donut) placed by a villain that could only be blown out by the breath of the birthday boy.

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THE BUDDIES

I was a little disappointed more of Connor's friends weren't able to make it to the party, but Connor didn't seem to notice. He had some good friends from school come, including his favorite best friend, Rita. He enjoyed having his little bro around to play with as well.