Kung Fu Fighting

Connor was invited to a "boys only" birthday party for his friend, Carter.  Before the party though, we got together with his best friend Rita to see Gnomeo & Juliet, followed by lunch at McDonald's.  When I set out his clothes for the day, I guess I was thinking more about the "date" rather than the party.  The party was at a martial arts studio.  Not really the place for jeans and a sweater.  Since Riley had to tag along, I set him down with my iPod to watch Despicable Me.  It kept him occupied for the duration of the party.

Once all the boys arrived, the instructor took them all into the cage and taught them some of the basics.  What I liked most about it was how he stressed discipline and respect.

 

When it was time to cut the cake, all the boys thought it was pretty cool when the instructor brought out a samurai sword and helped Carter slice it up.

 

As each boy arrived at the party, they signed their name on a block of wood that said "Happy 6th Birthday Carter."  The grand finale to the party was when the instructor taught Carter how to kick the block of wood, and ended up breaking it in half.

 

After breaking the wood, the instructor brought out a prize wheel and let each boy spin the wheel to win a prize.  Connor won a free birthday party.  Unfortunately, with his birthday only a month away, we already have his party planned.  Bummer!