Jake and the Neverland Pirates Party!

On Saturday, we had a few friends and their kids over for Ben's 4th birthday party, which was Jake and the Neverland Pirates themed (or just pirates in general).  He has been obsessed with that show for a couple of months now, so when we asked him what kind of party he wanted to have, he didn't hesitate to say, "Jake!"

We decided to have the party at our house and lucked out with completely gorgeous weather - sunny and high 70's!  It has rained the day of his party every year in the past, so any plans to be outdoors were always quickly changed to a pizza place.  But not this time!  We decorated the house, put together a crafts table where the kids decorated their own pirate chest, had Ben's new playhouse all ready to go, filled a pinata with candy, set up a table with pirate "stuff" so the kids could dress up (hats, eye patches, tattoos, and earrings), and had one little game for the kids to play inside.  Otherwise, the grown-ups got to catch up and the kids just ran around and played.  We ate pizza, sang "Happy Birthday" to Ben, he blew out the candles, and we devoured the cake.  Towards the end of the evening, Ben opened his presents (at Reagan's request) and the kids played with some of his new toys.  It was a great day and Ben loved his party.  Still counting down to the official big day. :)

A present from Mommy and Daddy the morning of his party

Jake stuff - a bandana, spyglass, compass, sword, and gold doubloons

Decorating for the party

Ben's birthday cake (we added the figurines, boat, and treasure chest)

Present from Grandma and Papa - a new bike!

So excited for his party to start!

All dressed and ready to go (this picture cracks me up!)

Now we just need the kids to arrive :)

Ben and Grandma

Playing some hoops before the party

Slam dunk!

Lauren, Reagan, and Ben decorating their treasure chests

Reagan in her heels!

Marcos, Lauren, Tracy, Jim, and Matt

Grandma, Ben, Emery, and Reagan

Emery

Ben is finally finished with his masterpiece (he kept going back to put more on!)

Troy, Reagan, and Ben doing a little yard work

Liam at the craft table

What's a party without some tears?  He didn't want to wear the blindfold for the game.

He decided to cheat instead - hahaha!

Liam's got it down

Now Troy's turn

Tracy putting more tattoos on Troy

Getting a picture with the birthday boy

Family shot

Dance party!

Pinata time!

Going for the candy (after Jim just ripped the pinata open!)

Cake time - Ben was so excited!

"Happy Birthday to you!"

Blowing out the candles

Having fun with Grandma

Jordan and Addison checking out the yard tools

Addison

Yummy cake!