Jacob Mark turns 6... It is the year of the Shadow Ninja!

If you know me, you know I love to do birthday parties.  Especially for kids who get really excited about them, which mine DO!  It's kind of our thing. This year was so fun for Jake because his older brothers took such an active role in his party.  It was so cute to watch.  So.  Here are the invites...

And here is Master Jake!

He invited the boys from his church class, as well as 2 boys from his school class, and a couple from the neighborhood.  It was a boys-only party, except for Ruby, the lovely helper.  Here is the group, beginning to assemble in the main dojo, playing Samurai, Samurai, Ninja.

The food table:

Funny ninja cupcakes!  Hi-ya!

Jake's special Ninjago cupcake!  Kendo Cole = HUGE hit.

Party favors!  Thank you, Oriental Trading, AND Aunt Elizabeth, who sent all the awesome headbands!

Sushi!

Master Bennett helps them earn their headbands on their path to becoming ninjas.

Knuckle push-ups, everyone!  (Ouch!)

Preparing for weapons training.

Jason asks the boys if they are ready to master the art of the throwing star.  They are ready.

Owen (origami master) and Ruby helped each child make a ninja star from origami paper.

Some stealth drills and sword instruction from Bennett.  (He was very serious about his job.)

Harper woke up in time to enjoy the last few minutes of the party.  And she happened to have a Ninja Turtle.  How appropriate, Harper!

Make a wish, Jake!

Owen also taught the kids to use chopsticks, since I don't know how. (What?!  I'm only 36, okay?)

Probably the cutest ninja right here:

Jake's friend Logan was so serious about using the chopsticks.  It was very cute, and Owen was very helpful.

Darius decided to just use his fingers.  :)

At last, Logan gets the sushi treat by stabbing it with his chopsticks!  GOOD IDEA, BUDDY!

Tate thought that was a great idea!

This was one awesome group of ninjas!

Jake's school friend, Sammy, made him this adorable little canvas.  I can't wait to hang it up! 

Happy 6th birthday to an awesome little kid who we all get such a kick out of.  We love you so much, Jake!  xxoo