It's the Pirate LIfe for Me (pirate party ideas)

I am not sure how many pirate parties I have put on over the course of my years as a Momma of boys...but this may be the last one:(
  My littlest man turned 4 last month and we celebrated buccaneer style!!

So if anyone out there is thinking of a pirate party, here a few tried and true tips for a great time!

I did not take a picture of the invite, but I printed the following on tan card stock which we (carefully) burned the edges, rolled up and tied with twine:

Aye ther Matie!

Ye be invited fer some Birthday merrymaking at

Capt’n Cannon’s

Pirate Party

Chart yer course fer the

Port of Christensen

(address here)

On Tuesday, July 26th 2-4pm

Be ready to pillage and plunder

Your way to a swashbuckling good time!

See ye there…Aarrgghh!!

When the little pirates arrived we decked them out in their own hat and eye patch and let them play with an assortment of ships and pirate themed toys while everyone arrived.

We then played some easy games such musical chairs with little islands on the floor, and earning treats by tossing ping pong balls into bowls candy/treasures .

Then I read my favorite pirate book---

This book was gift from my Mom years ago and is absolutely A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E.  The kids LOVED it!  It is such a cute book, if you have a boy--get it!  It will be a favorite!

I was planning on making this amazing pirate cake, but never got to it--so cupcakes with jolly roger flags had to do.  Luckily Cannon didn't know what he was missing out on and loved his boring little cupcakes:)

We enjoyed cake and juice boxes

where I made a point to tell the boys that today they are pirates, and pirates have bad manners!
 They giggled about not saying please or thank you and yelling 'down the hatch" while pounding their fists on the table,just like the book we read!  

Next we played" cannonball"

Each little pirate had a balloon tied around their ankle.  The goal was to bust other peoples cannon balls while trying to keep your from popping.  It was silly but fun!

After unwrapping gifts we sent the little pirates on a treasure hunt created by Cannon's big brother.  The little boys ran all over the house with Connor reading each clue until they discovered a treasure chest of party favor bags.  So fun--thanks to Conn:)

One of Cannon's buddies made him a real 'duct tape' pirate sword, hat and hand crocheted eye patch--he was thrilled!

A couple of hours later the celebration continued with a family party!

On the menu

Pesto Chicken Sandwich

Doritos

Grapes

Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

And more cupcakes, of course:)

He opened gifts from his grandparents, brothers and Mom and Dad including legos, super hero action figures, pirate PJs, cool football shirt,books and more... He loved them all:)

He must of said at least 10 times  "This is the best day EVER!"
Happy Birthday Cannon ---we love and adore you!!

You my darling boy are a treasure:)

And can you please please stay little!