Kevin Turned Seven | Star Wars Style

The other day, my almost seven year old, Kevin, surprised me with a question.
“So mom, did your life turn out how you planned it to?”

I asked him to repeat himself a few times because I was stammering to answer my restless philosophical twin.
Of course, what I dreamed as a girl does seem very abstract compared to what it’s like to have my own little boys.
They are exactly what I hoped for as well as the cosmic force that blindsided me at first cry. Twice.

I wanted baby scented dolls.
Instead my heart has been threaded and sewn into a primal devotion
that will never know any man made condition or exception.

It scares, saves, humbles, motivates, exhausts, and empowers me.

I’m not sure what I said to answer him.
He cut short my rambling by pinching me for not wearing green.
He said nail polish doesn’t count.

Love that kid.

Kevin turned Seven on Saturday.

We plan to celebrate his birthday later this spring when all of our family can be in town together,
but we still wanted him to feel special on his actual birthday.
Enlisting the help of family, we had a small dinner with a Star Wars theme.
He’s been obsessed with Jabba the Hutt this year and all Star Wars Lego sets.

Kevin was able to Skype with Daddy first thing in the morning. Love how excited he was to do it.

After I covered the cake with the crumb coating, I realized I loved the texture… and left it alone.
Perfect for Mr. Hutt.

My mother-in-law treated us to “Yoda Soda,” something she found on Pinterest.
She made ours with a scoop of lime sherbet & Sprite.

My sister-in-law found really cute Star Wars favors and decorated for us.
Kevin wanted to be “Lego Dude General.”

She also thought to use these Star Wars Easter Egg as favors. They were perfect!

A very kind person who works with my husband sent a box of Star Wars figurines for Kevin.
We will treasure them, thank you!

My mother-in-law also found a cute DIY on Pinterest for making Pool Noodle Light Sabers.
They were a huge hit for the boys. Especially on the snowy day after the party!

The day of Kevin’s birthday was chaotic, fun, and fast paced day so I just took iPhone pictures.
I took advantage of the quiet Sunday {with Damian napping} to photograph many of the details I posted.
Kevin and I were almost finished and he wanted me to get a picture of him “using the force,” on a balloon.

It was tricky!

I thought that a little gif {made it on an app called Gif Boom} would be perfect for our attempts…

Today is a snow day & closed school.
I think these two will find plenty to do to keep me on my toes.

Thanks for following along with us, it’s hard to believe that when I started this blog Kevin was three! ♥

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