SuperHero Academy: Step 1

The theme for the birthday party was Superheros, and I framed it as the kids were coming to Superhero Academy to be trained. First step (and gathering activity): you have to look like a superhero. The kids picked out their capes that Mrs. Sharon had made. We used this as a template. I did the appliques with iron-on adhesive: stars and lightning bolts for the boys, and crowns and hearts for the girls.

I found this mask kit on Amazon, and the kids designed their own mask, though most of them had to wait for the glue to dry.

Caroline, our friend from preschool (last year and this year), showing off her cape.

Cecelia and Samiyah, friends from our small group at church.

Audrey, also from our small group.

Gareth, again from church and a great buddy for Josiah. They share a common passion for Thomas the Tank Engine toys. He'll also be in Josiah's preschool class this year.

We all agreed Conner's was our favorite. He created that design all on his own!

Sims Barbecue

When we first moved here, the Morgans recommended we check out a place called Sims Barbecue. It sounded like fun, so we checked it out when Pop and Nana came into town this weekend.

It did not disappoint! This place is one of kind! First off, you drive to the middle of nowhere. Pretty much a barn in a field down a dirt road. Then you pay for a barbecue buffet and sit yourself down on a wooden bench to enjoy. The food was OK, but the atmosphere was just amazing.

At the front is a true bluegrass band. For the first part of the evening, a local clogging group performs, but then they all change into casual gear and everyone just dances the night away.

Josiah loved it. He just ran around and tried to imitate the dancing he saw and do-si-do-ed with all the kiddos.

All the pictures are blurry, but you get the picture. Jonathan said, "This is a really interesting cultural experience. I just can't believe it's where I live."

Micah was pretty mesmerized, but eventually faded.

A few videos of Josiah kicking up his heels.