While we were at Fairmont we had a "Pirates and Princesses" party for all the kids on the Smith side of our family. The girls were the fair princesses and the boys were the rough and tough pirates. They started off with a treasure hunt. As they followed their treasure map, they searched for clues and treasure in places like this phone booth. They also had to watch out for the sharks (Uncle Ben, Kevin, and Papa) who were trying to get them.
Their treasure hunt eventually led them to the racquetball court, which turned out to be Pirate Joe's (aka Uncle Jonathan) pirate ship! He had even brought a special treasure chest just for them. Of course, Pirate Joe had stories about his adventures on the seas and a hook in place of one hand.
The kids love Pirate Joe, who has shown up at each of our last two Smith family gatherings. Poor Uncle Jonathan always seems to miss seeing Pirate Joe, though.
At last the treasure was released from the treasure chest....
Young Pirate Silas decided to show off his sword fighting moves.
While on Pirate Joe's ship, the kids got to play some games. First off was a game of Pirate Pirate Princess (you might have played a similar game before called Duck Duck Goose).
They also played Musical Islands (maybe you've played Musical Chairs before).
Of course no party is complete without some cake. Aunt Amanda pleased the masses with her new cake decorating skills. Here's the Pirate ship cake sailing the seas with the faces of each of the Smith family on it. Nice work Aunt Amanda!
There was also an island cake with a treasure chest on it full of treasure.
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