We were finally able to have Bubba's birthday party (although close to a month late).  Unfortunately, several of the families we invited had other plans, but we had a good time regardless.  Shane's parents and children and one other family with 4 children came.  We thanked God for the beautiful day in the middle of 2 rainy days. 

Back in the summer we went to a "tacos on the table" dinner.  Bubba LOVED it!  He said "Dad, that's what I want to do for my birthday!!!"   Shane thought a knights and maidens theme would be appropriate to go with eating with our hands. And that's what we did. 

I also went to Sams and got a big can of nacho cheese and chips.  We left this in the crock pot and served it on plates.    For dessert-- pumpkin pie with cool whip.  (last year he wanted mock apple cobbler maid with zucchini-- go figure.  I've got a weird boy). We ate this on plates with forks, mainly because it had gotten chilly and we went inside.

A few weeks ago, I went to the thrift store and bought all sorts of mugs, heavy stemware, etc. for drinking glasses.  (I think I spent about $5 for about 12 glasses).  This was one of the party favors.  We had 4 left-- one for Dorcas when she's old enough. 

Shane went to the U.S. Toy store nearby his office and purchased floral headveils for the girls. 

 The boys were a little more difficult.  He has been on the lookout for metal hubcaps for a couple of months, but had been unable to find them until Saturday morning.  He started calling junkyards.  Would you believe that some places wanted as much as $10 a peice--crazy or what?  It was worth the wait-- he got 7 for $5 at a place about 20 miles down the road. 

You might be asking what he wanted with hubcaps--  Every knight needs a shield.

Amazing out of 8 different hubcaps, the boys end up with the same kind.

Shane drilled holes and attached cheap handles from the hardware store.  Painted them silver first to cover the scratches, then painted the cross on them. 

 Shane talked about 3 things every honorable knight and maiden needs and then asked the children questions related to those things.  Bible knowledge, Integrity (what you you do if...?) and endurance.  They had to do 25 jumping jacks run down the yard, around the hedge apple tree and back. 

After that, he presented the children with their headveils and shields.  Shhhh don't tell anybody, but even the older boys wanted a shield.  Amazing how pleased children can be with a cheap glass from the thrift store and hubcaps!

A great time was had by all.