...a little Jedi's dream came true! He & his buddies embarked on the adventure of a lifetime- The Jedi Training Academy! The young Padawans were shown to their seats, given robes, given Jedi badges, & instructed on the ways of the Jedi. They listened intently on how to "accept defeat like a Jedi, win with honor like a Jedi, & most of ALL show self control like a Jedi." I explained how the Academy was composed of 6 events in which stars would be awarded after each event. Upon completion of the program each would receive their certificate.
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We started off with a "Feel of the Force". I wanted to see how well the little Padawans knew the Republic & the Dark Side. They were shown pictures of everything from characters to ships- prizes were given to ALL!! Then they got to use "The Force" & try to move objects....
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Next we tested their skills with Jedi blasters during the "Stormtrooper Shootout". They were given loaded blasters & were asked to shoot as many Stormtroopers as they could with 3 darts. My little Jedi took first place! Proud of him, I was!!!!!!!
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Next I showed the Younglings the "Obstacle Course" that they would forge through to earn their next star!!
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A-man was the first time to beat!
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They jumped, rolled, crawled, swerved, & tiptoed to the finish line!
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Next we settled down for some "Galactic Grub". Yoda Soda, Jar Jar Links in a Blanket, Good Guy GrapeSabers, Vader Veggies, Droid Chips, Wookie Cookies, Chocolates Credits.... and more!!
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They loved the fun food, but were eager to finish the mission....
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After settling down {a bit} they were asked to try to use the Force & find some hidden things.... Like Ewoks!!! And what better place to find an Ewok than a hut!!!!!
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Then we moved on to an VERY important part of their training- "Rescuing Princess Leia". They were given dozens of balloons & had to pop them to find a hidden picture of Leia inside. I could feel the force getting VERY strong during this mission- ha ha!!!
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Next we got to the most coveted portion of their training- "The Lightsaber Training". Here Master Jedi Joey taught the Younglings all about the Lightsaber & each of them were given one & quickly mastered the techniques...
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Then.... a great disturbance was felt in the Force! All of a sudden Darth Vader & Darth Maul appeared {cue the scary dun dun dun... dun da dun dun da dun}!!!! The kids retreated {at first} then remembered their training & defeated the Dark Side!!!!!
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Next {after defeating the Dark Side} we decided to finish off the Academy Training with "Destroying the Death Star". The Younglings took turns whacking the piñata. In the end, astroids {or Easter eggs} filled with stickers & covered with aluminum foil along with candy came barreling out. One of the "astroids" held a picture of Darth Vader & that lucky Padawan WON the prize!!!
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Isn't he precious- those chunky cheeks look more like 3 than 5 to his Momma!!!
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It was a labor of love. I had never made an R2D2 cake before {or used fondant for that matter}. But- it turned out cute & my Jedi Knight & his Padawan friends were thrilled with it!!!
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All the Padawans graduated {in case you were wondering}. They showed the true meaning of being a Jedi & ALL held the order very bravely!!!!!!!! Master Jedi Joey presented the certificates &... I cried! I love happy endings!!!!!!!!!!
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Then.... we opened presents. And as if the party wasn't enough for him to handle... He opened this- The Death Star!!!!! He had told Cooner that "it is impossible to get The Death Star" & she insisted that it "absolutely wasn't impossible!". BIG thank you to Cooner, Papaw, Grandma Harris, Uncle Travis, Jaylee, Tucker, Uncle Jeff, Aunt Carol, Tyler, Allison, Aunt Kristy, Uncle Dean, & Corbin for helping us make this dream come true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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And I could NOT have pulled this off without the help of my sweet {super cute} Jedi Hubby, Prissy, Cooner & Papaw- I love you guys & I sense that the Force if VERY strong in you!!!!!!
