Last week was Nomi’s birthday party to celebrate her 11th birthday.  Her friends truly threw themselves into her dressup theme – classic story characters.  We had Mulan, Luke Skywalker, Aladin, Alice in Wonderland, TinTin, Peter Pan and his shadow, Captain Hook, Crocodile, Pippi Longstockings.

Jess came as Anne of Green Gables
Daniel as Captain Haddock, TinTin’s friendJosh wasn’t planning to be in costume but since his friends’ mothers made them dress up they were out to get him if he didn’t find one quick!  Sherlock Holmes was quickly discovered thanks to 2 baseball caps on sideways and a magnifying glass!

And then…. Captain Hook put in a surprise appearance.
He quickly challenged Peter Pan to a sword fight.
Notice Peter Pan’s shadow…

We all thought Peter Pan won so we chanted "Tick Tock Tick Tock"
and the crocodile slowly walked towards Hook.
Captain Hook crept away in fear.
Peter Pan crowed!

This little surprise part of the party was the highlight, hands down. 
The kids will never forget these silly times their dad joined their world.