My oldest turned 4 today & that called for a celebration. In true Army brat style, he requested an Army party so we took his orders & ran with it. Our mission was to celebrate Deacon's big day with his friends here at Fort Irwin & provide a fun fort for the soldiers who would join him in this mission. We actually run in the same circles with another boy, Lewis, who shares the exact same birthday as Deacon. Our families decided to throw a party together rather than have our same friends run between 2 parties over the same weekend.
Fort Four: we tried to set up the location like a fort calling it Fort Four! We named the food table the DFAC & the tables the Mess Hall & even had an obstacle course in the middle of the room. We took some large camo nets & located them around the room to give it a true Army feel. I grabbed lots of play tanks & Army vehicles to set out as decor too so Army & camo was all throughout Fort Four. We had a back room where a bounce house was placed just for an additional activity -- this area was named the War Zone, and it truly was that!
Dressing in camo was also encouraged on the invitation to give the party a real Army presence!
Food: We had lots of usual party food but just renamed it to go along with the Army theme.
Bradley Wheels: Pizza
Gummy Army Guys
Camo Corn: Popcorn, green M&Ms, & Carmel Corn
Fruit Explosion: Fruit Platter
Shrapnel: Veggie Platter
Ammo: green M&Ms, skittles, & sixlets
Canteens: Drinks
Games: We had 3 things planned to keep the party running smoothly & provide the soldiers with stuff to do. The obstacle course initially was a structured event, but even once it was completed, the soldiers continued to run through it & play on it. That was time well spent! We also played Pin the Rank on the Soldier where the soldiers had to place the rank on a uniform as close to its correct position blindfolded. It was a hit & a prize was given out. Lastly, we played MIA Soldiers where the soldiers had to go around & collect as many plastic green Army men as they could -- they were scattered all over the fort. The one with the most collected soldiers won a prize. The games were definitely age-appropriate & the kids were well entertained.
Below are pictures from our fort, our party, & of our new 4 year Deacon!
The OIC's of Fort Four
Some Wall Decor above the DFAC line
Mess Hall Decor
Of course, we had to have the tank cake -- all edible
D was so happy about the cake!
The Green Gummy Army Guys
Camo Corn
And canteens to keep the soldiers hydrated
Deacon with Mom & Dad before his friends showed up
Camo was encouraged & the soldiers arrived in their BDU bests!
The OICs got the obstacle course underway pretty quickly
Tire jump
Balance beam
Afterwards the soldiers just had fun playing all over the course & in the dirt
There was a bounce house (the war zone) just for extra entertainment
Next we played Pin the Rank on the Soldier
Then the Chow Line opened up!
K getting her pizza fix
D loves his cheese pizza
Kennedy & Bella have some girl talk
"Happy Birthday to You!!!"
Even the newest recruits wore their camo
Last game was MIA where they had to find the most soldiers -- they were scattered everywhere
Boys & their toys!
Deacon & beautiful Bella
All of the recruits left with a canteen
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