Olympic Fun

We are thoroughly enjoying the Olympics at our house! The boys are having a great time cheering on our athletes, watching new sports, and learning about the different countries. My friend, Kate suggested an Olympic-themed playdate to add to our summer fun. With most of us free in the afternoon, I offered to host so Kieran could still squeeze in a nap during the playdate.

As our friends arrived, they decorated their flags and discus. Even our lunch followed the Olympic theme with fish and chips for London, Olympic ring bagel sandwiches, veggies matching the Olympic colors, and watermelon stars and blueberries. Our events included water balloon toss, newspaper javelin, paper plate discus, ping pong precision pitch, and frozen t-shirt race.

Our Olympians parading before the events

Dominic, Caden, and Griffin participating in the water balloon toss

Paper plate discus event

Caden watching as Griffin gives his best at the ping pong precision pitch

Michael, Cole, and Ethan taking a break from the events to spin

Preparing for the newspaper javelin throw

Our final event was the frozen t-shirt race. The kids were given folded t-shirts that had been frozen. They had to pry them apart and be the first to get the shirt on. It was a very HOT day (what's new?), so the frozen t-shirts were refreshing for our Olympians.

Caden working on his t-shirt with one-armed Olivia (in a cast since July) getting some assistance in the background

Cole stuck in his frozen t-shirt

Dominic almost has it!

Griffin and Caden

After the events, Kate presented everyone with a medal.


Medal ceremony

Our Olympians!

Following the medal ceremony, we enjoyed several Olympic-themed treats--red, white, and blue shortcakes, pretzel/marshmallow dumbbells, oreo medals, and popcorn torches.

Cole with his popcorn torch

It was a fun afternoon with long-time friends. Last Olympics, these kiddos were four years old and younger. Next time around, they will be 8-12 years old! (Not sure that I'm ready to think about that.)