MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!

May the force be with you. The kids were so excited to go to Jedi Training Academy. All four of the kids got picked and were so excited. They couldn't believe it. There were about 100 kids jumping up and down yelling "PICK ME! PICK ME!" and all four of ours were picked. They pick about 30 kids so we were thrilled. The stage was awesome. It was a cool production. They dress the kids up in Jedi gear and give them a light saber. They then learn the proper technique of a Jedi. After a few minutes the music comes on and the stage starts to raise. Out walks Darth Vader and Darth Maul. They are decked out to the nines. Looked like they just walked off a movie set. It was incredible. He then challenges the new Jedis and they fight for the force.

I love Madi in her Princess Leia hair. She was awesome. And knew her stuff well. You would almost have to in this house when one kid is obsessed with legos and Star Wars. She has been taught well.

Luke and Abbie are in the middle. They are listening to the Master Jedi as he trains them in the proper technique. They soaked up every word.

Preston lives for this. This is all he has talked about for a long time. He was thrilled to be picked. He knew every move and was the quickest and I am not just saying that because I am his mom. He did awesome!

Here came the troopers getting the path ready for Vader. Their costumes were awesome.

Darth Maul was absolutely scary. Even though he was acting, I still felt intimitated by him. His make up was the best.

Madi fought Darth Maul and did a wonderful job.

Abbie fought Darth Vader and loved it.

Luke, well Luke got to fight Darth Vader.

Preston fought Darth Maul. He did awesome. He flew right through the routine and was the fastest and didn't have to be reminded. He was in his element. Chris and I were so proud of him and the others. That made our day. Everything else was just a cherry on top.

The kids succeeded and Vader left upset that he had not turned anyone to the Dark Side!

Afterwards, the kids were given a certificate saying the had accomplished their Jedi trainging and were ready to join the force.

Luke came up to us when all was done and had one of his famous Lukeisms.

Lukeism:

Luke: Guys guess what?

Dad and Mom: What?

Luke: I fighted my Father!

The best line of the whole day. We couldn't stop laughing.

Thanks kids for making the trip the best it could be. Overall it was one of the best times we spent as a family. I only wish we had more time.