Pirates of the Caribbean Curse of the Black Pearl - April 28, 2013

Chris was the lucky one who got to pick out the movie for today's Disney Family Fun Day and he chose one of his favorite Disney movies, Pirates of the Caribbean.  The majority of our family hadn't seen this one yet so it was a great choice.  Some of us were a little nervous that it might be a bit too intense for Reecie-Boy, but he loved it!

We decided to dress like pirates this time -- I'm sure we were quite the sight walking from the car to the house in pirate gear and hopefully the neighbors didn't think we finally lost it, but it was a lot of fun! 

Steve and Dianne -- loved the hook!!



Bruce, Melissa, and Ryan -- Bruce wasn't really into the who pirate outfit thing, but did it anyway.  What a sport!  The socks that Melissa's mother in law gave her for Christmas really came in handy here and Ryan's kind of looking like a cross between a pirate and Billy Madison/Happy Gilmore - haha!

Jess and Reece -- loved the towel pirate outfit that Reece is rocking and the "marker" around his eyes!

And last but definitely not least -- the best dressed pirates, Chris and Ashley!  I love how they went all out -- they looked great!!

During the movie we enjoyed a snack of "Fish and Chips" which were Goldfish crackers, pickle chips (yummo), and Sunchips.  We all must have been hungry because the snacks didn't last too long (or maybe Uncle Bruce just ate them all - he was shingling the garage before Disney Day and didn't have time to eat so he was starving!)

During the movie we had a couple of sleepy pirates -- now it is a well known fact and long running joke that Steve falls asleep during movies.  I think we all remember going to see Home Alone in the movie theater and Steve falling asleep.  When he woke up about 1/3 of the way through the movie he was laughing, but he had no idea what he was supposed to be laughing about -- I guess he just heard the rest of the theater laughing at that movie and joined in!  LOL!!  Anyway, back to our sleepy pirates...

After the movie (and nap for some of us) we ate a delicious pirate themed meal:

Fruit Swords

Caribbean Coleslaw

Pirates Brew

Pirates Teeth

Pirate Ship Pizza (we each made our own French bread pizza -- delicious!!)

Pirate Ship Cake complete with gummy bears walking the plank and one with a peg leg -- Melissa used Rolos for the cannons, Whoppers for the cannonballs, and Rootbeer Barrels for the kegs.

After our delicious meal we had a scavenger/treasure hunt.  We hid the clues around the house while everyone was getting there and waiting to start the movie.  To make the clues we did up a "map" of Grandpa and Grandma's living room and wrote the last clue on the same side as the room layout.  Once that was done the "map" was cut into ten pieces and the other clues were written on the backs of each piece.

Here's Ryan, Grandpa, and Reece looking for a clue in the garage...

 Ryan reading the next clue...

Once all of the clues were found, Ryan and Reece had to put them together to form the map and to get the last clue

The last clue took them to the window seat to find the "buried treasure"

The buried treasure was a wooden treasure chest we found at Michael's craft store and painted.  Inside was filled with gold chocolate coins, jolly rancher candys (for the gems), and some fruity gummies

Here are the clues we used on our scavenger hunt

1. Eleven clues will help you find the way, To the buried treasure you will find today.  The clues won't be very hard - they should really be a snap, Ten of them will be put together to give you the final and a map!  This is the very first clue to start you on your caper, In the mornings you look in here to find the daily newspaper. (answer: mailbox)

2. Auntie Melissa had terrible horrible luck, Falling down these things and sometimes falling up! (answer: stairs)

3. In the mornings when they're tired Grandpa and Grandma grab a cup, Of liquid brewed in this machine which helps to wake them up! (answer: coffeemaker)

4. After a long hard day of working when you're so tired you could scream, Lay yourself upon this place to fall asleep and dream! (answer: bed)

5. Cars are parked in here and snowmobiles too, Grandpa keeps his tools here -- would he borrow one to you? (answer: toolbox -- and no if your name is Adam, hahaha!)

6. Dirty shirts, muddy pants filled with grass stains galore, Are made clean once again using this - but it's still a chore! (answer: washing machine)

7. When the wind outside is howling and the ground is covered with snow, Curl up with a blanket and a book by the warmth of this things glow. (answer: fireplace)

8. There's a rumbly in your tummy and you're looking for something good, Take a look in here - there's cereal, treats, and lots of other food. (answer: pantry)

9. When you're feeling less than fresh there's just one place to go, To wash and get all squeaky clean from your head down to your toes. (answer: shower)

10. Mirror, Mirror on the wall, It's where we hang our coats so they won't fall. (answer: mirrored coat hanger by door)

Once the ten clues were put together they formed the map and the 11th clue

11. Roxy likes to hop up on here, lay in the sun, and get hot.  If you look under the cushion, X marks the spot (answer: bay window seat -- there was a red X that was taped to the lid of the storage area and the treasure chest was in that area)

We had a blast with the Pirates of the Caribbean movie night!  We all look forward to spending such a fun time with each other and can hardly wait until next time.  Speaking of next time, Liam got to choose the movie for next time (with the help of his dad) and chose Monsters, Inc.  Our minds are already filling up with all the fun possibilities!  Now to just nail down a date -- May is incredibly busy!!

Until next time remember "It all started with a mouse"!