The day started with the outfitting, how pirate-y were we willing to dress while going out in public? I think we were scruffy enough.
Next we set sail, getting a bit of cabin fever as we waited for cousins to arrive, but as we called "Land Ho" they were no where in site (It appeared they too tried mutiny but were sent to the brig for naps.)
So we set about are pirate-y business smaller in number than expected but a mighty fine bunch none the less. First on the agenda, bury our treasures (imaginary treasure they be). To keep our plans a secret we drew out the maps with white crayon on our white paper.
Then assured of our secrets were safe we used watercolor paint to reveal the paths.
There was much (imaginary) bootie to bury and each pirate took a turn leading the others around the island.
We celebrated our success by singing a pirate-y tune.
Then it was back on the ship to watch "Curious George sails with the Pirates"
The pirate ship in the movie inspired some buccaneer creativity as they each designed their own pirate flag.
Cabin fever hit again so we went ashore to play "Polly Says" (like simon says but more pirate-y and a bit parrot-y)
We rowed back to the ship for a pirate match game.
Then we designed ships to go with our flags.
They be a good crew, not a one of them had to walk the plank so I let them dig for some real treasure. Not dablooms but gummy ring buried in pudding.
Having had our dessert first, (a very pirate-y thing to do) we had our grub. Cannon balls (meat balls) and deserted island fruit salad (gram-crackers over mixed fruit.)
The sun be set now and our pirate day over, tomorrow we'll be land-luvers again. Our patches we be hanging up, until next year when pirate day comes again.
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