he's been making his way through all the star trek: next generation episodes
over this past year, and he chose this year's birthday theme.
{i was so glad he didn't tell me he was too old for a theme party}
with the opening of the new star wars movie and all the hype surrounding it,
i thought he might have chosen it instead. when i asked him what made him
chose star trek he said "star wars is fun, but it's not as intelligent as star trek".
no argument there.
unlike star wars, which has simple good and evil and the 'force',
star trek is all about a complex, science-based technological future where lots
of different species unite...for the betterment of all. every single episode
deals with some type of complex ethical issues.
{with so much bad tv, i gladly give my approval for this kind of tv}
the theme of star trek has always been the same: Exploration: to seek out new
life and new civilizations, and to boldy go where no one has gone before.
it's a perfect party theme for our firstborn... a kid who attended 'explorer' elementary,
who is fascinated with space and science and our {meaning humans] place in the universe.
i told c we could put him on the uss enterprise and one might think he was captain picard's son. *grin*
as soon as i learned of his birthday theme, i went looking for invitations.
the invitation is important to me as it sets the tone of the entire party.
i found this talented designer on etsy and purchased not only her stark trek invitation,
but her whole printable party package...with some slight modifications.
the invites have been mailed out and the party will take place next saturday.
it will be a home party...with pizza and cake and yes, and star trek on the big screen.
{finn wishes he could transport himself to the future...he is so excited!}
i'm excited to see what kind of cake christopher comes up with this year.
if i were making the cake, i'd go with a simple trek logo.
who knows what mr. gerber will do...
