Last Thursday we were invited to the home of the Smith's in Morton. They were celebrating Caleb's 8th birthday and invited us to join in on the festivities. Caleb first saw us while sitting in a wheelchair during the Pumpkin Festival Parade in Morton a few weeks back. They described to us a storm trooper who came up and handed the little boy a card from thin pouch on his belt. (I am 100% sure that the TK was Rick Devine.)
Caleb recently had to undergo surgery on his back and only recently has been able to walk again. From the way he ran around us that night, though, you'd never be able to tell. We made our appearance as Caleb was opening his presents, and announced the arrest of the young jedi. He and the rest of the party goers then got a few pictures with us, then it was time for the cake. We got some more pictures and then made a quiet exit.
We were very well received by everyone all night and Caleb's parents were incredibly appreciative of us.
There's a few more pictures in the MWG Photobucket, all taken by the family.
A donation of $100 will be made to Easter Seals
Troopers:
Tyler Meier 50488 Tusken
Roland Batrouni 4186 StormTrooper
10/30/14 THU Caleb's 8th Birthday Party - Morton/61550
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10/30/14 THU Caleb's 8th Birthday Party - Morton/61550
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Re: 10/30/14 THU Caleb's 8th Birthday Party - Morton/61550
Such a great story!
Thank you both for doing this!
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Thank you both for doing this!
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Re: 10/30/14 THU Caleb's 8th Birthday Party - Morton/61550
ToD updated. This is a great story! We can never tell what impact we have on others when we're out doing what we love!