Scavenger Hunt

On Thursday night, we had a family celebration for Lucas' birthday that would hold him over until he could have his friend party the next day. We'd gotten his present months ago when Zac had seen a really good deal on a new bike, so we saved it for his birthday and stored it at the Jones' house. Instead of going and getting it and trying to find a way to wrap it...I decided to make him go on a scavenger hunt around the neighborhood to try and find it. I don't ever claim to be very creative, but I somehow got the juices flowing and created what I thought were some very clever clues...if I do say so myself! (maybe others won't think the same!) Since they were totally lost on him and he didn't even appreciate my clues...I thought I would post them here....and maybe if you live in my neighborhood you will have fun trying to figure them out yourself. I would have liked to take more pictures on the way....but the boys were way to fast on their bikes for Zac and I to keep up as we walked behind!

1. Happy Birthday Lucas!
Mom and Dad got you a present, but unfortunately it’s not here.
You are going to have to go on a trek, so please put on your gear!
You’ll get to your first stop, just in a quick dash.
A little boy lives there, his name is Nash!

2. Good job Lucas, you are on your way!
Your next stop is close, but please don’t stop to play!
They have a little boy with the same name as Dad.
You like them a lot, and think they are RAD!

3. Hurry along to find your next clue.
They have 4 kids, and a pet dog too!
They have a boy who’s in your school class,
I hope you are having fun, and not giving me sas!

4. Are you getting tired? You are half way there!
Your next clue is at a friend of Mom’s, and she has brown hair!
They also have 4 kids, the only boy is named Nick.
Go get on your bike, and get there quick!

5. You are getting closer to your present, but not done yet.
You need to go another house, for another clue I bet!
This boy went to preschool and kindergarten with you.
You like to play at his house, but not tonight..you still have another clue!

6. This is your 6th clue, for our big 6 year old boy
Do you think your present is a big and cool toy?
The next stop for you is a house with three girls,
They all have blonde hair and sometimes with curls!

7. I’m glad you made it through the neighborhood this far
This is your last stop, you’ve been such a star!
To finally find your present and see what you got,
you might have to ask questions...too cold or too hot!

"I have no idea what this says...but I guess I have to go find my present!"

Jana had to give Lucas a birthday kiss before she would give him his clue!

He thought his new bike was pretty cool!

Impromptu birthday wishes!

The gang at the final stop!