“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt
“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” ~ Colin Powell
“The dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on their dreams with open eyes, to make them possible.” ~ T.E. Lawrence
“If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours.” ~ Henry David Thoreau
““Hold fast to dreams,
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird,
That cannot fly.” ~ Langston Hughes
“Dare to live the life you have dreamed for yourself.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
“We may place blame, give reasons, and even have excuses; but in the end, it is an act of cowardice to not follow your dreams.” ~Steve Maraboli
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” ~C.S. Lewis
Hometown Treasure Hunt – one responsible driver per group, clues take teams to locations important to your son’s life
Amazing Race – similar to the treasure hunt but to landmarks in your area
Tailgate party – grilling from the bed of a truck, parking lot football, coolers full of soda
Camping / Hiking trip
Pool Party/ Beach party & cookout
Racing theme with a trip to the GoKarts
World’s Most Interesting Teenager – make the meme your own
Redneck / Manly Man games – log throws, target practice, crushing soda cans
Dapper Dan – dress nice, fancy dinner, moustache photo props, (provide tips to fine dining)
Movie Marathon – all night viewing of LOTR, Star Wars series, etc.
Spy Games – strategy games in teams
Bonfire night
Ski trip / Snow party & hot beverages at the lodge
My son’s Golden Birthday (19 on the 19th) — Willy Wonka’s Golden Ticket theme. Golden tickets gave clues to places around town. Winning team got most creative pix at each location.
