May the 4th Be With You

May the 4th has been a fun day to celebrate Star Wars for our family for a few years. Recently it seems that schools around here have picked up the tradition too for a spirit day. Though it took a bit of work on Anna's part early this morning, she was able to get her hair up in cinnamon buns for the day to be festive. A bit of history below from http://www.starwars.com/may-the-4th : WHY IS MAY THE 4TH CALLED STAR WARS DAY?// Say “May the 4th Be With You” out loud and you’ll hear the pun that Star Wars fans worldwide have turned into a rallying cry to proclaim their love of the saga. It’s the worldwide day to say “May the Force be with you” to all, and celebrate the beloved Star Wars story that binds our galaxy together. One of the earliest known records of “May the 4th” used in popular culture is in 1979, as described here by author Alan Arnold while he was chronicling the making of The Empire Strikes Back for...