The tea party was a hit! It was such a special day for my girl; she had looked forward to this tea party more than anything else ever, I do believe. She hadn't slept well in days because of her excitement. In fact, she was up at six that morning helping me!
Once the doorbell started chiming it was go, go, go! I loved seeing all the little girls in their gorgeous Christmas dresses, playing with each other and being extraordinarily happy! They pranced around the house feeling fancy as fancy could be. I decided then and there that five year old girls are my favorite.
After everyone arrived I still had some cookies to frost, but I had a couple other moms to help me out. I was very thankful because Eliza was completely overwhelmed by all the commotion! She was very needy which translated into fussy, fussy. I can do a lot of things one-handed and with a baby on my hip, but making those cookies look pretty would have proven to be a challenge.
Once the cookies were frosted all the girls found their place cards at the table and sat down.
We had a wonderful tea time; I loved seeing all the personalities come out as they chattered and ate. I haven't had such fun in a long time. Sure, it was a lot of work but because I was doing it for Eve and also with the thought of six beautiful faces seeing it all as magical... it was totally worth every second.
In fact, I am making it a Christmas tradition. I think with all the moving we will be doing in the next few years, Eve hosting a Christmas tea party every year may be just the ticket.
*Post from 1 year ago today: The Belly
Once the doorbell started chiming it was go, go, go! I loved seeing all the little girls in their gorgeous Christmas dresses, playing with each other and being extraordinarily happy! They pranced around the house feeling fancy as fancy could be. I decided then and there that five year old girls are my favorite.
After everyone arrived I still had some cookies to frost, but I had a couple other moms to help me out. I was very thankful because Eliza was completely overwhelmed by all the commotion! She was very needy which translated into fussy, fussy. I can do a lot of things one-handed and with a baby on my hip, but making those cookies look pretty would have proven to be a challenge.
Once the cookies were frosted all the girls found their place cards at the table and sat down.
We had a wonderful tea time; I loved seeing all the personalities come out as they chattered and ate. I haven't had such fun in a long time. Sure, it was a lot of work but because I was doing it for Eve and also with the thought of six beautiful faces seeing it all as magical... it was totally worth every second.
In fact, I am making it a Christmas tradition. I think with all the moving we will be doing in the next few years, Eve hosting a Christmas tea party every year may be just the ticket.
*Post from 1 year ago today: The Belly
27 Comments:
What a lovely party! And a great idea to make it a tradition. My daughter had a school friend whose family were military and they hosted an annual Easter Egg Hunt for each of her children's classes wherever they were stationed. I always thought it was a great idea- much like your tea party idea! Glad it was a great time!
You are such a good mom. (More brave than I am, too. . . .) Eve is blessed to have you, and it looks like you made a beautiful tea party.
How sweet! I'm sure she will always remember her first tea party. It looks so nice!
How fun!!
How sweet is that. What a woderful tradition for Eve.
That is adorable! My sister has a picture with all her friends from kindergarden on our stairs and they all loved it once they got older.
That is the sweetest Andrea! Eve will no doubt remember how special her tea party was.
Those girls are just precious.. I would have loved to hear their girly conversations. They must have felt so grown-up!
Great job Mom!!!
That is such a sweet sweet idea!!!
Wow what a lovely idea, the girls look very happy. Its nice to do "grown up" things isnt it ( when your 5)
I want to have a tea party now, too! You could make it as simple or as elaborate as you want, so it's a lot less stressful than other kinds of parties. I might have to start planning for next year (like, getting enough china, lol). Congrats on an amazing party! And excellent pictures as usual.
Oh wow, that looks like so much fun!!! Those little girls looked so precious in their dresses!
I think you're right...making this a tradition will be so special for your daughter. You will have some wonderful memories to cherish together!
COOL idea - that is so fun. The pictures are adorable . . . I love the little place cards - perfect touch. How cute do those little sweeties look???? What a fun tradition to start - and I'm glad to hear you had a great time too!
p.s. I hear you on the one handed thing - only so much you can do with a baby on one hip :-) My husband now asks if dinner was a "Leah" dinner or a "non-Leah" dinner ;-)
It looks like they had a lovely afternoon. I'm definitely tucking that idea in the back of my mind for future use!
I'm so Happy this worked out and you had a good time...good momma. Everything looked great.
I really want you to be my mom. I've said that before. And I mean it. My husband and I and our two boys will come move in with you stat. LOL! You are just too fabulous!
beautiful and perfect for Eve! what a great tradition to start!
You are such a sweet mama to your kids, Andrea. It looks like it was a lovely time. I'm so glad Eve enjoyed herself. I think it will be a great tradition.
I love the idea of making it a tradition
This is a fabulous idea and something my daughter would totally love. I'll have to file it away for the future.
On a crafter's blog not long ago I saw a girls day "camp" that one mom had put together - loosely based on Anne of Green Gables. There was crafting and story-telling and cooking...awesome, right?
I love your vintage table cloth and the place cards...awesome.
looks like fun! and what a great idea to make it a tradition - we moved around quite a bit when I was a kid and things like that are so important. I think I have the same table cloth!
such a precious idea- so fun!! I bet Eve was thrilled with the whole thing.
such a precious tradition for you and your daughter! if ever i am blessed with a little girl (we laugh and say that we only breed boys in this house...because, well, it seems that the male gene is dominant in our family! :) ) i am definitely going to do something fun like this for her and her friends. great job!
What a great idea to make it a tradition each year. It looks like the kids had a great time, and it was special! I'd probably serve cheerios...not so special, lol.
how delightful! I'm sure Eve is thrilled to be making this a tradition.
Wonderful idea! I definitely need to see more pictures of all your creativity.
you get bah-humbug comments!? I'm incredulous.
Oh, how fun! What delightful memories and such a precious tradition!
What a sweet idea! Fancy fancy fancy!
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