Ashlyn had her very first friend party this year - a tea party. I decided she was at an age where she would actually remember having such a party and it would be a good chance to have some of her friends over. Now, when I say 'some', I mean ten. Yeah, I know, I might be a little nuts to voluntarily have that many little girls in my care. But it was actually really fun with no drama - give it a few more years and that will change! We actually invited 11 girls, but one got the dates mixed up and thought the party was on Saturday - bummer.
We got the table all set up the night before so that all we had to do that morning was prepare the food and give Ashlyn a nice, warm bubble bath and then get her all dolled up - hair, nails, blush, and all.
Once the girls arrived, I had Ashlyn open a present - a book called "Tea for Ruby" written by Sarah Furguson, the Duchess of York. It is a cute little book that talks about all the proper manners necessary for a tea party.
After I read the book, we reviewed our manners, including: sitting up straight, saying 'please' and 'thank you', not talking with your mouths full, putting your napkin in your lap and using it to pat or blot your lips, and raising your pinkie finger when you sip your tea. Then the girls practiced walking with a book on their heads. They were given jelly beans (up to ten) according to the number of steps they could take before the book fell off.
Then it was time to get all fancied up for the tea party. The girls each received a pearl necklace, feather boa, flower clip, and a ring. We had told Trent before the party started that his job was going to be to pass out the rings. It was a job he took very seriously!
Finally it was time to have our tea party! The girls found their assigned seats and the food was served. We had egg salad sandwiches, pb&j sandwiches, fruit kabobs, olive and cheese kabobs, and desserts: chocolate covered marshmallows, melting moments, and cream puffs.
And of course, tea - aka, strawberry juice. I put in a small spoonful of sugar into each cup of tea and the girls stirred it around and then drank it up. It was especially fun to see them all raise their pinkies!
Some girls finished sooner than others and so they went down and danced to the classical music that was playing.
Presents were then opened, group pictures taken, and then we played "tea, tea, party" (duck, duck, goose style) until it was time to go.
A serious shot:
And a silly-face shot:
The girls went home with all their new fancy accessories, along with the tea cup they used, filled with M&Ms.
It was super fun and I am already planning on having another tea party with all her cousins this summer.
Ashlyn had her very first friend party this year - a tea party. I decided she was at an age where she would actually remember having such a party and it would be a good chance to have some of her friends over. Now, when I say 'some', I mean ten. Yeah, I know, I might be a little nuts to voluntarily have that many little girls in my care. But it was actually really fun with no drama - give it a few more years and that will change! We actually invited 11 girls, but one got the dates mixed up and thought the party was on Saturday - bummer.
We got the table all set up the night before so that all we had to do that morning was prepare the food and give Ashlyn a nice, warm bubble bath and then get her all dolled up - hair, nails, blush, and all.
Once the girls arrived, I had Ashlyn open a present - a book called "Tea for Ruby" written by Sarah Furguson, the Duchess of York. It is a cute little book that talks about all the proper manners necessary for a tea party.
After I read the book, we reviewed our manners, including: sitting up straight, saying 'please' and 'thank you', not talking with your mouths full, putting your napkin in your lap and using it to pat or blot your lips, and raising your pinkie finger when you sip your tea. Then the girls practiced walking with a book on their heads. They were given jelly beans (up to ten) according to the number of steps they could take before the book fell off.
Then it was time to get all fancied up for the tea party. The girls each received a pearl necklace, feather boa, flower clip, and a ring. We had told Trent before the party started that his job was going to be to pass out the rings. It was a job he took very seriously!
Finally it was time to have our tea party! The girls found their assigned seats and the food was served. We had egg salad sandwiches, pb&j sandwiches, fruit kabobs, olive and cheese kabobs, and desserts: chocolate covered marshmallows, melting moments, and cream puffs.
And of course, tea - aka, strawberry juice. I put in a small spoonful of sugar into each cup of tea and the girls stirred it around and then drank it up. It was especially fun to see them all raise their pinkies!
Some girls finished sooner than others and so they went down and danced to the classical music that was playing.
Presents were then opened, group pictures taken, and then we played "tea, tea, party" (duck, duck, goose style) until it was time to go.
A serious shot:
And a silly-face shot:
The girls went home with all their new fancy accessories, along with the tea cup they used, filled with M&Ms.
It was super fun and I am already planning on having another tea party with all her cousins this summer.
5 comments:
Looks like a cute party. Madi was super excited about the last minute invitation!
How precious!! Looks like tons of fun.
My girls are STILL raising their pinkies when they drink! They absolutely LOVED this party...so fun!
That looks like an adorable party. So fun!! Ashbelle should certainly feel special.
Love, Grandmom
That is so cute! What a fun idea! Sometimes she seems so much bigger than 5 to me though!
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