Valentine's Tea
Gracie and I hosted our first "tea" party this afternoon. I hatched the great idea yesterday afternoon. I invited two sets of mothers and daughters from my apartment building, and my friend Jessica and her infant girl Sierra.
Last night I stayed up making decorations, paper flowers, and cupcakes. Our neighbors Collette and Mallory couldn't come over for the afternoon tea, so we invited them to have lunch with us instead. We had a wonderful time, and Gracie really enjoyed the attention of 13 year old Mallory.
Gracie took pretty good nap, and then at 3:40 I dressed Gracie in an adorable pink dress, and we got ready for the party. Tara and her 7 year old daughter LeLu arrived, and then Jessica and 3 month old Sierra. I think everyone enjoyed the party. We had party hats that I made, cupcakes, popcorn, animal crackers, and red cool-aid to top off the festivities.
I love Valentine's Day!!! I had to so much fun throwing this party. I will have to do it again. It is nice to meet some of the other people who live here--it can get really lonesome here alone with Gracie. I crave the adult art of conversation.
Gracie, Garren and I had a wonderful Valentine's Day, and we hope that you did too!!!
***Pictured (Left to right) Tara (holding Jessica's daughter Sierra), Jessica, LeLu, Gracie and Me in the back.***
Really glad to know about your tea party. Thinking of organizing a tea party at one of Venues in San Francisco. Will use few of these ideas in making the day awesome. Thanks for sharing such lovely ideas. Would love to read more if will get a chance.
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