summer tea

Elsa decided to throw a tea party on the balcony one morning. She made invitations and set everything up and then surprised Amelia and Oliver.

And a random photo from a summer evening on the deck. Not sure what everyone was looking at.

Valentine Tea

Each year around Valentine's Day I surprise the girls with a little tea party. I had invitations waiting for them in the morning letting them know the tea party would be after school. They were so excited. They ran off the bus after school and changed into fancy tea party clothes. It was fun to have some time together and hear all about their day over cookies and pink lemonade while Ben kept the boys occupied elsewhere.

 At least our fireplace serves some sort of purpose.

I threw together some pennant banners using paint swatches. Super easy and free.

 The girls discussed proper tea party etiquette.

Valentine's Day Tea

I surprised the girls with a little Valentine's Day tea party after school with pink lemonade and heart-shaped brownies. And heart-shaped pancakes for dinner.