I think we just added a new yearly tradition to our Christmas list!
Today, Lilah and I, along with 7 other mothers and daughters met at the (very fancy) Château Laurier for Afternoon Tea! The adults had the "Holiday Tea" and the girlies had the "Princess Tea". It was all so very snazzy, complete with scones - devonshire cream and jam, finger sandwiches and delicious desserts like you wouldn't believe.
One of the Mamas decided that the eight little girls would sit at one table and the eight Mamas would sit at another table. Gosh that Mama has her head screwed on well, and of course the girlies loved their independance. One of the funnier moments of the afternoon was when one little girl needed to go to the ladies room and sure enough, all 8 of them paraded off to the washroom together...because you know kiddies, when one has to go, they all have to go! And us Mamas, we barely batted an eye! Well, we may have batted an eye when we saw the fancy schmancy sugar cubes being devoured! Ahem. Can anyone say 'sugar high!'?
It was a wonderful afternoon with wonderful friends.
(regarding the photo above: most of the girls are 6&7 years old, Lilah was the youngest at 4 years old - just in case you're curious about the difference in height!)
(regarding the photo above: most of the girls are 6&7 years old, Lilah was the youngest at 4 years old - just in case you're curious about the difference in height!)
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Here's a few snaps of Lilah "making herself pretty" this morning... her words!
[ the flickr set is here ]
That looks likea a fun tradition, Jill. I love going for a "girly date High Tea"! Its hard to beat a good brew!!!! Dx
ReplyDeleteOh my I love the Chateau Laurier! I was once at a wedding there. It was lovely. But, high tea sounds magnificent.
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xo
PS. Love Mis Lilah's beads!
Oh it looks like such a fun day. KAte and I do something similar here and I cannot wait to go this year too:) Lilah looks darling:)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun day! Lilah Grace has so much style! I love how she "prettied" herself and how nicely she posed for the group picture. Her confidence shines through! ~Lindy D.
ReplyDeleteFirst time poster, long time follower. I had to write when I saw the title...2 things I love, High Tea and the Chateau Laurier. Chateau Laurier is my all time favorite place to stay. One of the very best vacations I have ever taken. I'm sure High Tea is awesome there! Photos were darling!
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I would love to try high tea.
ReplyDeleteLilah did a great job making herself very pretty. Looks like a great annual tradition!
Love the accessories, she has some style!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tradition, wish we had something similar here.
Oh Lilah, you don't have to do a thing to "make yourself pretty".
ReplyDeleteIt looks like everyone had a fun time. What a fun tradition. Jill, she is making me smile with the way she's wearing her headbands lately.
Gin =)
What a great experience for the kids. Looks like they had so much fun. Lilah looks so cute in her dress and head band.
ReplyDeleteLilah looks so grown-up here - beautiful as always! Could you please tell us where you found that darling dress? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGosh Anonymous, your comment must have come in when I was in Ireland and I'm only just seeing in now.. Sorry I didn't reply sooner, the dress is from Old Navy. :)
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Gosh Anonymous, your comment must have come in when I was in Ireland and I'm only just seeing in now.. Sorry I didn't reply sooner, the dress is from Old Navy. :)
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