Tea for TWO

I'm so glad we decided to wait to have Avery's party at home… it was a great weekend with family and friends!

Uncle Tony, Dawn, Kate, and a friend of hers were all able to work it out to come for Sis' birthday par-tay - lucky girl!

Uncle Tony... the kids sure love hanging (on) with him!

Twister with a little twist...

They're gettin' good at this...

SUCH a happy guy!!

Prepping for Avery's party....So. Much. Pink.

Happy girl, posing by her desserts

A little pre-party lesson from Aunt Dawn on making tea...

The spread (thoughtfully chosen based on Avery's favs and limitations of our kitchen situation):  An assortment of teas (hot teas, iced teas, green teas), soft pretzels with cheese, turkey/ham/cheese sandwiches on pretzel buns, applesauce cups, carrots/celery in ranch cups, fruit cups, salad, and cupcakes and cheesecake bites for dessert... yum!!



A variety of tea-party props: hats, hats, and more hats, pearls, and feather boas

Birthday girl likes her hats :)

and soft pretzels with cheese!

A few candid shots of our guests..

No party is complete without a little break-dancing!

I found this amazing candle that lights in the center with an obnoxious flame, which then opens up and lights several other small candles in the shape of a flower, all while spinning and singing the tune of "Happy Birthday" - it was quite a hit!

The succession of Avery's facial expressions is pretty entertaining...

Priceless (thanks, Uncle Tony!)

diggin' in!

Me and my birthday girl :)

Having her cake and eating it, too - all four plates 

Love.

Nolan joining in - we'd take him in if we could! :) 

Presents, presents, presents!

Really wish I knew what they were looking at, as neither frightens easily

Precious
(this picture hangs by Avery's bed and she proudly says, "Dat my daddy holding Avey in her pretty birfday dress!)

Happy girls are the prettiest :)

Trying out the new pumps

And this guy was happily entertained by Kate and thrilled to play with an empty box!

"Tea for Two" party:  Success!