A Birthday Party Plan

My daughter will soon be celebrating her 9th birthday.

She has asked to have a real birthday party,

you know the kind with friends, 

and not her brother's,

in attendance.  

Didn't we just have a birthday party for you 3 years ago?

When will the requests ever end?

I asked her to write an outline of her party plan. 

Too much to ask?

A little harsh?

Let's see what she comes up with. 

She came back to me with a theme, 

activities,

menu suggestions,

gift bag items,

and a guest list.

There were illustrations too.

She did her homework, 

and

now I've got my work cut out for me.

I love birthday parties,

especially when they're for me,

and parties for little girls are always the best.

My neighbor, 

Linda,

 hosted a

 Tea Time Birthday,

for her daughter Jamie,

so cute,

so fun.

I must share. 

Pretty hats,

beaded necklaces and feathery boa's

were on display for each girl.

Girls, 

being girls,

wasted no time getting ready for their tea.

The Birthday Girl

wore blue.

The table scape was so sweet.

Each place setting had

 a name card,

fine china dinner plate,

cup and saucer

and a sweet little teapot.

Even the seating was prepared for a fine time.

Mini croissant sandwiches

and

fruit kabobs were served. 

There were mini heart, butterfly and tulip shaped p.b. & j sandwiches,

 they were perfect for little fingers. 

Bagel bites,  

Got to have the bagel bites.

Very popular.

Tea (lemonade) was poured.

Sweets were on display.

They're mandatory.

The chocolate fountain,

the finger lickin' chocolate fountain,

was a big hit.

yummmmmm.

The hats, beads, boas and the sweet little teapots all went home with each girl.

What a cute Tea Party,

don't you think?

Carley's party plan isn't "Tea" themed but 

I'll let you know how her Birthday Plan 

transforms from paper to a reality. 

Next time she has a party request,

I'm having her set it up as a Power Point Presentation.

She is going to be 9,

 after all.