A playdate tea party

Sugarwings has been wanting to host a play date, and asked me for help. We decided to turn it into a fancy tea party with crafting and a walk in the woods after.

She and Dewdrop worked on the food, making these grape caterpillars with googly eyes, after a mini lesson from me on how to do it.  We used blackberries for the heads and simply pushed the googly eyes (meant for cupcakes) down into the berries after we had them on the sticks with the grapes.

And see how nicely the table is set?  Sugarwings did it all on her own.  

We made the the place cards together. I cut a strip of died coffee filter, rolled it up, pinched the bottom and added a staple to hold it in place. Then gave her two leaves cut from scrapbook paper.  She wrote the names on them and stapled them onto the rose buds.

The guests seemed to appreciate the efforts. One girl kindly told  me that the tea was "divine".  

We used cookie cutters to make the french fries into flower, butterfly, and bird shapes, then cut the hot dogs to make octopi. 

Of course, any food looks special when you use the best dishes.

And it all tastes better when eaten with friends.

The girls explored the Fairy Berry Trail, before heading across the creek for a walk in the woods.  

The creek was low, it was a good day to cross.

For me, the cutest part of the day was watching them sit in the Fairy House and point out all the sprites they imagined flitting about.  The girls had full descriptions and stories about the little winged creatures they saw.

It was adorable to watch them build tiny homes from twigs, leaves, and ribbons for their new imaginary friends to live in.

This part of the day was so much fun, we ran out of time to do any crafting.  

Looks like we will have to invite them back for that part, huh?

Comments

[Janet Ghio]

So lovely. What a wonderful childhood Sugarwings and Dewdrop are having--making memories to last forever.

[Karla Nathan]

Well, I plan on having all of these blog photos for them to look through some day as adults in case they forget, Janet! I wish Id had something like that for my sons who seem to have very selective memories about growing up.

[Jane]

Beautiful day for the girls! So lovely to see children using their imagination instead of electronic media!

[Karla Nathan]

That part was a delight for me too, Jane. Imaginations dont get as many workouts as they should any more.

[Sandy]

What fun! I am constantly amazed at the energy and imaginations your grands have. It is so nice to see them growing and becoming such young ladies. I have watched dewdrop from her very beginning and am amazed at how big she has gotten. I also admire how close and loving they are to each other! I am sure that your love and attention has been a large contributing factor. Thanks for sharing all of their adventures with us. It's seeing the beautiful spring that makes me homesick for Kansas. Jen and I have been considering moving back perhaps in the near future. Still just a thought at this point.

[jeanie]

I love your Fairy Berry Trail. Someday I hope I have a little grandgirl so I can set one up for her. That photo of Dewdrop is adorable -- what a wonderful expression. And how lovely they can plan and set this themselves (with more than a bit of help from a seasoned vet!

[Lori]

You have blessed these little girls so much Karla!! Love,Lori

[Karla Nathan]

I dont know what Id do without them!