Oh My! Oh Me!

Ashleigh had her birthday party on Saturday! It was at the Fairytale Tea Parties in Little Rock, AR. When we first arrived, Ashleigh was “schooled” on how to acknowledge her guests, what the schedule would be and then shown to a room FULL of dresses! She was allowed to choose whatever dress she wanted. It didn’t matter if it was too big because we had pins and such to “alter” them! She was then shown the tiaras. Her guests would all wear hats, she was wearing a tiara because she was now Princess Ashleigh! As her guests arrived, she thanked them all for coming, showed them where to place their gifts and took them into the dressing room. There they were also allowed to pick out any dress they wanted. A funny note…this place also has costumes of every shape, size and variety. All the girls wanted to be something with a big head (I think it was a bear but it could have been a dragon or something)! All these beautiful “gowns” and they wanted a costume!

Then it was time for “make-up”. All the girls were allowed to put on their own make-up with the help of a hand mirror! It was pretty cute! Blush and lip stick! Time for “tea”. They were schooled on the proper etiquette for tea and then allowed to pour their own tea, add cubed sugar, pour milk, etc. Each girl was then given a plate with a cute little sandwich dipped in sprinkles (the corner only), fruit kabob (a small toothpick with colored marshmallows and grapes), shortbread cookie, chocolate “soup” and finally a petit four. Ashleigh’s had a candle on it. The girls sang to her and she must have been hungry because her mouth was full when she was supposed to be blowing! It was sooo funny! Some time before this they heard a fairytale story that involved Ashleigh. When a certain word was said, all the girls would say “oh my, oh me, Princess Ashleigh needs some tea”! Then there was a “fashion show” where each girl got up, picked out a colorful boa, their fashion was described and their picture was taken! After they were done they went outside for a parade! They stood on the sidewalk and gave “Princess” waves to the passing cars!

It was a fun day and Ashleigh had a great time! She loved her birthday party!