Caroline's Birthday Tea Party

Even though Garrett's birthday is first by 3 weeks, Caroline started planning her birthday party right after Valentine's Day.  She really wanted to do a tea party, and we found the perfect place in downtown Fredericksburg-- Pinkadilly Tea.  They fill up fast, so we made reservations about a month ago, knowing that I would have a large group of girls to bring with me.  The girls put on fun summer dresses and were soooo excited to go!

Claire, Caroline, Emma, Lolo, and Anna

Outside Pinkadilly Tea

It was so much fun!  The five girls ordered the "Little Miss" package, which consisted of their pot of tea, an array of tea sandwiches (cucumber sandwiches, pb & j, and cheese), mini desserts (tiny cupcakes, madeline cookies with cream and sprinkles, tea pot shaped chocolate pops), and chocolate chip scones with jelly and cream.  I ordered off the menu and ironically got the "Lady Caroline" lunch:  quiche (bacon, cheddar, and mushroom), corn chowder, and scones served with lemon curd and devonshire cream.  Yum!  We got a great assortment of hot teas:  strawberry shortcake, caramel, hazelnut and vanilla, English Breakfast, and pink lemonade.

The restaurant has a big display of fun hats that you can wear while you are there!

Pinkies out ladies!

One sugar cube or two, Mommy?  How about five?

When we were getting back in the car, we saw a wedding group go by.  They had used the same old moss covered wall for photos that we did when we got there!

After a fun afternoon of party time, pool time, and pizza time, we dug into a family favorite:  Dairy Queen ice cream cake!