We’ve been trying to find ways to keep Mio entertained indoors during the cold winter days when it’s too chilly to play outside. Last week my sister Miwa, fresh off her fall semester, planned and set up a tea party for Mio in her nursery! It was so sweet and magical. Here are some pictures.

Miwa setting up the table
My sister Miwa setting up for the party.

 

The delicious spread
The delicious spread

 

A teacup for Mio
A mini teacup for Mio! The play teacup set was a birthday gift for Mio earlier this year from our dear friends Sonya & Sofia. 🙂

 

All of Mio's friends came!
All of Mio’s friends came!

 

Mio's invitation to the tea party
My sister had even made invitations for Mio and I that she delivered the night before.

 

Mio handing Miwa the invitation to enter.
Mio handing Miwa the invitation to enter the party.

 

Mio arriving at the tea party.
Mio was in awe upon arriving at her party.

 

The guest of honor!
Mio was the guest of honor, and she knew exactly where to sit without being told.

 

Taking everything in.
Taking everything in.

 

Our little Alice in Wonderland
Dressed in a blue dress, she was our very own little Alice in Wonderland.

 

Toasting with Auntie Miwa
Toasting with Auntie Miwa. Mio loves doing “cheers!” so we must have clinked teacups 30 times or so during the tea party.

 

Mio enjoying her tea.
Sipping (or rather, chugging?) her tea.

 

Mio stirring the tea.
Mio stirring the tea.

 

Mio trying to get her bear to drink.
She insisted on making sure all her friends had some tea, too…

 

Feeding her doll
…and that they were well fed. 😉

 

Mio giving me a kiss!
Mio loved the party so much, she gave me a kiss!

 

I love this girl
My little sweetheart. I’m so glad she had such a fun time!

 

Sweethearts.
Of course, the actual one to thank was Miwa, who orchestrated everything and made it such a lovely afternoon for all of us! Thank you Miwa ♥

 

Mio seemed to really love the tea party, and it seemed like she knew she had to be proper and well-mannered during such an occasion, because she was on her best behavior! We’ll definitely have to do one again now that we know how much she enjoys it…. 🙂