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.
My sister Miwa setting up for the party.
The delicious spread
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!
My sister had even made invitations for Mio and I that she delivered the night before.
Mio handing Miwa the invitation to enter the party.
Mio was in awe upon arriving at her party.
Mio was the guest of honor, and she knew exactly where to sit without being told.
Taking everything in.
Dressed in a blue dress, she was our very own little Alice in Wonderland.
Toasting with Auntie Miwa. Mio loves doing “cheers!” so we must have clinked teacups 30 times or so during the tea party.
Sipping (or rather, chugging?) her tea.
Mio stirring the tea.
She insisted on making sure all her friends had some tea, too…
…and that they were well fed. 😉
Mio loved the party so much, she gave me a kiss!
My little sweetheart. I’m so glad she had such a fun time!
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…. 🙂
On Sunday, my best friend Debbie organized a gathering with some of my dearest girlfriends to celebrate my 30th birthday at Zen Tara Tea in Bethesday. She reserved a private tea room for us and we had a lovely, intimate tea time together with just us girls! Dan watched Mio at home so that I could have a couple hours of relaxed fun with everyone. (Thanks hubby!) Debbie did such an amazing job selecting a lovely location and preparing lots of treats and goodies for us to take home, and had encouraged several of my friends to donate to my charity: water campaign — I was so moved by all the thought and effort she put into it, and it made for a 30th birthday celebration I’ll never forget!
The private room for our group at Zen Tara Tea
Lovely holiday decor ♥
The ladies ordering tea
The cutest manekineko mugs – I had to get one!
Debbie ordered me some cherry blossom white tea. 🙂
The bestest had also bought these macarons from Macaron Bee for us all to share!
Lots of laughters, smiles, and girl talk!
I always have so much fun with these girls. 🙂
Thank you to my wonderful girlfriends for making my 30th so memorable! ♥
Debbie even prepared these homemade cake pops (green tea and azuki-flavored) and Japanese snacks for everyone to take home! She was so generous and put so much thought into everything… 🙂
Thank you for planning such a lovely tea party, Debbie! ♥
