Princess Tea

A few weeks ago, I saw an add for a Beauty and the Beast Tea at the Magic House (Saint Louis' Children's Museum). It was the weekend before Maddie's birthday and I thought it could not be a better way to begin her birthday week. Yes ... birthday W-E-E-K. She does not get much from me, but this she will learn. Extend your birthday as long as possible.

So ... we began the birthday week with a Princess Tea. Maddie got dressed up in her Belle dress, grabbed a crown and her doll and we were ready.


We loaded up the car and we were on our way!
I think Daddy started to get a little nervous at this point.
We found our seat assignment (yes ... just like a wedding). Note Nick's excitement.
Maddie and Mommy were having a wonderful time. We had on our matching yellow and were ready for princess stuff!
We started decorating Maddie's crown.
She was a little OCD about how many jewels needed to be placed in each section.
It was a beautiful crown for a beautiful princess.

Daddy ... smile. No more faces.
Good. Just like that. My twins. Princess #1 and Princess #2
... and back to the faces.The play started. It was cute. Belle had a beautiful voice.

We enjoyed cake, cookies, brownies, tea and apple juice. It was all very cute.

They were serious. No sippie cups or plastic here. This was the real thing.

The play was over and the actors came around to sign autographs for the kids. It was really cute and Maddie was so excited. I have never seen her like this before.

This is my favorite shot. She is looking for Belle and has just spotted her. She just kept getting closer and Maddie kept getting more and more excited.


Why is this taking so long ...



Finally, Belle made it over and Maddie was so happy. She showed Belle her dress and said it was the same. Belle was impressed.
Then the prince came over. Maddie was excited to see him too.
It was a perfect start to the princess birthday weekend. We all had a wonderful time ... even Daddy. He loves seeing Maddie happy no matter what it is. Note - there was one daddy in a tux. I am thinking next year, Nick needs to step it up a bit! :)