The Princess Tea Party

A few months ago, I saw an advertisement for a "Princess Tea Party" in our town's Parks and Recreation brochure.  I immediately jumped at the opportunity to sign Lia up since she is in LOVE with the Disney princesses right now and because it would provide some quality mommy-daughter time just weeks after Logan's birth.  Well, the day finally arrived today and Lia was so excited that she kept on asking me all morning long if it was time to go.  She decided to wear one of her Cinderella dresses and off we went to spend the afternoon bonding with some of her favorite princesses.  It really was such a cute affair and Lia had the time of her life.  She enjoyed every aspect of the event--meeting the princesses, participating in the tea party, completing the craft activity, and dancing with the princesses.  Normally the shy one around strangers, Lia was so brave around these lovely ladies and kept on asking me if she could have her picture taken with them or dance with them.  I just loved watching my daughter in "her element" and couldn't hold back a huge smile when she said, "Mama, let's go to this every day now!"

Lia meeting Cinderella upon our arrival.  I think it was love at first sight when Lia first spotted her.

Lia and the four princesses at the party:  Snow White, Belle, Cinderella, and Aurora.

Par Lia's request, I ended up in this group picture looking GIGANTIC next to Sleeping Beauty.
 

Mommy and daughter!

Lia drinking her "tea" (fruit punch) from her Snow White tea cup that we brought with us.

It's tea time!

Belle and Cinderella stopped by for a visit while we were snacking and crafting. 

Cinderella helping Lia with her activity.

My own little princess working hard on her craft.  This kept her busy for a good half-hour!

After munching and mingling, all of the girls were invited out onto the floor to dance with the princesses.  Lia was so brave and just waltzed from one princess to another the entire time.  It was so fun watching her! 
 

Lia dancing with a group of girls and Cinderella.
 

Lia found Snow White alone on the dance floor two different times!  As a result, she got to enjoy some one-on-one dancing with her for several minutes. 

This little girl's wildest dreams just came true.  Check out that look on her face!
 

Dancing with Aurora...

And dancing with Belle.  Now her day was complete!

We finished up the party with a big, group photo.  Notice how Lia managed to sidle in next to Cinderella!  There was no stopping this princess-in-the-making today!