I started something on Valentine's Day years ago...
when there were just two little grandgirlies.
They would come to grammy's for a Valentine's tea.
We would set the wee table...
and use the wee china tea set that I have had since I was a child.
Soon there were more...
and they all wanted to come.
This year we had our wee tea a day early...
because on Tuesdays there is 'jump rope' practice.
They came for three o'clock.
Some came a little early...
since there were finger jello hearts to cut out.
One was a little tired...
and slept through the party.
Again.
Yes...there really is a baby Lucy!
The table from the past is now too small.
So we found one that was a wee bit bigger.
And Pinterest offered up lots of fun ideas for Valentine's Day.
I borrowed them freely.
Fill empty matchboxes with candy...
wrap with 'hearty' paper...
tie on a name tag.
Other pinterest-inspired ideas...
~pillsbury cookie ice-cream sandwiches
~popcorn drizzled with melted white chocolate and a handful of V-day M&M's tossed in
~pink lemonade served in bottles...with a straw
Finger lickin' good...
jello hearts.
The wee tea service for four was not enough for my crowd...
so the big girls got grown up china this year.
And they tried real tea as well...
at least Emme did!
And when they were all tea-partied out...
they sneaked out the door and frolicked in the fields.
Though the sun was shining...
and it was plenty warm for February...
jackets would have been recommended!
Things were winding down...
when Baby Lucy decided to join the party.
See...
there really is a Baby Lucy!
Happy hearts day to you and yours today!
What a happy Valentine's Day
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet...wonderful day, wonderful children (wonderful Grammy)
ReplyDeleteOh there is a beautiful little grandgirlie named Lucy! All of your grandgirlies are fair and all of your grandboys are handsome! What a delightful table to sit down to...I'd love it! You've given me some ideas here.
ReplyDeleteHope that you and Elmer have a sweet day, too!
That is the sweetest Valentine Tea that I've ever seen...what memories you are creating with your beautiful grands! My heart is warm!
ReplyDeletethat is so special! I'm sure the grands treasure that time with you to celebrate a day of love :)
ReplyDeleteYou are hired....what a beautiful occasion that you presented for the grands. No wonder they keep coming back. The sun is shining here.
ReplyDeleteYou are hired....what a beautiful occasion that you presented for the grands. No wonder they keep coming back. The sun is shining here.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful Grandma you are! So many fun, creative and thoughtful ideas. I was wondering, where do you get the bottles you used for the lemonade? They're a neat shape.
ReplyDeleteOh you cheered me up by showing that grandsons were enjoying the party as well. There are so many "sweet" ideas for girls, I was steeling myself to forgo all of them if I only got grandsons in the end. Luke WILL take tea on his great grandmother's child sized tea set, just like his grandmother and his aunt and father did as children long go.
ReplyDeleteJudy - that is the most gorgeous tea party I have ever seen put on for their Grand Kids. You take the Prize!!
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What fun! You're creating memories they will carry the rest of their lives. You are a special Grammy.
ReplyDeleteOh I love this Valentine's Day tea! And so glad to see that adorable Baby Lucy. She's a charmer!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day with your own sweet Valentine!
You know how to throw a party...for young and old. I like how you took the time to make things extra special for the youngest crowd....right down to the little details. Your grands will remember these heart parties forever. So glad we got a peek at baby Lucy....she's a sweetheart!
ReplyDeleteOh Lucy is so precious!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat great memories you are making with your grandchildren!!
What a sweet tradition....
ReplyDeleteI may have to break out the tea set and start some new memories myself :-)
How adorable all of those grands are....Khloe has that same little sweater that Lucy is wearing...love it!
Hugs!
So sweet and inspiring! I wonder what that conversation was like around that table? We should have kept our old round table and cut down the legs. Coffee table and kids table in one. Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tea party. That's something that your littles will remember all their lives, I'm sure...those grandmotherly traditions are so important.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun day! Everything is so pretty. I especially like the bottles...cool shape!
ReplyDeleteOh Judy, that is priceless!
ReplyDeleteI know your little ones all loved the love spread on that table!
Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours !
Ahh, see, I knew I'd get to see all the fun of the Valentine's Day Tea Party. You really chose some great Pinterest ideas for the party. Love those ice cream sandwiches! Baby Lucy is such a cutie pie!!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun for your Grandchildren (the picture of the missing Baby Lucy is so precious!) It makes me wish my grands where closer so I could do the same. I'm going to pin some of your ideas to use later!
ReplyDeleteOh my, baby Lucy is so cute! She knows when to wake up and get undivided attention :)
ReplyDeleteYour grand child crew has really grown, and it is so nice to see them enjoying a Valentine's Day celebration together!
What a great idea you had with these special tea parties. It is evident by the big smiles that it is a hit with the grands. Your pictures are all so sweet.
ReplyDeleteSo glad Baby Lucy decided to join in the fun. She is adorable and so is her outfit.
Happy Valentine's Day.
Oh such fun - and baby Lucy is adorable!
ReplyDeleteLove the last post - esp the Cows picture!
Lucy is lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun day at your house! You are a very special grandma!
The very BEST Valentine post of them all!!! I SO want to do this in time to come!!
ReplyDeleteJUST beautiful......the grandchildren and the pics. I know they will always cherish these special memories you are making with them!
I can't imagine a more fun party. Thank you for sharing all of your blessings with us.
ReplyDeleteIt is perfect.♥
Oh, that last picture...I think I might have to steal her and hide her good. Her Mama won't notice right?? She's too good to pass up. Now we really believe that Lucy's real!! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou put so much time and thought into creating this sweet party. I love seeing how you put things together for the little ones and the smiles on their faces are priceless.
ReplyDeleteI thank you for the inspiration you present to me by visiting your blog.
You put so much time and thought into creating this sweet party. I love seeing how you put things together for the little ones and the smiles on their faces are priceless.
ReplyDeleteI thank you for the inspiration you present to me by visiting your blog.
What a fabulous party!!! Wow, you really take it to the top! And YAY for Pinterest again! So much fun!
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