Anneke's Tea Party

On Wednesday, we took Anneke to Queen Bee's so she could have her birthday party and have a fancy tea party too. She wanted the dad's and brothers to come too so all of the family that was visiting attended. I have to say the dads were good sports but it really was not their 'cup of tea.' We did have a good time though and they treated Anneke like a princess.

Princess Anneke eating her Princess plate.

From left to right, Luke, Marcus and Nathanael. Luke tried on several hats, including this lovely cloche. It actually made the rounds from Uncle Carl to Aunt Heidi and then to Luke.

Andy wearing one of the only men's hats we could find.

Heidi wearing the cloche and Luke wearing a Panama hat with beads (to keep the bugs away).

The 'snooty' Pfiesters. This is the one and only time you will ever see Carianne and Carl being 'uppity'. You can tell we had a good time.

Carlye and Noah eating their Prince and Princess lunches.

A sweet picture of Carlye.

Outside in the Gazebo where Anneke opened her presents. Her birthday literally went from Wednesday until yesterday - when it was her actual birthday. We did the same thing for Bella on her 6th birthday. I guess this is what we do for 6th birthdays in the family. Carlye asked if this was a tradition. That made me laugh. In many ways Bella's and Anneke's birthdays were duplicates. I wish you could see Anneke's and Carlye's fingers and toes. She and Carlye had a manicure and pedicure just before the tea party and were beyond delighted with how beautiful they felt and looked. We will get those pictures posted soon. We had a most wonderful week. All of the grandchildren got along so well. They are truly best friends - which is wonderful. Hopefully it won't be long before we have all of our family together. That would be heaven.

The children just before they ran down the hill. The end of the party.