Afternoon Tea

Today we had afternoon tea on the deck. We got all dressed up, complete with pearls, lipstick and eye shadow. After the table was set, we enjoyed salmon for the main course and delicate little puffs for dessert. Tea with my daughter was absolutely delightful. We indulged ourselves in good conversation and lots of giggling. The cool breeze was especially nice, except when it tried to blow away our salmon.

Dessert went quick, and needed refilling often. My little girl has a sweet tooth just like me. The sun peeked in and out from behind the fluffy white clouds while we sat at the table. Once, when it disappeared, I looked up and noticed the leaves on the tree were already starting to turn beautiful fall colors. I couldn't believe my eyes! Our afternoon tea parties are definitely numbered. Fall is on its way, but I am excited for the change.

When we had eaten all our food and finished our pretend tea, it was time to come in for naps. We removed our strings of pearls and climbed the stairs to bed. My sweet little girl is now quietly resting in her sunlit room with the curtains gently blowing in the breeze. What a perfect afternoon.