We started a little tradition last year. On Presidents Day I have a tea party with my grands. I know they get excited and look forward to it as much as I do. We started at 2:00 this year so that the little ones could hopefully get a little nap in so they'd be happy. Macie was so excited she couldn't sleep but she was still so happy. Behr didn't stay but came and ate after his nap. I'm not sure what time worked better but we didn't have tears or fighting and so maybe this was better. I liked it better because I was able to get some things done before as well as go to the store to get our goodies. This year I only had one sweet thing and the grands loved it all. We served chocolate milk, Hawaiian punch and sprite in our tea pots. The grands bring their cups they got for Christmas a few years back. Sadie's cup/saucer was packed somewhere still from their move and so she got to use some of my china. I hope they feel special and will remember our fun together.
As I look at these pictures I get teary. I love these cute little ones so much. They seriously make this gramma's heart smile. I adore each and every one of my cute grands. This year I didn't plan a craft like I did last year. I just kept it simple. We did do a little science experiment with milk, food coloring and dish soap. It didn't work as well as the video I had seen. In the video the milk kept moving as the dish soap separated the fat from the soap. When we tried it moved really quick and stopped. It was funny if nothing else.
I think the cousins like playing together when they come to my house as much as anything and so they were able to enjoy each other for a few hours. Our cute neighbor, Kenna came over to play and Mya found her a little plate and cup so that she could enjoy our tea party too. Little Jordyn wanted to stay when it was time to go. Our party lasted from 2-5.
The kids always find plenty to entertain themselves. They were in and out and had a good time.
Of course I always want pictures with all my grands and this year I went around a got a selfie with each one and then Kimleighel took a few of us all together. These kids make me laugh out loud!
When they leave each one always gives me a big hug. Their parents teach them well. They are all pretty good about helping clean up too. I'm such a lucky gramma and have some of the very cutest grands ever born. I sure do love and enjoy them!
