"You are as much serving God in looking after your own children, and training them up in God's fear, and minding the house, and making your household a church for God, as you would be if you had been called to lead an army to battle for the Lord of hosts."
~Charles Spurgeon

Happy Birthday Princess!

This weekend our little Princess turned 5! Can you believe it? She's grown up so much, especially in the area of nurturing. She's so willing to take her little sister by her side and show her how to put their toys away, fold their laundry, color and so many other things. I love the way she's so sweet to everyone she meets. With her big brown eyes filled with joy, she'll just walk up to you and give you a big hug! What a blessing she is to us!


So this year she decided she wanted a Disney Princess Tea Party. It was perfect for her, she's so sweet and girly. Our Princess started to plan her party over a month ago. It was the beginning of March and she says, "Mommy, it'll be my birthday soon, we need to start planning now. So here's a list of what I want at my party...". Hmm..wonder where she gets that from? Funny thing is, she can't write yet so her list were just pictures. She had balloons, cake, presents and some stick figures drawn. I asked her, "Who's that honey?" she said, "They're servants Mommy. I want servants at my party." I chuckled and said, "I think you mean servers, love. Not servants." "Oh yeah, I forgot". Needless to say, we didn't have any "servants" but we did have a group of gals so willing to help us that day. Thank you Nana, Star, Chanette, Gena & Cindy!

The festivities started as the Princesses would arrive. They were brought over to the craft area where they made their very own crowns.

When all the guests were there, we headed over to the backyard where the table was set for tea.








After lunch, we headed back inside where our special guest, Snow White (a.k.a. Cindy) lead the games.










After the games , each princess took a picture with Snow White to put in the frames they made during craft time.


When it was time to blow out the candle, each guest was greeted with a Chocolate Cupcake topped with Sprinkle's Strawberry Frosting and sprinkles.




photo courtesy of Jean


The adults endulged themselves with Coconut Cupcakes topped with super yummy 7 minute frosting and toasted shredded coconut...yummmm.



photo courtesy of marthastewart.com


During cake time, Snow White read a couple of Disney stories to the girls. Then it was time to open the gifts. After that, free play until their parents came and picked them up. It was such a memorable day!



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To be perfectly honest, I don't know who had more fun, me or Our Princess!

6 comments:

Jean M said...

Chone, this was such a fun party and you did such a good job with all the details! Thanks for having us--Andre had a blast digging in your backyard!

Anonymous said...

chone...the table setting is so lovely! you're little princesses looked so happy...that's the best part, huh?
happy belated birthday to your coco...

Cindy said...

Hey Chone,

You are so welcome! It was a joy to serve you and your family in such a unique way. It's amazing how God allows us to use, literally, all parts of ourselves and our interests to build up the body and edify one another. :)

alyssa rae said...

hey chona!

this looks like sooo much fun! all the princesses look so pretty in their dresses! =)

-alyssa

MamaBoncx said...

Hi ladies,

Thanks for the comments. It was such a fun day. Bern, you're right, just seeing CL so happy was the best part.

Lyss,

Hi! Welcome! Thanks for visiting us.

alyssa rae said...

of course you can add me ; )

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I love the LORD, for he heard my voice;
he heard my cry for mercy.

Because he turned his ear to me,
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I was overcome by trouble and sorrow.

Then I called on the name of the LORD :
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