My sister in law and I both turned 40 this July, and my mom wanted to celebrate. When we turned 30 we went on a birthday cruise, which was fabulous and we said that we would do it again when we turned 40. But, with work and health, and all of the other things that get in the way, we just weren't able to make that happened. So, my mom decided to throw us a surprise tea party. Except, it wasn't a surprise for me. Ha! She had to tell me so she could convince me to make the drive home to Arkansas. We told my sister in law that I was coming up to drop off two of the girls for their annual "Camp Gee" and that we would go shopping Saturday to celebrate our birthdays. When she walked in the house, she was surprised with a tea party with so many of our close friends and ladies that have impacted both of our lives.
My mom did a fabulous job setting everything up. She use to collect tea sets and has a great collection and was able to decorate 3 different tables. This one in her kitchen had blue tea cups and flowers.
The kids table had a smaller tea set with a few flowers.
Her dining room table had more tea sets, hat boxes, rose bowls, and flowers. It was gorgeous.
She picked up a strawberry cake for my sister in law.
And a chocolate cake for me.
We were "kissing our 30s goodbye" and all of our guests were able to take home hershey kisses.
Another table view, along with the balloon garland.
She served chicken salad, fruit, scones, chips, cucumber sandwiches, pimento cheese sandwiches, and pinwheels.
She also made the most delicious punch.
We were all there waiting on my sister in law to arrive so we could "go shopping."
My mom had crowns and made sashes for us to wear.
I was so thankful that my mother in law could make the drive down to join us.
We had the best time eating and chatting.
Big thanks to my mom for throwing a 40th birthday bash! It was so much fun and worth the drive home.
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