I always wanted to learn how to brew and pour tea. As a child I thought this was one of the most fancy things anyone could do. If you were invited to a tea, you were certainly part of some social circle.
Therefore when a historic site in our neighborhood, the Sam Davis Home, opened their property to local little girls and their mothers or grandmothers for a tea, I jumped at the chance to attend.
 |
| Nola and I Dressed Up And So Did Her Teddy Bear |
I invited Nola and told her she could bring her favorite teddy bear with her. We would put on dresses and practice our best table manners. Nola decided to dress her bear in fancy clothes too!
 |
| This Bear Wears A Tutu Well |
The room filled up fast. There were five tables. The ladies told us about the treats and the craft each girl was going to make-a masquerade mask! They were popular in the time that the Sam Davis Home was an operating household.
 |
| Our Craft Was A Mask Similar To The Centerpiece |
We had several finger foods and tasty savories as well as many small sweet treats. The offering included several different teas and pink lemonade for those less interested in the tea selections.
 |
| My Second Cup Of Tea Seeps |
 |
| Nola Wears A Somewhat Confident Smile |
Nola had fun picking out the feathers, gems and glitter glue for her mask.
 |
| Glitter Glue Being Applied To Her Mask |
Lots of decisions were made that day on the craft. I thought she made a very nice mask. She shared the decorations with the other girls who were at our table.
 |
| Working Neatly On Her Mask |
After the craft making and the tea and it's treats were consumed, we went to the museum for a story time. One of the ladies read to us a book called "Ant and Honey Bee: What A Pair!". All the girls listened intently to the cute story about dressing up for a party. This fit in nicely with the theme of our day.
Then we toured the Sam Davis Home. They enjoyed seeing the bedrooms of the girls and boys of the household. There were captivated with the idea of no air conditioning which explained the many ladybugs that were inhabiting the house that day.
 |
| The Girls Assembled On The Porch With Their Teddy Bears |
The four ladies hosting our group were dressed in period attire. I found out they make their own costumes. They are volunteers who learn a volume about the life and times of this historic landmark.
 |
| Nola Asked For This Picture With One Of Our Hostesses |
Nola enjoyed her day. The weather was crisp and clear for us. Touring the grounds was easy and fun. When we were driving away Nola said "When can we go again?". I love her!! Did she fall in love with the idea of a sophisticated afternoon tea too? Only time will tell.
