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Today was party day and it sure got off to a rough start. I woke up feeling really run down and achy and almost left church to go sit in the foyer. By the time I got home, the last thing on earth I wanted to do was put together a tea party, but after a power nap, I pulled myself together and everything went fine.
I do however finally concede that I can’t do it all. I have to be the hostess or the photographer, but not both.
Here are a few photos from our party. I was too tired to properly fix them, so I quickly ran them through Lightroom. Honestly, I don’t know how I would have time to post process without it.
Look at me I’m three!
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Not a single broken tea cup today.
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I said tea party, my dad thought rodeo…..
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and then I thought Hee Haw.
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When we started to sing Bella became very shy and wouldn’t look up. She was very sweet; of course I’m not biased in any way.
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All together now….pinkies out!
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We are THAT family says:
Wow…just pulled it together, huh? That looks amazing and FUN! She’ll remember it forever! Hope you feel better soon.
Been out of town, so I’ve got to sign up for the Yahoo group-tomorrow.
June 8th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
MaryBeth @ Four Silly Sisters says:
I wish my “just pulled together” parties looked half that Martha Stewart-esque!! Looks like a perfectly lovely afternoon.
June 8th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Dianne - Bunny Trails says:
Oh, Hallie, it looks just splendid! I really like Sarah’s dress. And of course, Bella looks adorable as ever. Great photos!
June 9th, 2008 at 1:19 am
javamamma says:
Good grief! what an amazing spread! Happy Birthday to the Belle of the ball!
June 9th, 2008 at 2:00 am
Jenileigh says:
That was the most beautiful birthday party I have ever seen. The pictures were perfect! You are sooo talented!
June 9th, 2008 at 2:44 am
Kim says:
Oh.My.Word. What a gorgeous spread! And Bella looks darling! As does your dad
LOVED the pictures and so glad you started feeling better and could enjoy it. Hope today you get a chance to rest a little!
June 9th, 2008 at 9:04 am
Nikowa says:
Beautiful arrangement, LOVE chocolate covered strawberries and PINKYS OUT!
June 9th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Marsha says:
Oh my oh my oh my! I loved these pictures!!! And this was a quick process through Lightroom? Oh you must share your secrets with me!
I am totally busting a gut at your dad and the hee haw comment!!! That is hysterically funny!
Oh HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I can’t believe she’s only three… I thought surely she was older than my littlest man, who turned 3 this past November. Your whole family is SO precious, Hallie!
June 9th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
Bahama Mama says:
You make me ashamed! What an amazing tea party that you just managed to throw together. And your not even British! You put half of the Cream Tea’s in fancy hotels all over England to shame my dear. I worship you and your tea party and your photos.
Happy Birthday pretty Bella!
June 10th, 2008 at 8:58 am
Kimmie says:
Hallie;
What a wonderful tea party. Quite the spread too! You all look so spiffed up and shiny! Love the hats and the proper British hand position that was captured.
Sweet, thanks for sharing.
Kimmie
mama to 6
one homemade and 5 adopted
June 10th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Daiquiri says:
What a beautiful party! And thank you very much…I now have quite the craving for some of those chocolate covered strawberries! The picture of your dad…made me laugh out loud
June 10th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Dawn @ My Home Sweet Home says:
I absolutely adore every one of those pictures!
June 12th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
jewlsntexas says:
These pictures are amazing!
I have to know what camera/ photo imaging program - what on earth you did to make them so special? I love photography - but sadly have an average camera! I am definitely in the market for one - can you recommend?
June 13th, 2008 at 2:15 pm