A lovely afternoon

Our young ladies joined several others for one of the most pleasant afternoons of late. A good friend of their's - we'll call her Kitty - turned 13 years old. Her mother planned a most delightful, "Regency Era Ice Cream Social" for Kitty and her friends.



All young ladies came dressed in their Regency finest, enjoyed archery, butterfly catching, croquet and refined conversation. Kitty's mom read a beautiful letter written to another young lady, on the occassion of that young lady's 13th birthday, encouraging her to enjoy these next years, and to redeem them for the Lord...to see them as a time to learn, to serve and to think of others. I must ask for a copy of that letter to read again to my daughters on their 13th birthdays, as they enter that season of life.

The afternoon was so nice and the refreshments were too...they consisted of raspberry lemonade, ice cream and a scrumptious four layered, fruit filled cake, topped with fresh fruit! It was so kind of Kitty's mom to allow the Pooch and me to stay and photograph the event. Here are a few pictures I thought I'd share. Thanks again, Kitty and family....what pleasant company, what a nice time.

Some highlights:


Archery while the other ladies watch...


Croquet, anyone?


An afternoon tete-a-tete


Butterflies!


Happy Birthday, Kitty!