Whew!!!! What an amazing day! We had close to 200 people at this year's tea party! Nonna, Vadessa and Lauren Ashley came in from Jackson, TN, and Mimi, Tiffany and Sabrina came in from St. Louis. It was so great to have so much of our family there to have fun and support all the work we have been doing the past few months! We don't have our final numbers in yet, but we are hoping to raise the $10,000 for Le Bonheur that we have in the past! Here are some pictures to show you how beautiful the room was and some of the fun things we did!
The room from above!
The entrance is to the right. Vendors are set up along the right and part of the back. Along the back windows is the silent auction. In the back left corner is our photographer, John Childress (He does an amazing job! He does all the Santa pictures at the Enchanted Forest, too!)
Off to the left are 4 activity stations.
cookie decorating....
Card decorating for patients at Le Bonheur. This is Miss Tennesse, Erin Hatley. She was our MC and super playmate for the girls! She was right there with all the girls participating in each activity!
pottery painting...
On the dance floor is "Sweet and Sassy" doing hair and nails -
DONATING all their supplies and services!
The Fashion Show is on the stage.
The clothes were borrowed from Cotton Tails, Spoiled Sweet and Itty Bitty Bella - each gave $300 to be a part of the fashion show.
After the fashion show, Madeline told her Le Bonheur story!
It's is so humbling to hear her talk about what Le Bonheur has done for her.
Our amazing committee - minus Leslie Epstein who had an out of town wedding this weekend, we were so sad she couldn't make it.
Here we are - Bridge, Jennifer, Alex, Angela, Jenny and Hayley!
Madeline hanging out with Miss Tennesse. She was getting the scoop on the crown and even asked Erin if it was for the silent auction! Bless her heart, she is already soliciting donations!
Madeline and Angela's daughter, Lainey.
They have actually been friends since they were in Kindermusik together when they were 2. Who knew their friendship would continue through the Le Bonheur connection
(Lainey's little brother Matthew is also a heart patient).
Our family having fun together...
Sabrina loved the Tea Party! She was on the go the whole time discovering everything!!!
Love this picture Vadessa took and sent to me!
And this is why we do all this... for kids. Not just our kids, but all kids. Not just kids in our region, but ALL kids. Le Bonheur does mainly help kids in our region, but not only. The technology, research and level of expertise many of our specialists have make an impact on kids around the world, not just in the midsouth. We believe that Le Bonheur is the hands and feet of God; carrying out His call to care for the sick. Caring for these sick kids who can then go on and care for others. That is why we do this.
We want to teach our kids to go on and care for others.
I am so proud of you! Everything looks perfect...what a wonderful day for all the ladies who attended. I look forward to attending next year with whatever little girl I can borrow for the day. =) Great, great job Bridgette!
ReplyDeleteWe had so much fun Aunt Bridge! Madeline looked like she could have just floated through the day she was having so much fun. I am so glad we were able to come and help support LeBonheur. Love you all so much!!!
ReplyDeleteSeems to be quite funky annual tea party. My friend is organizing a baby shower for her sister at one of grand San Francisco event venues in a couple of weeks. She will be making hand made invitations and cakes for the guests.
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