Each girl came dressed as the character assigned to them in their invitation. They each did such a great job reading their script and acting out their parts. It was so much fun to find out by way of clues, a secret code and a treasure hunt why Gertrude, the maid, was always so grumpy and bitter. And why Violet, who was an orphan, always wore a beautiful locket with a picture of the man she always thought was her father.
Who would have guessed that Violet was Gertrude's long, lost daughter, Pearl who she assumed had died in a shipwreck in 1896 that nearly took her own life. And that the man inside of Violet's locket was also Gertrude's dearly beloved (but deceased) husband. What a fun afternoon! These adorable little girls are absolutely the sweetest!
After solving the mystery, we enjoyed mini cupcakes, fancy punch and real ice cream sundaes complete with a cherry on top. The girls then had a grand time playing a simple game of BINGO.
This afternoon reminded me that what kids want most is simply our time. And sometimes, nothing can substitute for good old-fashioned fun. It was great feeling like a kid again.
The girls' American Girls.
"We're ready to solve the mystery!"
Solving the mystery in the 'drawing room'.
Back to the 'dining room' (The cookies are part of the mystery.)
We solved it! Now for some cupcakes and punch!
Kellie's ice cream sundae.
Time for BINGO. Maddie is the best BINGO caller.
" When, oh when will I get a BINGO?"
"We're all so close!"
"Thanks for coming to my party!" favors.(American Girl Magazines for the American Girls)
pretty incredible my dears! I can't believe i didn't hear about this the minute my door opened for lessons! I had to 'pry' it out of her!!
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