Evie is a tea party kind of girl. She loves to have tea parties here at home with water and fake "crumpets". I decided it was time to take her to a real tea party. I had been to the Ritz Carlton in downtown Chicago for tea once before, for my sister in law's bridal shower (otherwise I'm positively sure I would have never gotten to experience such a thing). Since I went, I'd been anticipating the day when I could take Evie there for a real tea. It was on the top floor of the Ritz, and Evie has been talking about going to tea at the "tallest tower of the hotel" since I told her about it. It was sheer joy watching her enjoy it, calling everyone "My darling", and commenting on how good her food and tea was. What a great time we had!
We almost missed our train (I keep wanting to call it a bus, but as it turns out, Jess my sister in law who is from the Chicago area, reminds me each time that it is in fact on tracks) but a 5 foot nothing maybe 90 pound Jess scooped Evie into her arms and sprinted up 2 flights of stairs JUST in time to get on the train! Special thanks to Miss Liz for letting us stay with her since we couldn't afford a room after our tea! :) And thanks to my mom and Jess for going with us!
Just before we got our tea, you can see her excitement...
Practicing the tea hold...
Rebecca made the trip too, so they brought her her own chair. Adorable!
She loved the sugar cubes.
Our food was really good. But then I really like food.
This is a French press (in case you are ever on Jeopardy)
After our waiter took this one, he said, Oh perfect! Umm..yeah except for the guest of honor's face being hidden!
