TDBC Day 6: A Picture of the Last Thing I Purchased

I bought these micro mini purses last week for Caitlin, Chelsea, and Danielle who have an annual sleepover at our home every summer. The tradition started years ago when they were much younger and includes a treasure hunt with lots of fun little goodies. Every year I say to them, "aren't you too old for a treasure hunt?" and the answer is always the same "NO!!!" So I will continue to purchase little goodies, such as these darling purses. And they will continue to have treasure hunts for, well, probably FOR.E.VER!!!

The Treasure Hunt

The first time that I ever hosted a "friend" birthday party for one of my children, I decided that a treasure hunt would be a fun activity. I made a treasure box and filled it with the party goodies and hid it in the dryer. During the party I gave the children their first clue which sent them on a hunt for the next clue, and the next... until they finally found the treasure. After doing this for another child's birthday I decided that there were three elements to making a child's birthday party successful; opening the gifts, eating cupcakes, and a treasure hunt.

For several years now Caitlin has had an annual sleepover with her cousin Chelsea and her childhood friend Danielle. I thought it would be fun the first year to do a treasure hunt, it was so much fun that it has now become a tradition.

In the fall of 2008 (in the picture) I mentioned that maybe they were getting to old for treasure hunts. I received an enthusiastic "NO!!!!" I laughed and told them that we would be having treasure hunts at their bridal showers.

Last Friday night was the annual sleepover. I told Caitlin not to expect a treasure hunt because I was co-hosting another party at my friends house and I was to busy to organize the hunt. I think that Caitlin might have believed me this time. While at my party I texted all three girls with the same message, "are u girls to old for a treasure hunt?" Within seconds I received three messages back, "No Way!!!!:D"; "Course not!!"; and "NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!" I then sent them their first clue via text message.

I came home to three happy finders of treasure. I think that there will definitely have to be treasure hunts at their bridal showers.

The Princess Party

Today we had four Princesses in our castle!! HRH's the Princesses Caitlin Rose, Chelsea Elizabeth, Emily Christine and Rebecca Jane. Princess Emily and Princess Rebecca masqueraded as Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella respectively. And just like in the fairy tale, Princess Rebecca lost a glass slipper as she ascended our grand staircase. We spent an enjoyable couple of hours together eating a lovely lunch (pizza, pink cupcakes and raspberry lemonade), after which we retired to the drawing room where we engaged in a "present" game where everyone was a winner and received a lovely gift to take home. We then embarked in creating a needlework craft suitable for royalty. Finally the Princesses followed clues which led them to a valuable treasure. Princesses Emily and Rebecca "ooohed" and "aaahed" when they made the discovery in the royal milkbox situated on the veranda. An enjoyable time was had by all in attendance and we decided that it must be an annual event.