A Fairy Lovely Evening

Last night was our first time attending Provo Library's annual Fairy Tea Party. It was so much fun, that if I had known what I was missing, I would have started attending before I had a 3 year old excuse to bring along. I spent the earlier part of the day sewing Aliyah a "spring fairy" costume complete with hairpiece, wings, and purple eyelashes. She was soooo excited, it sounded like I was accompanying a miniature tap-dancer as we walked down the hall to the reception area. We turned the corner, and *Gasp!* there stood the loveliest pink fairy, flanked by two 10 foot dancing fairy statues. She smiled at Aliyah and said excitedly, "I'm so glad you made it! We've been waiting for you!" Then she leaned down and whispered conspiratorialy in her ear "You're a REAL fairy, aren't you? I can always tell the real ones." Aliyah's eyes got as big as silver dollars and she she nodded solemnly that yes, she was indeed a real fairy. Once in the grand ballroom (decorated with draping tule and lights) The fairy king appeared to welcome the royal fairy court, after which a ballet was performed. After drinks and refreshments, there was a Fairy Promenade and all the little fairies got to do a twirl on the stage. Another beautiful pink fairy played harp music, and we danced and pranced until the not-so-magical cleaning crew kicked us out. It was a spectacular evening, and all the better for spending it with a 3 year old who really and truly believed that for one evening, she really was a fairy.

In keeping with the magical evening, Aliyah used her fairy powers to best the pro's at a card game. I must say she is the cutest card shark I've ever seen.