We continue with summer adventures! Today I took the girls to the Caterpillar Club at the Memphis Botanic Garden (where Peter and I got married!) for a Kids Beach Party. (There's no beach or water there--except in fountains--but that was the theme.) They had a blast making sun visors, decorating canvas beach bags, choosing a beach ball (princess for Molly, Nemo for Becca) and wearing leis. Then we all trekked to the Japanese area to feed the very hungry and very chubby koi fish from the red bridge. It was steamy hot, but the kids didn't mind. I got to meet some other parents and chat about things to do in Memphis.
We extended our exciting day by driving to the "princess store." We'd tried to go there Monday but our flat tire kept us from accomplishing that goal. The store is called Once Upon a Time, it's in Bartlett, and it's a little girl's dream come true. There's a store in front with unique princess-themed gifts and adorable clothes (mostly smocked, which is a style I love for little kid clothes) and the entire rear of the store is a party center. There are flower-shaped tables, glittery and velvety benches and walls, a throne and a lovely dress-up room. Parties can be held there--and the store itself is having several parties this summer. We're having trouble deciding which one to go to, but you'll be updated when that decision is final! The place has been open for 4 months, is operated by a nice woman named Becky and her daughter Rachel. They wanted, Becky said, "a place where children would ooh and aah when they came in." Mission accomplished.
Photos to follow when I figure out how to upload them to a computer that isn't mine!
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Glad to hear you all made to to Memphis. I was telling Brad tonight that I think I am addicted to fun because this week has exhausted me completely. But then I read your blog - and girl, you MUST be exhausted. Can't wait to see the photos of the princess store.
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