First train ride...with new friend Juliana!
We arrived in San Juan Capistrano and made our way to the Los Rios Tea House, where I'd made reservations for "tea for two." The rest of the group decided to join us...uh, make that tea for 15! How fun is that?!
The tea house had pretty hats for the girls to wear. Dorie was so excited. Julie only wore hers for the picture.
Tea and scones are served....
She insisted on a picture with her tea. When the waiter suggested a nice, caffeine-free herbal tea, I knew it just wouldn't cut it with my Ugandan princess. She got the real stuff. Poured in the cream and sugar like a good Ugandan would. And loved it.
So overjoyed for her tea party! The tea house actually had a child's tea...pb&j finger sandwiches and fruit! Perfect!
Uh-oh...someone got ahold of the camera when mama wasn't looking!
After tea we walked across the street to this sweet nursery. Dorie wanted to buy some flowers to plant in our yard. When she very politely asked the price, the woman said she wanted to give both girls one for free!
Gotta do the goofy stuff sometimes...and yes, she asked to be the boy!
The grounds at the San Juan Capistrano Mission are absolutely spectacular!
All tuckered out on the way home...she missed most of it! What a fun day!
Tea and scones are served....
She insisted on a picture with her tea. When the waiter suggested a nice, caffeine-free herbal tea, I knew it just wouldn't cut it with my Ugandan princess. She got the real stuff. Poured in the cream and sugar like a good Ugandan would. And loved it.
So overjoyed for her tea party! The tea house actually had a child's tea...pb&j finger sandwiches and fruit! Perfect!
Uh-oh...someone got ahold of the camera when mama wasn't looking!
After tea we walked across the street to this sweet nursery. Dorie wanted to buy some flowers to plant in our yard. When she very politely asked the price, the woman said she wanted to give both girls one for free!
Gotta do the goofy stuff sometimes...and yes, she asked to be the boy!
The grounds at the San Juan Capistrano Mission are absolutely spectacular!
All tuckered out on the way home...she missed most of it! What a fun day!
I've been reading your blog for 2 years now and it's such a beautiful thing to see you and Dorie together. An amazing story!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh....what a fun surprise for Dorie. Looks like the whole day, from beginning to end, was fantastic. I loved the picture of her all tuckered out on the train home. I love days like this!!!!
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