A's 13th Birthday

The youngest member of our household had a birthday a week ago. We hatched the plan for the birthday party almost a year ago. 13 is a special number- finally a teen- so it called for a little extra hoopla.

The Setting/Ambiance

 

The Place Settings

(Yes, the young Miss is "into" zebra print.)

 

The Guests (not pictured- their moms)

Classmates. For 2 months they are all the same age.

 

The Action - Fondue!

Course #1- cheese fondue with tortilla chips, herbed bread cubes & steamed veggies.

Course #2- broth with mushrooms, steamed potatoes, chicken & steak.

Course #3- chocolate with assorted fruit, angel food cake & marshmallows. Also tea.

 

If you've never had J's Flaming Turtle Chocolate Fondue, take my word for it- it is "to die for"!!! 

 

A. & I had had fondue meals before, but I believe it was a new experience for the rest of the guests.

We ended the evening around a campfire -with the moms sharing some thoughts on Beauty with our daughters. These beautiful butterflies emerging from their cocoons.

Yes, it was a successful, fun evening from start to finish.