riding...hot cocoa...and homemade apple pie...
(my oldest daughter's wonderful idea)
she baked the individual pies herself with the cutest tags!
everyone enjoyed the hot cocoa
everyone :)
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we brought out one of her vintage grain sack pillows from her room so there would be a cozy spot outdoors to sit and wait their turns on... |
beautiful weather....
she put together a gift bag for each of her friends...
which included a hand sewn scarf out of flannel
what did we bring outside?....
we just grabbed items from the house that would be befitting
such as leftover plaid material, a vintage thermos with handmade hot cocoa, and some fresh apples from the orchard, and gathered them together in part of an old wicker picnic basket
a quiet afternoon with her close friends and her beloved Jordan...
~have a great weekend everyone~
xo+blessings,
ugh...
ReplyDeletei try not to be a jealous type but how i envy you with your farm and horses.
this looks like a perfect party and your daughter's pies are beautiful.
if we lived closer....i would definitely find a way for our daughter's to be friends.
:)
have a beautiful and blessed day.
chasity
What a lovely talented daughter you have apple pies and a mug of chocolate sounds like heaven to me.Jillx
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your horse was staring at those apples in the bowl.
ReplyDeleteThe party sure looked like fun to me. Love those pies.
Oh Anne Marie....your daughter is just like her Mother !!....her pies look worthy of a master baker....she is also the spitting image of you (an English term meaning she is so like you !!)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful time you all must have had. XXXX
...such creativity in one so young!...beautiful peace!
ReplyDeleteit all looks so simple and beautiful! and the individual pies are such a cute idea!
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adventuresininnkeeping.blogspot.com
So love this wonderful idea, Anne Marie! The photos are spectacular, the pies look dee-lish & the children are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely eve ~
TTFN ~ Marydon
sigh!!!! that is the sweetest horse, afternoon party ever!!! her pies are adorable, You have a very talented daughter who is following in her mothers footsteps. Bravo to you for being such a role model to your children. I would have loved to stop by for hot cocoa and sitting on a plaid blanket.
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LuLu
Isn't she just the most darling girl!!! I love all of it, the pies, the scarves, the picnic......wonderful. You taught her well Mama!!!
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Margaret B
Sigh...what a beautiful day in every way!
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Jane
Anne Marie, your daughter made some memories today. It warms me to know that she is so much like her mother. I don't think there is a better way to spend a lovely day in November than this.
ReplyDeleteYour photos of this experience will be precious for you all through the years.
It always does my heart good to see that you have stopped by and left me a sweet message.
hugs
a future party planner or stylist. tell her she did a wonderful job. i bet they had the best time. great photos anne marie. felt like i was right there with ya!
ReplyDeleteOh, what fun! I love those mini apple pies and tags! Love those riding boots, too! What a beautiful horse!
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What a lovely day your daughter planned for her and her friends, Anne Marie. Those little apple pies she made look really beautiful... very well done! She has made some pretty special memories with her friends that I'm sure they'll all treasure when they get older. :)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
xoxo,
Jo :)
What an amzing Party! I am a horse lover too, though I have none at the moment.......Very Sweet! Darling lil Girls~Cheers Kim
ReplyDeleteIt looks as if it was a lovely afternoon for all! Simple is best...friends and family are best of all.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift of hospitality she sure seems to have. Looks like an amazing party...an amazing day. Tell your daughter that her creativity is wonderful!
ReplyDeletehow perfect - this is what life is about - isn't it. These are the moments. I love your photos.
ReplyDeleteMy kids would LOVE this
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweetheart..she sure takes after her mom. xxoo
ReplyDeleteThose little pies look to die for!! What a fun day!
ReplyDeleteDaisy~
Looks like a wonderful day! You daughter looks so much like you - so pretty!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy a good weekend with your sweet family,
Mimi
Here you are! The beautiful daughter of a beautiful mother!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great day you had there!
Fra
What a perfectly wonderful party! Those pies turned out just lovely.
ReplyDeleteConnect with an animal if you want to know what heaven feels like!
ReplyDeleteLovely!
Pamela xo
Simple beauty at it's best! Those little pies look so yummy!! Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDelete...that looks like the most perfect party ever...
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annie
I truly hope you won’t be offended by this comment as it is not my intention. I have very much enjoyed your blog, however, after seeing today’s post and the picture of your horse, I am gravely concerned. Your horse is EXTREMELY thin; especially going into the harsh winter months of Northern Illinois. I hope you will take the time to look into this. If this is due to a metabolic issue or age, you may want to post a comment about him/her for your readers.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your consideration
Marianne
What a fun day you all must'ave had, Anne Marie! It makes me miss having a horse.....and the smell of their coats and hair.....Can I come next time....?? lol!
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
you know what Laurie! that is a great idea!! I'm going to think on that and let you know.......
ReplyDeleteand Marianne...thank you for your concern...our dear Jordan is getting old and she has a severe issue with collic...
A girl after my own heart. For my 38th I think I will copy your dear daughter and have a horse party too! :)
ReplyDeletePlease see my blog for a mention and a link. XX Gypsy Purple
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome! What a sweet daughter and creative too ! I would love to have a party like that!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog. it means ti me The real life... If you want, I present it on mine in "if I always be in holidays". Thanks for all you give, sorry for my english but I'm french
ReplyDeleteI so enjoyed this post! And obviously the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree because your daughter has inherited the same beautiful style mama's got. Beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post, beautiful setting, beautiful children...do you ever have to pinch yourself?
ReplyDeleteDear Anne Marie, you are a lovely mother! A horse party sounds so great!!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful new week,
Yvonne
What a great looking party!
ReplyDeleteTo bad you didn't come to Horton's with Tracey, I would love to meet you as well!
Theresa
aka:TOT
When I showed all of this to Maddy she wanted to hop in the car and head right over!!! She sure loves your girls. Wonderful party!
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