That's when Emma had her very first sleepover ever! Alex was so excited - we organised the spare mattress in the toyroom so that the girls could sleep without Sebastien - though he was less than impressed with this.
Of course, being the day before 4th July, we had the obligatory independence wreath as the craft activity
which were hung on the front door so that Emma's parents wouldn't miss them when they came to collect her the next day (note typically Chinese-style photo poses).
It's amazing the fun you can have with a few chairs - first they are the bus to Xiamen...
...then they are shopping trolleys for when you shop with your puppy dog.
There was plenty of opportunity for dressing up,
colouring in,
Making handprints to remember just how much fun we had.
Everyone helped prepare dinner.
There was even time for some magic tricks before bedtime stories.
And, surprisingly, sleep wasn't all that long in coming.
The next day was Independence Day - and it was HOT - so we enjoyed making freedom stars and liberty bells (frozen watermelon on sticks).
Emma's parents came all too soon for Alex and Sebastien. All in all, it was pretty successful. Sebastien even managed to be included (most of the time). The girls are already discussing when "the next one" will be - but we'll give Emma some time to digest her experience first!
1 comment:
Martha Stewart Xiamen style. Truly AMAZING!!!
-ellie
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