Mommy day

Afternoon Tea at Le Chez Lam. A mother's day gift for mom-in-law and Lina. But, decided to invite Grandma, Pauline, Nancy, Eileen, Cat, and Vivian too! (Plus their spouses and children) Did this to prove I can host one for cheap. Equal or better than the afternoon tea we had at the Empress Hotel. I think I did it.






Final Total Tea Tally:
18 people, $209.63

Victoria

Empress Tea Room.

I've never understood the appeal of high tea/afternoon tea. Always thought it was never a 'good value'. Ok, I'm really just cheap... but, c'mon... you know what I mean when you're looking at the bill and reflecting on what you just "ate". There is one thing that I'll give to the concept of high tea... it's that the fact that all the portions are so small that it brings itself to your attention. Think about that. You sit there, eating this bite size sandwich and thinking to yourself, "OMG, this is SMALL!" and you continue to think about it... "This tastes {add your adjective here}!" This is contrary to your usual routine of eating, and that's just not really caring and continue to shove it into your face.

So, the phrase "... appreciating the little things in life..." probably came from eating high tea. Well, that's just my theory.

I still think it's a rip off.



Parliament Building


Empress Lobby

Chin-up Tea: Pinkies up!

At the Empress Hotel in Victoria

Thanks for the trip, Cat and Drew!
Thanks for the ride, Drew!
Happy Birthday, Babee!
Happy 2.5 Birthday, Sephie!
Congrats, Cat & Drew!!
Congrats, Mom!!



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Tier#1

Tier#2

Tier#3

Sephie's personal tier of sandies and cookies.


While we were sipping our unique blend of teas, her majesty, Queen Elizabeth something something, came down and visited us! It was awesome. Came to our table and greeted us and annointed my daughter "Princess"! Awesome. And to make it all so official and stuff, she signed a certificate making it so. Ok, her handwriting is a bit off, but she did get the spelling right. And it wasn't exactly centered. We'll forgive her this time. She's old. (We didn't get a picture with her... said she was a bit camera shy)




Happy 2 1/2 Birthday, Princess Persephanie!!

Sephie's First High Tea on Mommy's Bday

Finally! This has been the day I've been waiting forever!!! My daughter and I having our very first high tea experience. Sephie was the perfect daughter during the entire time at Secret Garden. She knew exactly where to place things and even knows how to hold the tea cup properly. It seems like she's been doing it all her life. I can say it is the most memorable bday ever! I love her so much.

Lina

EDIT: more pic