annual mother daughter tea tomorrow

I wish I knew what year this became tradition for the Collins girls.

I know the first time I can recall Jesi was in second grade so that would be

1997 I believe.

It started as a way to help Mumsie and her Ladies of Lasalette raise

money for their organization.

Many of us did it for that reason.

We didn't really look forward to it but we did it because

Mumsie expected us to support her organization.

Over the years it has been something that not only are we

expected to be there but we enjoy being there and we look forward to it.

Mumsie has always prided herself on having the biggest table.

A few years ago Rebecca, who has always been our organization of

our table began themed table decoration.

Last year it was

SAVE THE TA-TA'S

Simone had just gotten a clean bill of health from her

second bout of breast cancer and in thanksgiving

she had bought all our tickets.

It was our very best event so far.

This year I don't want to give the theme away but

Jesi has now been pulled into the decorating with Rebecca

and I can only say that everyone will be floored

with their hard work and be so proud of our table.

Mumsie will also be honored by her old

organization as being one of the oldest members to

still be participating.

This will be a surprise for her.

I am not sure the head count of tomorrow

but I do know that many have made this sacrifice to be there

from far away. Aleena will be joining us all the way from Maine.

I find myself this morning very excited for the day to be here.

So excited that I will be baking cookies to donate to

all the wonderful sweets we divulge in on this afternoon

of fun and family, friends we only get to see every year.

Tommorrow, tomorrow, I love ya Tomorrow

you're only a day away!!!

Thanks, Orphan Annie