Princess Day

Today is a special day for two special reasons. First, it is Vicki's birthday! She is the best Nana my kids could ask for. We are privileged to have her as our Mother and Nana. Secondly, Nana declared her birthday as the official "Gardner Family Princess Day". This day is a day to celebrate the Divine Nature of the princesses in our family. Last year she gave each of the girls a book called "The Parable of the Princesses" by Jenny Phillips. It is a book about a King who has three daughters, each one a Princess. He sends them out to a build their own kingdoms. They are faced with temptations and trials, dangers and deceits, challenges that will test their resolve and their commitment. Just like us! This is a book that every girl and women needs. It is a reminder that we are all Princesses of a King and we truly have a Divine Nature.

In preparation of Princess Day, I made the girls skirts. They opened a special gift from Nana.

Princess charm bracelets, of course. To remind them who they are.
Then Caite helped plan and make a Princess lunch. Heart shaped PB&J's, yogurt pretzels, and chips, and lemonade in their special princess cups. Isn't that what all Princesses want for lunch?
Halle thought it was really fun to eat on a special table in the living room. I think she liked drinking from her special cup the most.

We had a little Prince who felt a bit left out. So the girls made room for the Prince.

Even if he was a little silly and made some rude noises.

They got tiaras and candy necklaces

And some pink cupcakes for dessert!

Here's the book. it really is a must have.

We have had a perfect Princess Day. I hope as we continue this tradition and continue to read the parable, that my girls will develop a strong sense of self and KNOW that they are a Princess in every sense of the word. I know that as they grow and continue to learn, they will understand their relationship with Heavenly Father and their roll as His daughters.

Thank you Nana for giving us a WONDERFUL day to celebrate!