Emily’s tea party for Orphanage babies
The girls at the party with their bin of new baby items
When Emily Joyce Williams of Federal Way, Washington turned nine, she wanted to do something very different for her birthday. Her mom, Angie, and grandmother, Helene, planned a special tea party for Emily and about ten other little girls. Emily’s invitations read:
In place of gifts, Emily has requested gifts be donated to an orphanage in Mexico called El Sauzal. If you would like to purchase any infant items such as sippy cups, toddler bowls, cups and spoons we will have them delivered by friends in the church. Thank you.
Emily has never been to the Orphanage before, but her family has been involved with El Sauzal for many years. Both her dad Stephen, and grandpa Ron have organized and led trips to El Sauzal. The family’s passion for missions and helping others has been passed on for several generations; now Emily is carrying it on as well.
As the girls arrived at the party wearing dresses and bows, they filled to overflowing a large tub of new items for the nursery kids. The party itself was a classic event - with lemonade, ice cream, teddy bears, balloons and dress up clothes. The special day was made even more sweet by including the El Sauzal’s babies.
Emily (left) with one of her tea party friends