Encouragement Tea

I am a part of a homeschooling group here in Durham.  Today, I went to our annual Encouragement Tea for homeschooling moms.  It is a time to gather together and give one another pep talks.  The cheerleader in me likes this sort of thing.  We all need to be cheered on and supported, right?  

This year I was able to host a table for this sweet event.  My friend, Torie, gave me a website with a lot of ideas for decorating a table.  I picked an art theme.  Within our homeschool, art is a source of life.  I thought I would bring that into today's time of encouragement.  My table turned out alright.  I received many compliments on the cuteness of it.  Thanks, Torie.  

Here's a little glimpse at my centerpiece.

Rachel, Kim, Ingrid, Shannon and Nellie all sat at my table.

Here I am with Kim.  She is one of my best buds here in Durham.  She has three children and homeschools them.

I am actually on my tippy toes in this picture.  My friend, Nellie, is tall.  She is a new friend of mine. She has three little ones, as well, and homeschools.  See, homeschoolers can be young, hip and vibrant.  :)