After hitting the tub, we headed downstairs to the make-shift spa-station I set up. (I know it's a little cheesy, but she's six so she thought it was quite fabulous.)
The first part of her treatment included a face-mask and a foot-soak (in the dog's water dish.)
And we both continued on in perfect character; me as a haughty spa-employee with a bad English accent and her as a sophisticated spa-patron.
The next part of her treatment involved loofah-ing (tickling) her feet until she couldn't stand it any more.
But before her face-mask had even dried, she was ready to wash it off. (She didn't like how it felt.)
And then I took to blow-drying my client's hair.
Never before had I held a camera in one hand and a blow-dryer in the other.
And then I painted her fingers.
And her toes.
And used pink, sparkly polish with hearts in it.
And while I was taking pictures of her on the couch, she broke out of character for a minute and said, "Mom, this is really special to me because you spent all this time just doing this stuff for me."
I just kind of paused for a minute because even though she's so little (She's the smallest kid in her class.) sometimes she seems really big.
And then we went to The Roadhouse for dinner. (Her pick.)
Because she loves to crack their peanuts and throw the shells on the ground (but she doesn't like to eat the peanuts so she saves them for me).
What she really loves though is their rolls and honey butter.
She ate four of them (and none of her dinner.)
And then she broke out in a song of appreciation for her dinner rolls.
Something only a true-carb loving girl can understand.
there is nothing like those mother/ daughter moments ... especially the first of those.. you have one special girl..
Posted by: kate | May 17, 2012 at 08:54 AM
what a great night you two girlies had!! and her little outfit is really really cute!! are you taking appointments for spa dates now?? cuz i would totally sign up just to hear you talk in your haughty english accent!! giggle!!!
Posted by: karlalala | May 17, 2012 at 08:58 AM
i love this. can't wait to do things like this with my daughter.
Posted by: kristin | May 17, 2012 at 09:05 AM
We cannot even mention going to a restaurant without my 4 year old daughter jumping in with "I want the place with the peanuts!". Their rolls are going to be the death of me.
Posted by: Missy | May 17, 2012 at 09:11 AM
I love...these are the moments that make me wish I had had a little girl...wouldnt trade my two boys for nothing but still....
Posted by: Jakki | May 17, 2012 at 09:31 AM
I love these!!!
Posted by: Jennifer L | May 17, 2012 at 09:39 AM
Amazing. As usual. And I totally thought you were at a real spa cause whos bathroom looks that flipin cool? I guess yours does! Where in the world do you find all your amazing stuff?!! Looks like yOu girls had some fun! I wish my not-so-girly 100% tomboy would do this. She would prob say no thank you mom. Thanks for sharing! Im going to carry on with my day and TRY not be envious of that bathroom! :0)
Posted by: Melinda~ | May 17, 2012 at 09:51 AM
What a beautiful girl.....she takes after her mom!
Posted by: Colleen Barron | May 17, 2012 at 09:56 AM
You are so amazing. Love all these shots. I will have to have a spa day with my girl tribe soon.
Posted by: libbi m. | May 17, 2012 at 10:12 AM
oh my gosh! TOO cute : ) And Yes, I too, as a carb-loving girl, can understand breaking out in song due to a really good roll : )
Posted by: Rachelle S | May 17, 2012 at 10:25 AM
LOL! Love those last 2. What a fun way to spend the day!
Posted by: Melanie | May 17, 2012 at 10:32 AM
Oh she is so sweet! I got teary when she told you how special it was to her.
I laughed out loud about the foot soak/dog water dish!
Posted by: Kelli | May 17, 2012 at 11:30 AM
I love this. It made my heart happy today. Thanks for sharing these photos with your virtual friends. :)
Posted by: Leslie Murphy | May 17, 2012 at 11:42 AM
What a special time ... and slightly makes me wish I had a daughter. :)
Posted by: Lacey | May 17, 2012 at 11:59 AM
How precious! I love the pictures - looks like you had a really great time. Love that Spa sign too, you really maxed out on the details - no wonder Annie was so bowled over with her special day.
Posted by: Jo E | May 17, 2012 at 01:13 PM
This was so sweet. I need to do this with my girlie...pronto! By the way, where did you get her leggings? Super cute.
Posted by: alyssa | May 17, 2012 at 01:35 PM
This is so cute! Love your spa setup. And my parents have that same Tongue Depressors jar in their bathroom!
Posted by: Merrie | May 17, 2012 at 04:45 PM
I'm telling you, my daughter is the twin of yours on the East Coast ... right down to the non-bath in 3 days, eating all the bread instead of dinner ways. The only exception being is she's the TALLEST kid of all her friends :D
Posted by: Marlene | May 17, 2012 at 06:23 PM
Awh, love them, love how you capture them. Very inspiring.
Posted by: Cindy Welch | May 17, 2012 at 06:48 PM
So many sweet moments and sweet photos in this post Karen...good memories for you both too. Even a little tear or two. Well done...I hope you have inspired some other Mums with little girls...we all love these special times with our Mums. Yes Mums!...Aussie girl here!
Posted by: Julie in Aust. | May 17, 2012 at 06:55 PM
Well, I didn't think it could get cuter than Part 1...but you certainly blew me away with Part 2. LOVE it!
Posted by: janel | May 17, 2012 at 07:20 PM
Spa and carbs... love it! Hope to do this with girl someday that loves the same things.
Posted by: Alma | May 17, 2012 at 08:06 PM
A girl after my own heart, I always eat too much bread and don't eat my dinner either! Love the hearts on her nails!
Posted by: Pam | May 18, 2012 at 06:25 AM
gotta ask - where did you find the white dress Annie wore to the Roadhouse? LOVE it.
Loved the photos from the make-over. Those bathtub shots are ridiculous.
Posted by: Nancy Boothe | May 18, 2012 at 07:06 AM
Annie I'm totally with ya on the rolls only dinner! (and Karen. . .I'm in love with these posts and all the memories you create for your kiddos)
Posted by: JillT | May 18, 2012 at 07:58 AM
Absolutely adorable -- what a fun memory you made with annie!
Posted by: colette | May 18, 2012 at 08:00 AM
That 4th photo is hilarious!
love taht nail polish---never seen any like that.
I think you should make her a standing appointment at your salon--ha ha
Posted by: {vicki} | May 18, 2012 at 01:14 PM
I love her - those cheeks!!
Posted by: ThatGirl | May 18, 2012 at 09:29 PM
Karen, I've mostly lurked, reading with respect and some small amount of jealousy, then pain when you were separated for so long, but this post just touched me so deeply that I have to tell you how much I appreciate WHO YOU ARE. You are really something special. Your family is blessed to have you in their lives (you have a precious family!) and I, too, learn from your example often. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you share. It means much to me - although I'm sure nothing close to how much it means to Annie. I should add, I suppose, that your photographs are amazing. The clarity, lighting, subject matter,it's always always interesting and fabulous! Ok, I'll go back to reading. But I do thank you.
Posted by: Sharli Schaitberger | May 18, 2012 at 09:51 PM
pure MAGIC *!***__***
Posted by: Susan Elliott | May 19, 2012 at 05:20 AM
What a sweetheart!!!
I love the rolls and butter, too :)
Posted by: Robyn :) | May 20, 2012 at 04:56 PM
right down to the non-bath in 3 days, eating all the bread instead of dinner ways. The only exception being is she's the TALLEST kid of all her friends :D
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Posted by: Ali | May 21, 2012 at 01:55 PM
ROFL! The expression on her face in the picture of the 2 of you in the mirror with the almost-dried mask is PRICELESS!
You really know how to "Mom". You can tuck that little morsel into your back pocket and bring it out & read it in case you ever need a reminder. :0)
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