Chapter 9

The mom’s have decided to give Angelica a party away from the house. Bette has convinced Tina that an art party would be loads of fun for the children and the adults in Angelica’s life. They’ve reserved time at the Color Me Mine studio in Pasadena. There everyone gets to select a piece of pottery and use the paints, stencils and rubber stamps to create a unique look for their piece. Bette loves the idea of fueling these little artists and Tina just thinks it will be cute to see the little ones make a mess that she doesn’t have to clean up. They both agree they have to lay some ground rules with Alice before shes arrives.

Angelica: Come on Mommy we don’t want to be late for MY party.

Tina: We’re coming baby. Don’t you want Mommy to bring your presents?

Angelica:  Oh yes! I love presents? Is it a big one?

Bette: Well the best presents don’t have to be so big. You were really little as a baby, but you are the best present ever. Picks up her Boo and gives her a raspberry on the belly.

Angelica: Momma stop you’re making me laugh too much.

Bette: No such thing as a birthday girl laughing too much! Angelica continues to squeal as Bette’s raspberries has turned into full out tickling.

Kit: What’s all that noise in there? Is there a party going on that nobody told me about?

Angelica: Save me Auntie Kit. Momma is tickling me too much.

Kit: Step aside baby sis I’ll take it from here.  Kit picks up where Bette left off and Angelica is laughing hysterically. Kit takes pity on her niece and switches from tickles to kisses calming her niece.

Tina: OK I think we’re ready to go now. Kit you’re riding with us right?

Kit: Yup my niece and I will be chauffeured today. Come on little miss time to party. Angelica accepts her aunt’s hand and is quickly fastened in and away they go to the party.

The family arrives about 30 minutes ahead of party time to find that everything has been taken care of; all they need now are the guests. They invited Angelica’s pre school classmates as well as the friends from gymnastics. About half of those have RSVP’d so they are expecting about 15 kids. Alice and Shane have promised to come as well. Tina invited Helena as her children are in town for the weekend. Bette wasn’t too keen on the having Helena there; but saw no need to exclude her children. Sara and Ashley are the first to arrive.