Elle McCormick, 5, drinks her tea with her mom, Kristin McCormick, at the Mommy and Me Tea at Rob Roy Golf Course Clubhouse.
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About 60 moms and their daughters dressed up for the Mommy and Me Tea Saturday at the Rob Roy Golf Course Clubhouse in Prospect Heights.
The attendees were served finger sandwiches and desserts along with their choice of tea.
The event has been offered by the River Trails Park District for the past few years the week before Valentine's Day.
"I have a baby at home, so I don't get enough time with my daughter Calista anymore, so this is a nice event - just me and her," said Amanda Akamphuber of Mount Prospect.
"The girls like to get dressed up and play tea party at home, so I thought a real-life tea party would be right up their alley," said Rebecca Powrozek of Mount Prospect.
Five-year-old Samantha Powrozek said, "The best part of the tea party is being with mom."
Traditionally, afternoon tea was a favorite pastime for ladies of leisure in the United Kingdom.
Katie, left, and Samantha Powrozek join their mom Rebecca Powrozek of Mount Prospect for a spot of tea during the Mommy and Me Tea at Rob Roy Golf Course Clubhouse. "The best part of the tea party is being with mom," Samantha said.
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Izzy Floerchinger, left and Emerson Schochet, both 3, drink from tiny tea cups at the Mommy and Me Tea at Rob Roy Golf Course Clubhouse. "We always have a nice time," said Teryl Floerchinger, Izzy's mom. "It's good to have a little mommy-daughter time."
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Amanda Akamphuber of Mount Prospect helps her daughter, 4-year-old Calista, pick out some tea at the Mommy and Me Tea at Rob Roy Golf Course Clubhouse. "I have a baby at home, so I don't get enough time with her anymore; so this is a nice event - just me and her," Amanda said.
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