Alicia's Tiara Dinner

This past week, my dear friend Alicia celebrated her birthday.  She said it was something crazy like the 21st anniversary of her 21st birthday.  I don't remember.  The point was that we used it as an excuse to get together with each other.  I taught with most of these ladies in another school district and only see them on rare occasions now.  Alicia is an original tiara buddy of mine.  She was maybe the very first to introduce me to a tiara.  We would wear them at school on any random day just to make ourselves feel better.  Birthdays were of course cause for a tiara, but not just for the birthday girl.  Any teacher could wear a tiara on any other tiara wearing teacher's birthday.  The Ville was definitely full of enthusiastic teachers!  What is even better is that I can say that many of them understood the significance of claiming royalty.  We are not just crazy ladies (maybe a little crazy), but we are daughters of the King of Kings!
John 1:12  "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name." 

Alicia wanted to go to Cafe Monet first to paint pottery.  How appropriate!
The Bible refers to God as the potter and we are the clay.
He shapes us and molds us into His creation.  

Here is the queen for the day!  Stick a fork in her.  She is done!  

This is one of my favorite pictures from the night!  Mary has the best attitude!
 Her smile and mischievous eyes say it all!  

Here are a few more of the ladies at dinner: Mary, Sheila, Deidra, Alicia, and Stacey.   

My little sister surprised me with a visit and I finally got a tiara on her head.
It is so small that you can hardly see it, but I promise it is right on top of her head!  

People have asked me before what a "Tiara Dinner" is or how to do it.  Here are some simple ideas: 

1. Pick a group of ladies you love and claim as sisters in Christ.  

2. Pick an occasion or make one up.  Friday is just as good as a birthday.  

3. Sharing a meal is always good fellowship.  Watch your language and conversation.  Keep it positive because people are watching you.  After all you have a tiara on your head!  

4. Bless the people you come into contact with.  Verbal compliments and monetary tips are important.  The service doesn't have to be great.  Trust that God gives you the waiter that needs you.  My friends and I do a decorated tip jar.  Presenting that is so much more fun.  We also slip a card with some verses about being royal in the jar.  You can find some on the page that talks about why I wear a tiara.  

5. If you want to bless more people, pick a charity and incorporate it into the evening.  I like Redeemed Ministries.  Other friends like organizations that support Breast Cancer Awareness, a local women's shelter or children's home, or a church group like the Baptist Men or Lutheran World Relief.  Research their needs and make it a point to get involved.  Local is always awesome.  

THEN . . . crown yourself and go out and have a good time!  {] 8)