I can't believe she is eleven!
Here are a few snapshots from her birthday. Earlier in the day we took our friends to a national park for a morning hike, then we had lunch at a favorite restaurant on the sea on the way back to the village. It was a beautiful day, but it wasn't without its moments -- like cracking our radiator in a pothole or forgetting to pack Ellie's swimsuit -- on her birthday of all days! No worries though (at least about the swimsuit). We are in Albania so she just swam in her t-shirt and undies.
This spring Ellie has started to demonstrate an interest in baking (maybe she has realized like her father has that if she wants anything sweet to eat, she will have to bake it herself as I don't share those same cravings)!
She was blessed with enough to practically start her own bakery! Lots of baking supplies from cookie cutters to fun decorations, silpat mats, and spatulas! Jenna and Nashana made the adorable box above.
Of course, then there was cake -- from a mix brought over by our VIA. And it just so happened to be by the kids' favorite baker (from his cake decorating show we've seen on Netflix), Duff. I think that was cooler than about anything else. :-) It was as if he himself had made her cake!
And birthdays are even more fun when you have friends to celebrate with! Below are our lovely summer VIA (Jenna, Hannah, and Nashana) and the Lowe kids.
Purple marble cake, of course!
Happy Birthday, Els! We are so proud of you!!
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