Ellie's Birthday!!

Ellie is 10!

Monkey Bread for morning tea. 

A rather sad looking birthday girl with her cupcake from a new shop in Marsden Village called "Sweet Cakery and Bakery". Ellie's birthday was during school holidays so I think she was a little disappointed to just be hanging out with us for such a momentous occasion. However she cheered up later that night when her friend Ruth joined us for dinner.

Another birhtday, another Japanese restaurant. At this one they throw food at you.

Having some non-alcoholic bubbles.

Katie catching an egg in her bowl.

Life-long friends.

We did have a party once school was back in session and everyone returned from their holidays. 

Filling the goodie bags with $75 worth of American candy. You're killing me New Zealand with these prices!!

Let's get this party started! All set up at the skating rink.

This is meant to be an "E" for Ellie. 

Lovely friends celebrating our girl.

These two yahoos helped a bit as well. 

Eating their pizzas and cake. We had a great night.