Nelle turned a year older, and we celebrated quietly but sweetly. I baked the birthday cake with help from Linna.
She was so proud to help, and the cake turned out lovely. We lit the candles, sang the birthday song, and smiled at how quickly these little ones grow.
It was one of those rare moments when both of Nelle’s godparents were with us. Life gets busy, so having them both here on her special day meant a lot.
When the rain finally stopped, we enjoyed a lovely time outside, grilling šašlik and soaking in the fresh, earthy air.
Meanwhile, the grandparents enjoyed a quiet moment in the sauna and hot bath —Latvian style.
Not everything was perfect or posed, but the day was real, warm, and full of love.
Tired but happy after sauna, šašlik, and a full day of fun, the girls made their way to a sleepover at the grandparents’ house.
We continued the celebration the next morning with a late breakfast, and some friends kept the party spirit going well into the following day as well! So the last one left us today 🙂
Ilze
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Happy Birthday 🎂
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome.
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Well that sounds like a perfect day, Ilze. Had to mention, I LOVE the pic of the woman in the hot tub with her glass of wine 🙂
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🙂 My mom is on the left, and Janis’ parents are on the right 🙂 They demanded “hot tub service” 🙂 and stayed there talking even when I got home 🙂 till 2AM, I guess.
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The cake looks delicious!! Happy Birthday!
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Thank you, that was chocolate cake with cream cheese & Oreo filling made from scratch 🙂
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I thought it looked like an Oreo cookie!!
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🙂 It was so sweet, every time someone mentioned this cake – I remember the sweetness… I need pickle 🙂
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I’m diabetic, this is a big tease! 😂
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Oh, sorry John! You don’t need that cake and I think non of us actually do 😉
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No worries, I was eyeing the candy bowl at the chiropractor’s office this morning! 😂
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Oh no… But hey, they say that once you cut back on sweets, your body stops craving them! Maybe there’s hope for us yet 😅
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😂 I am very good at staying away from sweets.
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Teach me too!
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It’s All about willpower, Ilze. You must find within you the ability to tell yourself NO!!
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I have no will power… I’m too tired building my life 🙂 and sometimes I forgot it’s already my life 🙂 Not sure I’m at my “best”, for that I need peace and lovely surroundings 🙂
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I understand, Ilze, you are young too!
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Oh my… that birthday cake looks so so so delicious!
Wishing Nelle a Happy Birthday!
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Thank you, Herman! The cake turned out to be sweet 🙂
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Happy Birthday to you sweet Nelle! (And I loved the photo of the hot tub with wine…that’s how to celebrate!)
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Thank you, Ann! Grandmothers had fun! 🙂
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The cake looks sensational. So glad the weather cooperated. What a lovely day you all had.
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Thank you, Peggy!
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