Happy Birthday, Evangel!!! #14

Evangel turned 14 this week, and made her own cake for a party with the kids from our Ladies Bible study.

On Saturday we took a hike to explore a little sea-side village with about 20 houses, no road access, and no electricity. It captured my imagination, this little jewel of a village in such a gorgeous, isolated setting, yet only about 45 minutes from our house.

I think the village is called Smitswinkel but I'm not sure. It sure didn't register on our GPS.

We went with Timothy's good friend Oliver and his family, plus another young man named Ryan who owns a cute BMW.

As part of Evangel's birthday, I took her to the Clay Cafe in Hout Bay (nice poem :-) with her friend Sarah, and we painted plates.

Evangel and Sarah had fun picking colors. We can go back in about 2 weeks to pick them up, these heirloom plates, :-) and see how they came out after they're fired.

Mom, this one's for you! Evangel's trying on the outfit you sent for her birthday. I think it looks good.

Here's 2 striped guys, good buddies Josh and Daniel.

Evangel and Megan ready to cut the cake.

Evangel did a craft with the little girls during the Ladies Bible study. Rebecca, Gabi, Julia, baby Holly, and Megan posing with their special fans.