Teenaged Birthday!

 And, it's official.

Starbucks official.

She's a teenager!

Cora's birthday was Sunday, and after a fun morning with her girlfriends who spent the night, she had a chilled out day. Her day did include a trip out to get her free birthday frappuccino, where she wore her lovely birthday gift from Nan and Pop around her neck.

The necklace is a star, because Cora is definitely our star! Smart, creative, strong and loyal, a girl who can be trusted to make good choices. It's exciting to watch her on this next journey through the teenaged years.

 In the evening, Grandma, Grandpa, Auntie Mel and Ellie came over for dinner. Cora requested an English meal, so Stace made toad in the hole. We all gave Cora a toast, and Grandpa had some coming-of-age words of wisdom.

 Stace and Violet made a lovely Victoria sponge, and Cora enjoyed some carrot cake from Stone Fire.

Here's one of our gifts to Cora - a Guardians of the Galaxy mini-backpack. Perfect for Disney days, and as a purse, when she doesn't feel like carrying one.