Flowers

Dad gives Noelle the customary bouquet of flowers for her birthday.

Beautiful!

Both Noelle & her new bouquet are BEAUTIFUL!

Birthday group

(Clockwise from left): Brittaini, Anya, Kendon, John-Steven, Natasha, Nastia, Yula, Noelle, Katya & Tanya

CHEESE

Big group picture of Noelle's friends from Children's Church.

Cake

Another of Cathy's tasty creations, a custom birthday cake for Noelle. No 'Betty Crocker' here in the former Soviet Union, so everything - including the frosting - is done from scratch.

Gifts

Noelle received many thoughtful gifts from her friends & family.

Purity Ring

Noelle pledged to Christ & us to keep herself pure until her marriage. A token of that pledge was her purity ring, adorned with new earrings.

McDonald's

Another birthday surprise, a trip to McDonald's for Happy Meals, icecream and games.

Balloons

An assortment of balloons, plus a neat tin cookie jar was given to Noelle for her birthday by McDonald's.

Barbie

Dad & Mom found a genuine Barbie to give to Noelle. She was thrilled.