A Pirate Suprise

On Ellie’s birthday morning, she opened her presents and had the required party treats of sugar donuts.  Then we found out about an old pirate map that was hidden somewhere in the house.  All the children looked and Ellie found it in an old bottle a few minutes later.    It took 2 kayaks (with Ellie in the lead one, holding the map) and a row boat to follow the map to find the buried treasure.  Everyone had a great time and it was topped off with an ice cream cake upon returning to the house.