Wednesday, April 9

Happy Birthday

First trip to Martha's Vineyard in the summer of 2000.

Seven years later. Mallorca 2007

Today will be a light posting day. You see my 'baby' is turning 11 today and I have a house full of boys coming over to spend the night (sigh)! I still can't believe I am old enough to have a preteen!! Lucky for me he is truly the sweetest child in the world. Last night we went out for a pre-birthday celebration (wonder where that comes from) complete with large steaming bowls of mussels. It was such a fun and delightful 2 hour conversation with our son. While a part of me is sad to see him getting older the other part of me delights in having "grownup" conversation.

Happy Birthday buddy! We love you!

p.s. Did I mention the birthday gift...an electric guitar! There goes my sanity, what's left of it!
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26 comments:

  1. AlyaApril 9, 2008 at 12:49 PM

    i just browsed your posts and they are so delightful..

    Best wishes on your son's birthday! And many more beautiful years to come..

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  2. ALL THE BESTApril 9, 2008 at 1:52 PM

    Thank you Alya!

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  3. annechovieApril 9, 2008 at 1:59 PM

    Ronda, I love that photo of the 2 of you! You look great in your straw hat and he's so cute. It's not strange he should be such a sweet kid, coming from such a genuinely kind and gracious mother. Happy Birthday to him!

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  4. ALL THE BESTApril 9, 2008 at 2:15 PM

    Thank you Anne you are always most kind. I will pass along the wishes!!

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  5. pve designApril 9, 2008 at 2:31 PM

    I know that your little guy will have an "all the best birthday" -
    Love the photo of you 2, nothing like the bond between boys and their Moms.

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  6. ALL THE BESTApril 9, 2008 at 2:41 PM

    A special bond indeed Patrica!

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  7. ArchitectDesign™April 9, 2008 at 2:59 PM

    Happy birthday to your little boy! May I suggest ear plugs for you to accompany the guitar? haha -maybe something cute ala Breakfast at Tiffany's with tassels on the ends!

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  8. ALL THE BESTApril 9, 2008 at 3:03 PM

    Yes, cute and practical is always a good thing BTC!!

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  9. AnonymousApril 9, 2008 at 3:26 PM

    What a handsome young man you have become. We love you.
    Grandad and Nana

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  10. Melissa @ The Inspired RoomApril 9, 2008 at 3:37 PM

    Happy birthday to you son! I have two girls and then later we added our son, who is almost 8. There is something SO special about a boy. I adore my son, quirky boy things and all! We've been through the teen years with our girls and all I can say is HOLD ON TIGHT and LET GO all at the same time! You'll do great, both of you!
    xoxo

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  11. The Peak of ChicApril 9, 2008 at 3:51 PM

    Happy Birthday to your son! I can tell by the photos that he's sweet. You're a patient mother Ronda- an electric guitar!! Yes, earplugs is the way to go!

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  12. C+SKApril 9, 2008 at 4:04 PM

    He's such a cutie! :-) Happy birthday to him!

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  13. AnonymousApril 9, 2008 at 4:58 PM

    Ronda, I can't believe Mason is 11! He looks great, and so do you. Have fun with that sleepover!

    Shelby

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  14. ALL THE BESTApril 9, 2008 at 5:00 PM

    Shelby!!!! How great to hear from you! I can't believe he is 11 either! Best,
    Ronda
    xxoo

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  15. ALL THE BESTApril 9, 2008 at 11:39 PM

    Oh Melissa I can't even imagine!!!

    Thank you Jennifer! I hope that remains to be the case! :-)

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  16. ALL THE BESTApril 9, 2008 at 11:40 PM

    Thank you everyone. My son is thrilled with all the comments!!!!!

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  17. katiedidApril 10, 2008 at 1:22 AM

    Aaww! What a cutie! You are one lucky Mom. They do grow up too fast don't they? Have a happy happy day. :)

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  18. Pigtown*DesignApril 10, 2008 at 1:28 AM

    I know 3 other people who have birthdays today, and they're all such wonderful people... as I am sure your son is!

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  19. Mary-LaureApril 10, 2008 at 4:21 AM

    Happy birthday live from Uruguay!
    I'd like to say he's super cute but at that age, this not so little one might find that too embarrassing...

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  20. The Mrs.April 10, 2008 at 5:56 AM

    What a sweetheart!

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  21. My Notting HillApril 10, 2008 at 8:19 PM

    Great pictures. You are good mom for giving him the electric guitar. My son has been playing since age 9 - now he's 14 and takes requests from his mom! (although he has put his foot down when I've asked for REO Speedwagon.)

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  22. Style CourtApril 11, 2008 at 7:01 PM

    Boys are the best! It is kind of sad when they start to grow up, but I guess each phase brings fun new times.

    Congrats to both of you!

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  23. AnonymousApril 13, 2008 at 6:26 PM

    Ronda, That's a great photo. Believe me after those (ahem) unfortunate ages of 13 to 16, you will have the best friend you ever had. My late Mom and I had the greatest friendship from when I turned 16 until I was 37. It was rich beyond measure and I miss her daily, but the foundation she gave me will never leave me, nor will the memories. I treasure my childhood with her, but the real treasure was the friendship that developed after I grew something besides a brain stem. Enjoy your baby, but the best is yet to come.

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  24. ALL THE BESTApril 14, 2008 at 12:19 AM

    Halcyon thank you so much for your kind words and sharing your memories!

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  25. IreneApril 15, 2008 at 5:36 PM

    Happy Birthday to your boy and a long and blessed life to all of you.

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  26. Anna SpiroApril 22, 2008 at 2:26 AM

    Oh, Happy Birthday to your sweet one! He is so gorgeous and you look so beautiful in that photo with him! Little boys are wonderful I agree!!
    XX
    Anna

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All the best,
Ronda