• Happy Birthday

    by  • 9 Apr ’08 • Uncategorized • 26 Comments

    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!

    26 Responses to Happy Birthday

    1. Alya
      9 Apr ’08 at 10:49 am

      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 BEST
      9 Apr ’08 at 11:52 am

      Thank you Alya!

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    3. annechovie
      9 Apr ’08 at 11:59 am

      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 BEST
      9 Apr ’08 at 12:15 pm

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

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    5. pve design
      9 Apr ’08 at 12:31 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 BEST
      9 Apr ’08 at 12:41 pm

      A special bond indeed Patrica!

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    7. Be the change.....
      9 Apr ’08 at 12:59 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 BEST
      9 Apr ’08 at 1:03 pm

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

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    9. Ron
      9 Apr ’08 at 1:26 pm

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

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    10. Melissa @ The Inspired Room
      9 Apr ’08 at 1:37 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 Chic
      9 Apr ’08 at 1:51 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. Claudia
      9 Apr ’08 at 2:04 pm

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

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    13. Shelby Wherry
      9 Apr ’08 at 2:58 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 BEST
      9 Apr ’08 at 3:00 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 BEST
      9 Apr ’08 at 9:39 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 BEST
      9 Apr ’08 at 9:40 pm

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

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    17. katiedid
      9 Apr ’08 at 11:22 pm

      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-Design
      9 Apr ’08 at 11:28 pm

      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-Laure
      10 Apr ’08 at 2:21 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.
      10 Apr ’08 at 3:56 am

      What a sweetheart!

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    21. My Notting Hill
      10 Apr ’08 at 6:19 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 Court
      11 Apr ’08 at 5:01 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. halcyon
      13 Apr ’08 at 4:26 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 BEST
      13 Apr ’08 at 10:19 pm

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

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    25. IRENE
      15 Apr ’08 at 3:36 pm

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

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    26. Anna Spiro
      22 Apr ’08 at 12:26 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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