Today is my oldest daughter, Lauren’s birthday. This beautiful child taught me so much about being a mother and a person.
Lars is open, opinionated and kind. She is a great Mother and wife. I adore her organizational skills and how she approaches ART.
Larry and I had many problems trying to have a baby, but with the right DR and the right meds, this sweet girl graced our lives. She was and is a joy.
Happy Birthday Lauren. Have a wonderful, wonderful day.
I love you beyond the moon.
Mother
Today is Kevin’s birthday. I met Kevin years ago on a photo website called FlickR. He viewed, commented on a photo of my Pug Dog Libby and our friendship started…..
Kevin was the nicest person. Honest, sincere, thoughtful and most of all, a good friend. Each year on our birthdays, we exchanged cards and small gifts. I wish that he were here today. I find myself thinking of him often and miss knowing that he was only a text away.
Dear Kevin,
Larry and I were in the car, driving 3 hours home from Crater Of Diamonds State Park when we learned of your death.(September 2020) I cried as Larry and I remembered you. Your friendship meant the world to me. Oh how I wish that we had talked before your passing. Sharing our lives became a theme, perfect for people like you and me who are sensitive beyond compare. (is that a good thing? OR a bad thing? Are you there? Are you watching us all as you celebrate your birthday and adjust your wings?)
My dear friend, thank you for always listening, introducing me to Pink Martini, critiquing my ART, sharing your love of pug dogs and just being you. I miss you my friend.
In a galaxy far away, many of your friends are here, silently wishing you a special day…. May you be blessed with the wings of an archangel, a constant smile and the softest cloud in Heaven.
Happy Birthday Kevin.
Love you beyond the moon.
Robin
Yesterday was Matilda’s 9th birthday. Matilda, Lars and Josh were on vacation so we drove up to the cabin to celebrate.
It takes about 3 hours to drive to the cabin from Plano. The day was beautiful and the country drive was calming.
We arrived to the birthday girl and lots of hugs. For lunch we had pizza, Champagne (Sprite for Matilda) and birthday cake. After cake, GIFTS!
She blew out 9 candles and one to grow on. Then, she informed us that she would NOT share her wish because it would not come true if she did.
The day went by at record speed. Matilda is growing into such a charming spirit. I LOVE being around her. Her energy is a gift to me every time that I am near her..
Larry and Matilda played air hockey and pool. Then,we said our goodbyes and Larry & I walked quietly to the car, holding hands.
The day went by so fast, except for the 3 hours ride home to Plano.
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
This Monday morning is warm and gloomy. Laundry is swirling and Larry is in his office dealing with things. Work things.
Perhaps I did to much this weekend. I am tired and sore. I am waiting for the insurance company to approve my breast cancer treatments. To be honest, that alone is enough to make a person grumpy.
But we had the BEST weekend…..
On Saturday, The Family met for our traditional Pre-Christmas, Nutcracker outing. It was wonderful. At Lunch, I sat and looked around the table at my beautiful family. I felt amazingly blessed.
After lunch, we headed over to the Opera House. Larry and I got stuck in traffic and some how, everyone beat us to the ballet.
The ballet this year was wonderful. Look at the smiles.
After the ballet, we said bye to everyone but found Matilda posing in Downtown Dallas.
We all said bye again and Larry took me to a little place I love. A sweet young couple we know, own a restaurant on Lower Greenville. I love the wings and pizza there, but most of all I love the energy. It was just what I needed.
We were tired, but…..guess what Sunday was? Larry’s birthday. We had plans to go to the Arboretum. But guess who wanted to surprise her Pa? Yes, Matilda! I must say she surprised him big time.
We were waiting for the gardens to open and while sitting there, a Grinchy Matilda ran up and surprised her Pa. It was priceless.
I was tired. Really tired. We went and had salads….and then home…. I went to bed. Larry baked cookies, using my mothers recipe and I then, made him a birthday dinner.
Larry had the best weekend ever. It was one for “The Books”… We hope that yours was special too.
Love you belyond the moon.
Me
Today is my friend Rosemary’s birthday. I am wishing her Happy Birthday here, on blog, because this is how we met.
Many years ago, one day, while online, she came across Robin Toujours. She realized that we have lived parallel lives. {it is uncanny how many things coincide} I do not know how long she read the blog before she met me on FaceBook…but I am so happy that she did.
Rosemary is the relative that I always wished for. She is my sister and friend.
Dear Rosemary,
Happy Birthday! Larry and I send love and best wishes to you {and David-NTG} today. Your special day.
I wish you good health, lots of love, many special moments and many more years!
Have the best birthday ever!
Much love,
Robin & Larry
PS: You can open your gift today!
Yesterday, while preparing to write the blog post, I found a couple of adorable photos. I put them aside till today, hoping to share a special time that I get to observe each June/July.
When our girl~granddaughter~Matilda was born, Larry bought wine to celebrate. When Lauren and Josh brought her home from the hospital, Larry asked if they would mind him taking a few shots of baby Matilda with the wine. They were very accommodating and said yes. Matilda was 3 days old.
Starting then and to this day, each year, Larry buys a bottle of Champagne to toast Matilda. He always says that he cannot wait till she is 21 and she can toast with us.
He also has a photo of her with a new Champagne bottle for each year of her life. I will not show them here. They are for Larry to share and they are wonderful!
After the photo shoot of this year, {2019} Matilda came back to The Cottage to start Camp Robi, I caught her smiling at the Champagne and she asked me to take her picture.
What more can I say? Birthdays are the best and next week, while the adults are toasting our angel, Matilda will be hosting a swimming/unicorn party.
I always heard that Grand Children were the best thing to come into the life of the grand~parent. Never knowing exactly what that meant, I just smiled and listened to my friends share about how a grandchild changed their life.
How absolutely true every word they said was.
Having a grandchild is like unicorns becoming real. Special beyond belief and indescribable.
Love you.
Me
Today is Jamison’s birthday. This girl is a Godsend. He sent her to me when she was born and He plays an important role in her life daily.
Jami has always surprised us. From pregnancy to today, This past year has been difficult for her health-wise and in the coming year, we hope she will continue to heal and return back to life normal.
No matter what life hands Jami, she grabs hold and does what is expected of her. I cannot express how proud of her I am. She makes me feel loved and cared about.
Dearest Jimmers, Happy Birthday! You will never know how important you are to Larry and myself. Continue to follow your heart. We love you very, very much.
Love you beyond birthday cake!
Me
I am super behind today. Please forgive me.
Meditation Experience~ Day 7 Every thankful moment makes me healthier. I have a problem with anxiety. It started when I was struggling with hyperparathyroidism. {google it?} I was diagnosed with breast cancer and hyperparathyroidism at the same time. It was a nightmare. When I am anxious now, it frightens me because i think that I might be sick again. My check ups are once a year. Meditation and centering myself is best for my cancer and hyperparathyroidism. Being thankful is even better than mediation. Thankful moments are that split second joy that makes you breathe and smile.
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Yesterday we celebrated Lauren’s birthday, even though her birthday is tomorrow. We enjoyed brunch and then went to the Heard Museum in McKinney Texas for a hike, It was perfection. Lauren Josh, Matilda, Jami, Larry and myself hiked. {Jared was working} I have a few shots from the hike on my phone and will post them later.
About Sunday, Dinner and Movie…….Larry and I came home and did a few chores around the cottage, It was a beautiful day. Then…he made one of his famous BOARDS. It is really a cheese plate, only fancier.
We snacked in the big bed while we watched Please Don’t Eat The Daisy’s. {in case you do not know, this is my comfort/favorite movie}
One of the cheeses had flowers on it and it was delicious. Larry outdid himself.
Today is busy. It has gotten away from me and I might not ever catch up…..Have the lovelist of days. I am thankful for YOU.
Love you.
Me
It was a fun, busy weekend.
Matilda’s birthday party was on Saturday.
and on Sunday, we went to the Modern ART Museum in Ft Worth
to see the Murakami exhibit with Matilda.
The exhibit was striking and quite visual.
Incorporating unique ways of creating ART on and with different materials
…I enjoyed it very much.
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Since Libby left us, many friends have been suggesting that we adopt another dog.
I am just not ready now and the wonderful thing is,
Matilda understands how I feel.
{She is such a sympathetic creature}
So, yesterday at the ART Museum, she and I each found
at the same time,
an English Bull Dog puppet.
He was adopted on the spot and named Benjamin.
He is adorable and means a lot because Matilda was instrumental
in finding him. I hope to include him in future posts.
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Today is hot. I walked my laps early, 6:45 am-ish
and as I walked, a bike-rider approached from behind.
The rider said: on your left.
I said: Thank you
and as he passed me he said: Good Morning, Peace be with you.
And also with you sir.
How wonderful it was on this hot, stinky morning
to have the Peace of Christ shared.
Have a wonderful day.
Love you beyond …{please, you fill in the blank}
Me.
We started talking about Camp Robi months ago.
This year, Matilda decided that she would like a sleep over camp…
for three nights {and four days}…and that is exactly what we did.
Re-cap last day, Thursday, day 4…….
Breakfast, yoga and
we baked a cake.
{someone wrote and asked me where I found the bees…
on Amazon!}
Matilda had been sketching each morning of Camp-Robi
and
on this last day she painted what she had been sketching.
She painted a pug dog.
We were a bit quiet , knowing that tonight she would be back home.
We had plans to meet her parents at a French Cafe that we like…
and then go to the Rough-riders Baseball game.
We arrived at the cafe first…then her parents came.
She was happy to see them!
The baseball game was rained out…but we had a nice visit…..
I guess you can tell that I miss this happy face…..
AND today is her birthday!
Happy Birthday Sweet Angel. Make Happy Memories!
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It is Thursday but feels like Friday to me.
Happy Birthday to Karen-Susie. Your friendship is a gift to Larry and to me.
Have the BEST day! XOX
When I post this …I must then work on a painting.
Have a wonderful day…. And birthday Matilda and Karen!
Love you.
Me.