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#ThrowbackThursday #tbt: A Mother’s Day Gift

May 8, 2014 By Lena

In 2014, I will be participating in #tbt courtesy of the Epson Expression Premium XP-810 Small–in–One printer, the ultimate choice for scanning and printing. Ultra powerful and ultra slim, it produces stunning borderless photos and documents quickly and affordably. Featuring the ultimate in wireless printing, the XP-810 makes it easier than ever to print from your iPad, iPhone, tablet or smartphone, whether in your home or out and about.

RyderDid it really happen six years ago? It feels like I blinked – and BOOM! – Ryder will be six this weekend. My tiny little baby – born at exactly 37 weeks, singing his way into the world with a raspy, soft cry that tugged at my heart.

As we doted on him in the hospital, I turned to my husband and asked,

“So, what did you get me?”
“Get you?” he repeated, confused.
“You know, for Mother’s Day” I replied with a smile.

We both grinned at each other, because it didn’t need to be said; we both knew that this tiny little baby was the best Mother’s Day gift I could have ever asked for.

Today, to celebrate my first true love, I’m throwing back to the summer of 2010, when Ryder was a boisterous, curious and mischievous 2-year old, the very definition of terrible two’s. But c’mon, look at that sweet little cherubic face – I could never be mad at him for long.

This weekend, we’ll toast to Ryder’s 6th birthday and Mother’s Day. And if I think about it, we can’t have one without the other, can we?

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  1. Darlene Schuller

    May 8, 2014 at 9:42 am

    Oh .. that boy is going to be a heartbreaker!! Happy Birthday Mr Ryder! Happy Mother’s Day to you Lena!

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 3:19 pm

      Thank you Darlene!

  2. Yash

    May 8, 2014 at 10:32 am

    What a beautiful photo of a gorgeous little boy! Happy Birthday Ryder and Happy Mother’s Day to you!

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 3:47 pm

      Thank you so much Yash! Happy Mother’s Day to you too!

  3. heather robbins

    May 8, 2014 at 11:33 am

    Such a cutie!

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 3:47 pm

      :) Thanks Heather!

  4. MrDisco

    May 8, 2014 at 11:55 am

    great photo

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 4:10 pm

      Thanks Mr. Disco!

  5. Ella Pretty Blog

    May 8, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    What an adorable pic – those eyes – that cute dimpled chin! Happy 6th Birthday Ryder!

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 4:19 pm

      Thank you Zeba! xx

  6. Anne Taylor

    May 8, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    Happy Birthday to your little boy! My eldest is turning 30 in June and I have no idea how it happened; its like I blinked and she grew up.

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 4:19 pm

      Oh wow, 30! Congrats and thank you!

  7. Judy C (Judy Cowan)

    May 8, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    He is a cutie! Happy Birthday Ryder!

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 4:19 pm

      Thanks Judy!

  8. sarah sar

    May 8, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    What a cutie! And a fabulous mother’s day present to boot!

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 4:20 pm

      I agree! Thank you Sarah!

  9. Shelley N

    May 8, 2014 at 3:44 pm

    A great present for Mother’s Day. Happy b-day Ryder and hope you have a great Mother’s Day Lena. I am sure the present he gets you will be a practical one given your preferences that way. My Mom used to say that if we gave her anything too practical such as pots and pans she would throw them at us (she was only kidding -I think!). She wanted something that pampered her (like a lovely purse, pretty jewellery, perfume) since she never spent money on herself and I must say that I totally agree with that too. Hope all the mothers on the site get some pampering (or practical things if that is what they want).

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 4:20 pm

      Thank you Shelley! Hope you spoil your mom!

  10. Michael

    May 8, 2014 at 5:48 pm

    Good looking kid! Love you Ryder and Mommy

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 4:20 pm

      xoxo

  11. Tricha

    May 8, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    You have one good looking kid Lena. Happy birthday Ryder when it comes.

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 4:20 pm

      Thank you so much Tricha!

  12. Marissa

    May 8, 2014 at 8:36 pm

    Such a cute little guy! Happy Birthday Ryder!

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 4:21 pm

      Thank you Marissa!

  13. Nicole W.

    May 9, 2014 at 2:39 am

    Awww! Happy birthday to Ryder, and Happy Mother’s Day to you!

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 4:23 pm

      Thanks Nicole!

  14. Soozle

    May 9, 2014 at 6:51 am

    What a gorgeous photo! :) Happy birthday, Ryder!

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 4:23 pm

      Thank you Soozle!

  15. Florence C

    May 9, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    What a handsome little guy. Happy birthday to the little one and Happy Mother’s day to you.

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 4:23 pm

      Thank you so much Florence!

  16. Amber S

    May 9, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    What a beautiful sentiment. I hope you both have a very special weekend celebrating together.

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 4:24 pm

      We are having a wonderful weekend, thank you!

  17. Darrah Bailey

    May 9, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    WOw! Adorable.. What a cutie…

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 4:24 pm

      Thanks Darrah :)

  18. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    May 9, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    So adorable

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 4:24 pm

      Thank you Chandra :)

  19. Flora M

    May 9, 2014 at 5:36 pm

    Happy birthday to Ryder and Happy Mother’s Day to you Lena !

    Lots of May birthdays !! Wonder what was “up” in August LOL (oh, my, now THAT can be taken a lot of ways *giggle*)

    My second granddaughter had her 5th birthday on the 8th, my oldest granddaughter will be 13 on the 14th, and my oldest grandson will be 14 on the 26th.

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 4:25 pm

      Happy to hear that May is filled with birthdays for you too!

  20. JaimeeM

    May 9, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    Awwe he has beautiful eyes! Happy birthday :)

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 4:26 pm

      Thank you Jaime!

  21. Lynda Cook

    May 10, 2014 at 10:44 am

    Wow such a handsome little man!! Happy Birthday Ryder!! and Happy Mothers Day Lena!! wishing your family an excellent weekend!

    • Lena

      May 10, 2014 at 4:26 pm

      Thank you Lynda – same to you and your family!

  22. JaimeeM

    May 11, 2014 at 11:43 am

    Happy Mothers Day!

    • Lena

      May 11, 2014 at 12:35 pm

      Thank you Jaime! Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms in your life!

  23. beth

    May 11, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    what a little cutie ! It surprises me often how old my kids are.. how could this be ? How could the time fly by so fast ! Love them so much !

    • Lena

      May 12, 2014 at 7:04 am

      Aw, that’s so sweet! Happy Mother’s Day to you!

  24. Victoria Ess

    May 12, 2014 at 9:20 am

    Ryder is so photogenic! Happy Mother’s Day, Lena, and happy birthday to Ryder!

    • Lena

      May 12, 2014 at 12:08 pm

      Thank you so much Victoria!

  25. Victoria

    May 12, 2014 at 9:29 am

    ummm…still waiting for my framed edition of this beauty…is and always will be my favourite picture of my little man.

    • Lena

      May 12, 2014 at 12:09 pm

      Ugh, you know I’m bad at this stuff. Let me get my butt in gear :)

  26. Angela

    May 12, 2014 at 11:09 am

    What a special gift to receive for Mother’s Day :)
    And your little guys is SUPER cute — he’ll be a heartbreaker for sure!

    • Lena

      May 12, 2014 at 12:09 pm

      Aw, thank you Angela!

  27. Melinda L.

    May 14, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    My what a sweet looking boy. And yes, he is definitely the best Mother’s Day gift you could ever receive :)

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 10:04 am

      Thank you Melinda :)

  28. Heidi C.

    May 14, 2014 at 10:20 pm

    What a handsome boy! He looks like he’s a sweetheart!

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 10:04 am

      Thanks Heidi!

  29. nicky

    May 22, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    awww, such a sweet pic!

    • Lena

      June 1, 2014 at 10:04 am

      Thanks Nicky!

  30. Rick F

    June 7, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    cute pic

  31. Brenda A

    June 16, 2014 at 7:58 pm

    Time really DOES fly and looking into those dreamy eyes of your little sweetie must be surreal!

  32. kathy downey

    July 29, 2016 at 9:11 am

    What a beautiful photo of a handsome little boy!

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