Sunday, May 10, 2009

Blue Monday & MET MONDAY!

Okay, Let me gloat a little bit...
This is what I received as 
my 
Mother's Day Present!
This pretty new umbrella!

It was supposed to be a simple surprise!
Just a quick swap-out 
from last years 7 foot
to this year's 9 footer.

But of course, 
the pole diameter
had to be a smidgeon bigger.
So Grampa had to help
fit the pipe into the table 
and the stand.

But it was a glorious surprise afterall,
because I wasn't thinking about
an Umbrella at all -  yet this year.
(Remember I'm 40-something and I have no memory...)
Last year I looked all over for a nice 
fresh and bright Umbrella
only to find drab, dull & plain.
How sweet of Jacob to remember!
& 
Grampa & Gramma 
to help him out....

Me and my Mom had a very nice day.
Filled with flowers, and fun
and food.

for Blue Monday
&
for Met Monday

Robyn




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35 comments:

  1. Melissa MillerMay 11, 2009 at 12:18 AM

    Robyn it's gorgeous!
    Love the stripes. :)

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  2. ChandyMay 11, 2009 at 12:44 AM

    Robyn, that is a great surprise and to have all those wonderful hands to help make it all happen for you. That's wonderful! It matches your background!

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  3. Becky K.May 11, 2009 at 6:02 AM

    What a wonderful Mother's Day gift.

    I am glad you were able to make it work.

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  4. Barb May 11, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    Hi Robyn, love your umbrella.

    Happy Blue Monday.

    Barb

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  5. SmilingSallyMay 11, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    Ah, such a nice promise of enjoyable times to come! Thanks for sharing. Happy Blue Monday.

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  6. KnittyMay 11, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    What a happy surprise for you!

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  7. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageMay 11, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    Hi Robyn,
    What a wonderful surprise! I love surprises, myself! Have a Happy Blue Monday.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  8. StaceyMay 11, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Boys are just wonderful surprises sometimes aren't they? My boys remember things like that too. You will surely be enjoying the larger umbrella when it gets hot.

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  9. jeanneMay 11, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    Hi Robyn, what a nice surprise for Mother's Day. So fun and thoughtful.
    My hubby hung a blind that I wanted hung for a year. Not glamorous but something I wanted. It made me happy.

    Have a fun day out under your beautiful new umbrella.

    Hugs...Jeanne

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  10. UnknownMay 11, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    What a great Mother's Day gift.

    Happy Blue Monday!!

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  11. AnonymousMay 11, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    Love it, Robyn!
    Glad you had a great Mother's Day!
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  12. bjMay 11, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    Oh, I can just see all of you out beneath this great umbrella..having so much summer fun.

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  13. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMay 11, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    What a gorgeous umbrella. I love the colors. Isn't it nice to get a surprise. Glad you had a wonderful day. Hugs, Marty

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  14. Mary BergfeldMay 11, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    What a wonderful gift. The lovely thing is that you'll remember Jacob every time you sit underneath it.

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  15. UnknownMay 11, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    Great gift; I like how it matches your blog!

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  16. JoyceMay 11, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Wishing you sunny days to enjoy your colorful surprise!
    Joyce

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  17. Christi @ A Southern LifeMay 11, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    Very nice, now you have a shady spot to share with your mom!

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  18. raxx a day in the lifeMay 11, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    I am green over your lovely umbrella! It is georgous! What a sweet family you have!

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  19. Susan @ A Southern DaydreamerMay 11, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day! Happy Blue Monday ~ Susan

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  20. Scooterblu's Whimsy~RhondaMay 11, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    Love your cheerful, new umbrella! What a great gift! ~hugs, Rhonda :)

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  21. pamMay 11, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    I love having a 5 minute memory...makes all things NEW! How wonderful that others did remember.

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  22. SalmagundiMay 11, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    What fun to get a gift you will enjoy over and over! Have a great week. Sally

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  23. TerryMay 11, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    Hi Robyn
    Happy Blue Monday to you.
    What a sweet suprise thank you for sharing this delightful moment.
    I really like your umbrella it is simply lovely .
    I have an umbrella on my wish list. Not in the budget yet.
    One step at a time.
    have a blessed week.
    Oh and your flowers are very pretty.Great pictures.

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  24. KammyMay 11, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    Hi Robyn,
    How did you get your blog to match your umbrella or your umbrella to match your blog, lol ! I love a new fresh umbrella and it is nice
    to have a handy man around !
    Hugs ~ Kammy

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  25. BridgetMay 11, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    I love presents like that. Great job Jacob! Enjoy your new 'brella!
    Hugs, B.

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  26. Chari at Happy To DesignMay 11, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    Hi Robyn...

    What a fabulous Mother's Day gift!!! Your Jacob and Grandma and Grandpa are just the best, my friend!!! I love your pretty umbrella...so colorful...not drab for sure!!! And I love the pretty colors too...oooh, you're gonna have so much fun setting some pretty tables out under this little beauty!!! I'm so happy for you Darlin'!!! Thanks for sharing your gift with us...

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari

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  27. KathyMay 11, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    What a sweet son Jacob is, your Mother's day surprise is beautiful, love the stripes, enjoy, Kathy.

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  28. fitty's pinky rose cottageMay 11, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    looks like you have nice mother's day celebration.. happy blue monday and I love your umbrella..

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  29. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)May 12, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    Robyn,
    How cool is that! It matches your bloggy dress, love it! You are probably the only one that can appreciate this but I found my couch and chair in Maiden Rock after looking on the Twin Cities Craigs List for months. They have some great stuff! The family who was selling it had the most gorgeous home overlooking the Mississippi. They even gave us a tour, my hubby thought around a million dollar home. It was breathtaking! I went to Woodbery on Friday for their big garage sale days too. Hugs, Cindy

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  30. PatsyMay 12, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    Looked like an all day job--but you will enjoy it this summer. Stop by my place sometime.

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  31. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMay 12, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    How pretty! It matches your blog! I am never able to find one on sale, and they are so expensive. laurie

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  32. SoniaMay 12, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    What a wonderful gift..I love the green and yellow! Thanks for sharing! Miss Bloomers/Sonia

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  33. Pat@Back Porch MusingsMay 12, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    And a very pretty umbrella it is!!

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  34. CarolMay 12, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    That's a great gift! and a fun post! Looks like you and your mom had a great day!

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  35. xinexMay 13, 2009 at 12:12 AM

    You are one lucky mother, Robyn! Beautiful umbrella!...Christine

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