Happy Birthday to my Mother – 92 years, October 12

Hello my blogfriends, today I will celebrate my Mothers 92. Birthday.
With You. 
She lives in a nursing home in Oslo, Norway. She has her own room with private restroom, TV, cellphone, fridge and freezer. Even a small sitting group. Meals are served in the "Dining Room" and coffee/tea and some snacks served in her Private Room. Health Care People are there 24/7.
92 Candles on a cake? Well, we dropped it. Why? A Cake that big would be too much for my Mother;-)
Photos from today are taken with a bad iPhone 3Gs Camera.

 
But her hips are bad, hence she needs a Walker.
 
Together with, my now, eldest Son, Niklas, we paid her a visit this afternoon. I picked up my Son, who works close to my Office, and we went to visit our Family’s Grand Old Lady.
 
Here you see my Mother and Son: She loves her Cell Phone.

We brought her some red wine, which is good for her Blood Circulation, but most important photos (A-4 Seize) of her Grand Children who lives abroad – and their respectives
 
– Here Ingelin with Kaya at Cypros October 2011 – They live in Germany. 
- Mats and his Wife Lori and Anna – in Chicago – July 2011. They live in USA.
 
Even papa was there;-)

and not to forget, I brought some Photos of her Great-Grand Children – important Photos.
I printed a douzen  -  Below some of them...


Metin Leander (2 years on Oct 25)
 
Sebastian (He was 10 in June this year) – Anna in the background
 
Filip ( 26 years)

Here is Marie-Louise back in the early 1950’s – with my Father in the Garden at the peninsula  Bygdoy  in Oslo

My Mother, Marie Louise, was very happy about receiving the Photos, but she was very occupied watching a TV-series;-)  So we stayed about 80 minutes. Then I dropped off Niklas for his afternoon work and picked up Anna from her work before returning to our Winter Home - 15 km south. (Nearly 10 miles)

My Mother has her own Life. No doubt;-)

Have a great week everybody.

There will be more from Provence in my next post: A visit to a very special Restaurant in Ollioules…. I say no more…

Happy Birthday dear Ruben

Under her you see Ruben, down left, at Blue Monk, in Oslo with friends.
 
Among them a Norwegian Icon – regarding music: Jokke. #3 from left. Jokke died 36 years young. And Ruben died just over 40.
 
Here is Niklas, my Son, with my grandson Sebastian at the Grave. We lit Candles every January 29.
And Sebastian allways want me to tell stories of my Father and Grand Parents, who as well are burried here.
Then we are talking, Niklas and me, what a great time Ruben and his early dead friends have in St Peters Waiting Room.
And of course we as well said to Sebastian:
Ruben and his friends really have a jolly good time in St. Peters Waiting Room, and they don’t want us to join them for years to come. But we will. Before Ruben and friends asking for entrance…
Sebastian (9 1/2) looked at the Gravestone and said:
There is no more room for another name here.
Niklas said: Then we will buy a larger stone, so we all can stay together with our names and memories.  But, You know a such large Stone costs money.
Sebastian replied: I can and will demand half of my softdrinks and goodies as of today. I would rather meet Uncle Ruben and Grandpas Family up there in the Waiting Room.
Then he looked upon me
-- a deep breath:
Grandpa, I hope we can meet here for many years to come....…

--- so are we folks - have a great week

Metin Leander writes his own story -1 Year Young

Amazing how times runs fast for Grand Parents – while Mothers who breastfeed, in one way should wish the time went slower, between the feedings. On the other hand: Every second hour 24/7 for a year, well…… I need food
And my Father is working  several miles from me. But that will change this Week.
Strong Birth Day wishes.
Grand Parents and Friends have options to see me whenever

 
When 1 year I went 6 steps. Then asked for a driver… or a blue balloon. Find out at Ingelin’s Facebook.
Here follows some scenes from my life so far.
 
Here just before the rest of the Family first time did see me. They celebrated my Mothers  Fathers Mothers 90 years BD, October 2009. But I in a way was very visible.
Some scenes from my first winter in Oslo

With my Mother and a new sweater, knitted by Anna.

With Uncle  Niklas and Auntie Maria. Mommy just watched with care and joy.
 
Safe in chaisselonge with baba and anneanne (Papa and Grandma)
I love allready Silver Cups. Next is going for Gold. I will.
 
90 years and 13 days in age difference. X-Mas 2009. Parts of mama to the left and grandma to the right. That was fun.
 
Babababa did see me, his first Grandson first time in Oslo, Norway. It seems he was very proud.
 
Grandma? (babaanne - was Grandpa in Oslo able to translate correctly or should I give him a Lesson he will never forget?)) Is it right that have you coming all the way up to Norway – I think we will be good Friends.
(haha – my parents did met in Hong Kong etc – that’s a longer Flight that the short one you did have..)

OK,  I invite you all to a Restaurant in Oslo with a View.  But look out only when I’m asleep! I will learn to know you all. And need full attention.

Naming Day, Saturday, February 27 - 2010

Dressed up in National Costumes. From where? At least Europe or?
Why this Cake? It was my Naming Day. And where did that take place?
In Oslo City Hall, where The Nobel Peace Price Ceremony as well takes place. Click to see the details.
(PS, I’m sure I’ll win a Medal or more one Day)

In the Summer, I love to be in Turkey

It seems Grandpa likes it as well, besides me of course.

Sometimes it can be warm in Istanbul, and my Mother allways checks out. I think she is very found of me. Papa as well of course.
 
I’m very good at helping my family to have exceptional discounts when they are out shopping. I think there will be more situations like this one above.

I’m at Midpoint on the Asian side of Istanbul. Please serve my dessert quickly.

OK, I accept a  fresh Fruit – is it Organic?

Time to go South to Bodrum Area
I like it here. The Glasses on the Platform keeps the Wind away.
The Lunch at my Private Beach is Fabulous.  Besides, I love all the attention people here gives me. Due to my heritated descretion, only Family are shown here.  I need some Privacy – just wait and see my preferences
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My first Swim. Hope you are not embarassed – I only wear my Swim Hat. Babaanne keeps me out from the Wild Spectactors.
 
PS. We went Night Shopping. 80% reduced prices thanks to me.
I will tell you more, in a while


OK Folks, this all for now.

PS. I’m on the move again. Seems to be a habit in my Family.

PS 2.My Grandpa in Norway did translate my story. I think he is good at that.

A Birthday Dinner – Anna 62

Monday, September 20 – 2010,
it was only Anna and papa at the Dinner Table. Silent. Only the sound of the Candle Lights and our own breath.
 
Until this was served- King Crab.
  
And the Champagne was opened and enjoyned. Moët et Chandon Imperial.

Crick – crack  - see how informal this BD celeb was. Just sooo relaxing. Food and beverages: Luxurious.
 
Then Chicken Breast was served with green peas warmed in real butter. And some fresh Tomatoes. Simple as that.
 
Red Wine for Anna. Sainte Estéphe – Medoc – France.
 
White Wine for Papa. Chablis 1er Cru.
 
Dessert? Panna Cotta.

Well, this was the official part of the celebration. We enjoyed an Evening just for the two of us. (Ok, then, the Cats were  here as well and got their part of the meal).

More posts to come….

My Mother 90 - My Daughter 32 - A Family celebration

Marie Louise - 90 - October 12
I have the honour to celebrate my Mothers 90 BD. And share it with my dear blogger-friends.

Not all people around this Globe will have that opportunity.
Photo taken Saturday Oct 10 - 2009.
All her Uncles on her mother side emigrated in the late 1890ies from Norway to "Promised Land"; it was North Dakota. As far as I know, all her Family has left that state.
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Yesterday, on Saturday Oct 10, we celebrated her. In fact is was a double celebration.
My daughter Ingelin had her BD the day before.
We were only the closest family. Had a dinner, given by my son Niklas in his home.

Here Ingelin is about to decorate the table. As you might observe - there is one more in her body that we have not yet seen;-))



Sebastian really wanted the Tabel too look First Class before his grand grand mother arrived.He had to check it out for himself. Baloons - hehe- guess who made them this seize?

We had real Champagne - of course. From left: Kaya, my Mother, Ingelin and Anna.


Just after the Wellcome refreshment, we went outside to see Niklas 40 BD Gift. A new Bike.
Wow - that's something we did not have in my younger periode of life....

Let me tell you, my Mother and I talked and talked about old times.
We forget for a while the rest of the family sitting around the table
... just us

When I was about to be born, in April 1945, at the Clinic, just before I could see the world:
The Air-raid warning alarm was on the air. (at the end of World War 2)
That was really tough, my mother said.
But, she was the only that stayed calm.
And here I am, blogging with you. Hurray.

Now, you can understand more about who I am, born with an Air-raid warning Alarm ,-))


Sebastian asked his grand grand Mother :
- Are you comfortable? Just tell me, if you need something.

The Table was decorated by Ingelin. She does how do do it.Allmost unseen, but without, the Table would have looked naked.

Sebastian - grand grand child #3 from right. The only one but my Mother with a paper Crown.
(We all ended up with paper crowns. Before we left at around 11 pm.)

Ingelin, have you eaten too much? Kaya is anxious... Papa as well ;-))

And of course Kaya had to give a toast - my brother to the right understood as well, even Turkish.

The Dining Table at the end. LOL

My mother promised to see Ingelins Baby, and she are really looking forward to meet Kaya's parents.
Time for Gifts

What is this?
Seb wonders, my brother seems to think about something else, while my Mother have listened to a good joke. You see?

revealed:
Here is Kaya - giving my Mother 90 roses

My mother told me a secret:
If I had been the age of Ingelin, I would have done my best to capture this beautiful and wonderful young man. He has all the Qualities a woman looks for.
That was what my Mother said said to me.

Here, the Birthday Cake (one of them)

Then we neede a short break and went out on the Balconny. Here you see the South View.

However, we did also celebrate Ingelin's BD.
Firstgift: A book with Cat Cartoons. No words. Then Kaya can write the text in German and Turkish and Ingelin in Norwegian and what so ever other languages;-))

Here, another present -
(Private collection - can only be bought one place within 90 Days a Year)

Private: Z and H, do you hear? My Mother are eager to see you soon.

More to come....

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