Happy birthday to me! Happy birthday to me! happy birthday dear Ruby, happy birthday to Me!!!!!!!!

So today I’m turning *gasp* 27, and once again i realised that in truth I’m still young. Yes, we don’t know what will happen and we have no idea how long we’ll still be around, but i do know that in the scheme of things 27 is still very young.

In 27 years I’ve certainly come a long way from the little green eyed girl who wouldn’t stop talking, singing and showering the world with her little smiles. hmmmm…..wait, i still have green eyes, I still talk too much, I love singing and I still shower the world with smiles…..but these days my eyes are filled with a lot more knowledge and sadly also a touch of sadness. Because I no longer believe that nothing bad will ever touch me, and I no longer believe that I’ll forever be safe.

But don’t worry, those green eyes are also filled with gratitude, love, joy and lots of happiness. I am blessed beyond comprehension. I have a fantastic life, a wonderful family, a great job, awesome friends and most of all I have a heavenly Father who keeps me safe in His arms, with a promise that He’ll never let go. And then I can’t help to think that maybe those little green eyes aren’t filled with sadness, but rather wisdom, compassion for others and understanding. Come to think of it…..nope, no sadness;)

I love my life, and I’m grateful for the opportunities I’ve had so far. For the chances I’ve grasped with both hands, even if some of them weren’t that successful in the end. So here’s to you Ruby! Happy, happy birthday……let’s hope there’ll be plenty more:)

Love
Well, Me 😛Cause we all know I’m a princess:P Please don’t mess with me dude, my fitches (fairy bitches) will stop you!

Happy happy birthday darling!!!! May you have an absolutely fantastic day, may you be spoiled beyond your wildest dreams and may all your wild dreams come true! I pray that you’ll be blessed beyond comprehension in the year to come and that you will continue to grow along this amazing journey that is your life:)

In the last 8 and a half years you have become my second mother. When i first moved to jhb 4.5 years ago (can you believe it’s been that long????) you guys offered to let me stay in your house as part of your family while i find my feet and look for a proper place to stay. And even before that, while i was at uni, i used to drive to jhb once a month for a visit, as my own parents were too far away to make regular visits like that.

I lived with you for 6 months at minimum rent, which i insisted on as you wouldn’t accept any money from me at first. I became your other daughter, an older sister and a comrade and confidant and most of all I became part of the family:) My parents were grateful that I wasn’t living in the big bad city all on my own. You and my mom are so much alike that sometimes I find the resemblances uncanny.

Even after I moved out and until this very day I still join your family for dinner twice a week, I come home to a sunday lunch, I spoil the 3 cousins like they are my little sisters and I enjoy sharing my heart with you and my plans with my uncle. I know that I’m welcome at any time of the day or night and that you don’t mind if i just pop in for a cup of coffee when i need a bit of advice or just a hug because my Mommy is so far away.

I love you guys so much, and I’m grateful for family like you in my life:) Happy birthday again darling! I love you!!!

Love

Ruby
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P.S. I wanted to upload a pic of darling aunty K, but it seems blogger is having PMS today…blegh!

Thank you so much for having us this weekend!!! We had so much fun. Lots of wine was consumed, lots of games were played, which included a lot of singing – to the entertainment of some of your other guests – and good friendships were once again sealed and deepened:)

I apologize if you received any complaints about the singing, but you see, one of the gentleman in our party made a rule during one of our games that every time you wanted to drink something you had to stand and sing a part of a song first. Needless to say, some of the people went slightly overboard with the singing…it was like Idols auditions times 2000!

It was awesome! We will certainly be joining you again soon

Regards

Ruby

You sweet sweet girl! You haven’t even made your way into the world and already you are being spoiled rotten….You go girl!!! On saturday we had a baby shower for your mommy to prepare her for your arrival….and man did you receive a lot of goodies:) Just proof that you are already loved and adored by all…we can’t wait to finally meet you my love!

Here are pics of a few of the gifts I got you….there were a couple more, but I’ve had 9 months to shop and I ❤ shopping for babies:)

Because our little darling will be smart:)

To go with the pair of Ruby shoes she got:)

Of course! a pair of magical Rubyshoes from her aunty Ruby

I couldn’t resist!

Totally badass! See the knees!!!!!

Once again….I just couldn’t help myself:)

I hope you and your mommy enjoy them!!!

Love

Auntie Ruby
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Even though my heart is filled with joy and incredible excitement, i can’t help but feel extremely sad. I had to say goodbye to you this weekend.

It broke my heart to leave you behind on the second hand car lot. You were the one that convinced me it was OK to drive again after the accident. I fell in love with you the moment i saw you for the first time, and the dotted line was signed before i even set foot inside you….I knew you were mine. It was love at first sight.

You’ve protected me against many would be killers(maniacs on the road) and have managed to make even mercs and BMW’s to eat dust from time to time. We’ve shared many fun times, many sad times and many goodbyes.

I hope that your new owner will look after you as well as I did, and that you will receive as much love and pettings as you did from me.

Love
Ruby
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