Tonight's picture was taken on November 13, 2007. It was Peter's birthday and Mattie and I always baked Peter a cake to celebrate. Mattie loved the excitement around a special occasion. Peter loves lemon cake with vanilla frosting, so that was what we always surprised him with. As you can see there were three candles on the cake..... one to represent Peter, Mattie, and me.
Quote of the day: Was it always to be like this? she wondered. A moment of joy followed by a new sorrow? ~ Soheir Khashoggi
In light of the fact that tomorrow is Peter's birthday, we chose to go out to dinner tonight. As tomorrow will be exhausting after a full day of traveling and hauling candy.
Last year, I took Peter to the Hotel Lombardy in DC, and we are returning tonight. It is becoming an annual tradition. Years ago, my parents introduced me to the waiter that works in the cafe and he still remembers my parents and treats us as if we are special. This is an old world hotel with great traditional charm! A true Foggy Bottom gem!
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Vicki, seeing Mattie's smile with Peter, the cake & 3 candles makes me realize, that Mattie was a CELEBRATOR and would want Peter's birthday to carry importance as it did with him. Thank younVicki for posting these lovely pictures of Mattie & Peter on his birthday.
Your quote was beautiful & sad all at once!
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