Sweet Sixteen

Henry Pablo Hanson...

...turned 16 years old last Wednesday and as much as he has changed in the last few months,  he's still the same quiet, old soul that he was on the day he was born. He's as fiercely loyal as he is fiercely smart. As humble as he is funny. As kind as he is generous. He's a quick-witted young man who has traveled the world; who is writing his own story every day. And Henry, it's a beautiful story to follow along to.

Happy, happy birthday to my sweet Hawaii baby turned amazing young man...

A week ago...

Hen's birthday gift from us was a trip to

 Orlando to meet up with his old Virginia buddies! 

This is sweet 16!!

Class of 2021

Yesterday Henry got his acceptance letter to Collegiate High School!! This is going to be his third high school in three years and I just know that this third time is going to be the charm!

Congratulations, Beansie! I can't wait to see where this new adventure of yours takes you!

Although it may be hard to believe from these pics,

 Henry was really, really excited!

Collegiate High School 

Class of 2021

Strong Girl

I picked Viv up from Girls on the Run yesterday and she looked a little rough. Red-cheeked, her hair stuck with sweat to the side of her face but the first thing she said when she got in the car was, "Mama, I feel stronger and healthier than I ever have before. I just love Girls on the Run."

I know we're always on the go and I know our calendar is always full. What Viv said to me though, makes me certain that we’re doing something right.