so thankful to celebrate my brand-new twelve year old yesterday! Hudson had a birthday, and as with any birthday there is huge gratitude to have been blessed with another year of life spent with my child. on Hudson's birthday we always remember the cherished gift of life given to him by his first mom. this rose sits by my sink. i stare at it all day as i work around my kitchen. so grateful she birthed him and gave him his beautiful name. his Haitian blood pumps through his energetic body and in so many ways i imagine he is a reflection of her. i think she would be proud of the many ways he is growing and changing and becoming...
what i also found easy to love is the day Jeff and I enjoyed last Saturday as we drove to an alumni event at McMaster university. such a great time together~ seeing Joelle and having the chance to reconnect with his amazing Mac wrestling coach, Nick. a dear man who continues to impact students both on the mats and off. he is soft spoken and gentle and wise. Jeff thinks so highly of his character and dedication. it was nice to revisit those places and days that helped shape Jeff and form so many positive memories back when he was a student...hard to believe one of our own now lives life on the same campus...
then there are the usual things...
wrestling in full swing at this time of year,
Hudson, sporting the new, "hard-saved-birthday-and-Christmas-money-combined" shoes...yep, he wanted the Curry's and he was so happy to bring them home!
below, not super clear but still classic Hudson...in the moment, playing right alongside DeRozan :)
basketball excitement and new jerseys that finally arrived as a late Christmas gift!
Hudson wears his new shoes like i'd wear slippers around the house...
oh, some prom dress shopping with Hannah happened too! so fun
life and love. love and life. love of life...
much to cherish. Happy Valentines Day!
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