Henry, my son, was twelve years old on the 25th. He was born a giant -- nearly ten pounds -- and began smiling within weeks. He is filled with joy and ease, one of those people, apparently, who are effortlessly alive and loving it.
Contrary to popular belief, twelve is a magic age for boys and parents. Too often I heard the middle school years are meant for boarding school. Not so! I enjoyed all 730 days x 2 of it. Hope you are continuing to have a good vacation.
My elderly neighbor's son was 10 pounds at birth. He's now in his fifties, and to this day, whenever she refers to him, she says "my son, who was 10 pounds at birth". Happy birthday to your Henry!
What a completely charming expression on that young man's handsome face. Happy Birthday Henry!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Henry! 12! I can't believe it.
ReplyDeleteHe could not be more beautiful.
ReplyDeleteTwelve years old, on the cusp of manhood. You two, mother and son are fortunate to have each other.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Henry! What a gorgeous boy. He does have a magical smile.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday!!
ReplyDeleteContrary to popular belief, twelve is a magic age for boys and parents. Too often I heard the middle school years are meant for boarding school. Not so! I enjoyed all 730 days x 2 of it. Hope you are continuing to have a good vacation.
ReplyDeleteBest,
Bonnie
just be still my heart.
ReplyDeletehe is a flame of possibilities.
ReplyDeletepure radiant love.
xoxoxoxoxo,
rebecca
Thank God for people like Henry. Happy Birthday, dear, precious young man!
ReplyDelete"Filled with joy and ease." Happy belated birthday to Henry, may he be filled always with the joy he brings to others.
ReplyDeleteBeeeeeeeeeautiful.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photo.
He is enchanting. Happy Birthday to your gorgeous son!
ReplyDeleteHappy BIrthday to your sweetness.
ReplyDeleteMy elderly neighbor's son was 10 pounds at birth. He's now in his fifties, and to this day, whenever she refers to him, she says "my son, who was 10 pounds at birth".
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your Henry!