Blessed, Indeed

Sunday we not only celebrated Mother's Day, but we celebrated Vivian's Confirmation too. Last year Henry was confirmed and Maxwell was his sponsor, so it was only fitting that Henry was Vivian's sponsor this year.

To be Maxwell, Henry and Vivian's mom is my greatest accomplishment and my greatest joy. I am blessed. Blessed, indeed. 

BMHS Lax - Game...The Last One

Bishop Machebeuf - 5

Fountain Valley - 16

Stats: Maxwell had 5 assists

I don't think I could have scripted a better final game if I tried. Granted, Machebeuf lost, but the game was one of my favorites of the season. We played Fountain Valley, which is the school that Jacques and Morne go to AND they both play on the lacrosse team. We had the Hanson brothers vs. the Vanzyl brothers!! Yolande and I sat in the stands and just smiled - we couldn't have imagined 11 years ago when those four boys were just littles that we would be sitting in the stands watching them play high school lacrosse together! 

Hanson #5

Hanson #30 

By the fourth quarter we were down by 

so much that Maxwell asked to play some defense for fun...

...it was hilarious seeing him with a long pole...

...it looked like he was playing swords more than anything else...

Back to a short stick...Moose and Beans out there together...

Morne and Henry!!

...at one point they just started chatting...

... Morne guarding Maxwell... 

...Maxwell called the last play of the game...

the Hanson to Hanson assist...

...and just like that, the game and the season was over...

they went straight over to each other

These boys always started and ended with a team prayer

Almost 11 years ago these two became instant best friends 

 in preschool and nothing has changed since

Bishop Machebeuf Seniors 2018 

Going their own way...

I sure will miss these days.

Bishop Machebeuf Prom 2018

Prom was a few weeks ago, but better late than never! Prom day started with a lacrosse game at 4:30pm on Friday and ended with sunrise at Red Rocks on Saturday morning. The kids had a great time!

Maddie and Maxwell...

she must really like him for agreeing to that jacket!

 They looked amazing...

Jack, Moose, Remi and Danny

I sure am going to miss these boys!

Mary even made an appearance...

Their last knucklehead, prom pose together...

Matching Chucks...the most comfortable couple at prom!

Eighteen Years Ago Today...

...Maxwell Timothy Hanson entered this world and made it a better place. It seems unreal that he's been in my world for 18 years. It was just yesterday that I had him, but at the same time I can't remember my life without him.

People prepare you for having babies, but they don't prepare you for letting them go. Maxwell will take a piece of my heart with him when he goes to college, but at the same time I can not wait to see him spread his wings and fly.

Happy, happy 18th birthday, my boy. I love you with all of my heart.

Maxwell's first birthday

May 8, 2001