Virginia Is For Hansons

It's been a year since Maxwell and Jordi moved to Denver, and this past weekend was the first time that Matt and I went together to visit them.  Going to visit your grown kid as they launch into their new grown life...wow.  That hits different.  We had a great weekend exploring their new neighborhood, and talking about their plans for the future. How they felt applying for their new jobs, what they're most excited about teaching and what the rest of their summer looks like. They make such a great pair - calm and funny and affectionate and respectful. Together they're all that I love about a young couple, and the fact that I can see the best of me in Maxwell,  makes watching him love someone that much sweeter.  Our first stop was Breckenridge... South Pearl Street  The best of Colorado  2024

Father's Day weekend started with a swim meet.... ...and ended with whiskey tasting... Happy Father's Day!

 This month in pictures thing seems like a tradition at this point!  The Astros at Nationals Park Henry and Angela celebrated her graduation from Alabama Mother's Day in Old Town Alexandria Bourbon tasting at Bowman Distillery  May 29, 2024 Celebrating 25 years was the perfect ending to a pretty perfect month

WOW for fast boats!! 181 schools, 4774 athletes and 936 boats from across the country. It was so impressive! Viv was stroke seat in a Junior 8+ boat that PR'ed (5 min, 29 seconds) but didn't advance to the semi-finals. Their category had the most boats competing and Woodson placed 20th out of 37. Viv was disappointed to not advance but she was so proud of their showing!  Next up...Nationals in New Jersey next weekend. Only the Women's 1V and 2V boats are going, but Viv was selected as an alternate, so she'll get to experience it too.   We are so, so proud of our girl! Congratulations, young ladies!

 Woodson Women's 3V 8+ are VIRGINIA STATE CHAMPIONS!!! They did it!!!  I have so many feelings about this for Viv, but I don't think I can put them into words quite yet.  In time though.  Until then, congratulation sweet girl. This is so well earned.