happy birthday dear hudson, happy second to you

Hudson in Portugal, March 2008 (Taylor behind)
Photos c/o Annie's amazing album.

Same time, last year, we gathered in a chilly but very festive Tietze Park to ring in the little man's 1st Birthday and christen the toddler park in Lindsey's name. I recorded some of that day here.

Today, Hudson and Chad are joined by family for a smaller celebration, but I imagine he's being remembered, and milk-toasted, everywhere.

I am wishing him another year of love, play, travel (H having logged more air miles than larger men with far bigger vocabs. His recent trip to Portugal, to visit Ambassador Uncle Tommy, being most recent...), haircuts, kisses, naps, cousins, bananas, blueberries and beaches. For starters at least. He can make it up as he goes along - lots of room for improvisation I wish for him, that he always feel free to call it as he sees it.

And happy second year to his remarkable dad Chad. Behind every well behaved and charming small man, you'll find a extraordinary father.

Love to both - raise your sippy cup.

c