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Henry's 16th Birthday!

Baby Henry's First Birthday!

movie star looks :)

Happy 16th Henry!
Amidst a pandemic there isn't a lot of fun to be had here in LA but he requested to go to a record shop. We found one in Sherman Oaks on Ventura Blvd. called Freakbeat Records. So, some coolness and fun prevailed for our young musician!
 He stood in line for his turn to go in...I told an older dude it was his 16th and first trip to a record store which was met with praise and excitement and "oh man! looks like he got the first one!".
 He walked out with some classic 70's records :)



We have watched Henry become more confident through this pandemic. 
More settled and accepting of who he is. Now he is determined to strive to learn more and be more this year. We love you Henry. Your talents have no bounds.
 I wrote this quote out for you and I'll leave it here for all to read. 
I remember first hearing this when you were in 6th grade and feeling this would be meaningful to you one day. 


"If you're a young person and you're being called weird and you're being called different or whatever the hell you're being called, I'm here tonight to tell you: Your critics do not count. Their words will fade. You won't. Stay foolish. Stay hungry. Dream."
- Justin Timberlake



Henry the train cake for Henry :) made by Grandma

Just know, you are loved, cherished and rooted for on both sides of the veil. 
And in your moments of creation...you will feel your heavenly talents break through these worldly barriers of self doubt. comparison, and self esteem. 
You will know Heavenly Father has special plans for you as is stated in your father's patriarchal blessing.
 It is for you to stay close to him and make this world a better place for others. 

love love love you



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