
It’s difficult to write about my Hansie because he’s so completely wonderful that you’d surely accuse me of obnoxious blatant bragging.
But my dear boy is 12 today so let’s delight in all his fabulousness.
Sample Hansieisms:
“Let me take out the garbage!”
“If I hear a blood-curdling cry, I might look up from my book. But as long as there are no guns or knives around I’ll go right back to reading.”
“Your only flaw, Mom, is that you’re too hard on yourself.”

OK, OK, I know what you are thinking. “He doesn’t look twelve!?!” And he surely doesn’t. But Hans embraces his smallness. I recently bought him new church pants in size 10. As the cuffs pooled on the floor he admonished me, “Face it Mom, I’m small. Please get me size 8s.”
Webster’s defines ‘Hansel’ as a gift given for good luck. And that’s exactly what he’s been for me.

Ken
Hans,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
I LOVE you too! You have always been so thoughtful and kind to me. These are great photos of a GREAT young man. I look forward to being with you at your ordination on Sunday.
With love,
Grandpa
katherine
Happy Birthday!
Melinda
HE’S BEAUTIFUL! I miss you by the way!
Claudia
What a handsome young man. We think you’re pretty great around here too! Happy 12th!
Denise
Happy Birthday, Hans. I’ve always loved your name. 12 is big, very big. Have a great day!
Bonnie
Happy B-day Hans!
twoelves
Such a cutie! Happy Birthday Hans!
Heather
He definitely does sound sweet. You are a lucky mom. Those are some great photos too.
Heidi
Happy birthday, Hans! And Michelle, I agree, that your only flaw is being too hard on yourself. 🙂
e miller photography-Salem Oregon Photography
Happy Birthday Hans! Michelle I love how your pictures capture him!
And I have to tell you that I opened my dig. scrapbook mag to see your beautiful family!
Tracy
Happy Birthday – your pictures are incredible!
Jan Russell
Incredibly HANDSOME! Hope he had a great day yesterday!
emily
Happy birthday to your sweet boy!
Mitchell Family
Hans is awesome and all, but I don’t buy that “innocent” look on his face for one minute! — Uncle Bill