14 years (116 lbs. 5'4" tall)

Hudson is in the last few weeks of his Middle School career at Maple View. He has registered for his High School classes and attended 'Future Freshman' night to get tours of the school and learn more about the schools programs, clubs, etc. It's so hard to believe that our baby Hudson will be in high school this Fall. He will be taking two AP classes (history & english) as well as running on the XC team.

Hudson has turned a corner a bit in taking initiative to stay on top of his grades the back half of this year and is leaning into missing assignments by reaching out to the teacher proactively which is GREAT to see.  He has all A's with one or two B's so he really is doing well. We're just pushing for all A's. 

Hudson wrapped up his year with Valor soccer (year round) and also did a little 2 week XC team through the school. He really enjoys running and likes to go over to his school track and run time trials. Beckett enjoys doing it with him which is super cute. He even took nana/papa and Aaron over there when they were recently here staying with the boys. He's trying to get faster than a 5.45 mile. He will spend the Summer training whenever possible by doing trail runs each day in preparation for meets in the Fall.

We did several fun activities over the Fall/Winter: 

  • Traveling: Seaside, Twisp (Tripod), Hawaii, Scottsdale 
  • Activities: Skiing @ Mt Baker, XC mini season
Hudson has definitely surpassed mom in height and is creeping up on dad. He wears the same shoe size as dad and we're thinking a growth spurt is in his near future so assuming he'll surpass dad but time will tell.

He still has braces and is back to wearing rubber bands but only on one side. We have no idea how much longer he'll need to wear them but it's now been 1 1/2 years so hoping it's sooner rather than later. He's fairly diligent about wearing the bands and keeping his teeth clean and using flouride. 

This year for his birthday we opted for a quiet evening at home. He started the day with a birthday breakfast cereal of Crunchberries and then we went out for sushi for dinner that evening after playing a family game of HORSE. He opened his presents and ate cake (lemon with white frosting). He got a nice chunk of $ from Nana Nan, Nana, Gma, and us which will help him save for that Apple Watch he wants. 

Hudson Gray, you continue to impress us with your gentle spirit, your conscientious nature, your are kind, compassionate, creative, smart, athletic, and an all around great person. At the risk of jinxing things, the last few weeks have been a wonderful time of back and forth dialogue and less teenage angst. I love being with you as much as you allow me to be. I love listening to what you have to say and what you think about. You are my baby boy turned young man and we love you SO MUCH. 


Hudson's Current Favorites:
What do you want to be when you grow up: Fire Investigator
Color: Yellow
Book: ---
Song: Drake
Breakfast Food: Oatmeal bake w blueberries
Dinner Food: Sushi or Chinese
Number: 89
Best Friend: ---