08/16/2026
Today, Evan turns 16. ❤️
And somehow, the little boy I’ve been raising is becoming this incredible young man right in front of us.
He is incredibly kind. Smart as hell. An old soul with a work ethic that amazes me, and a heart that makes me even prouder.
I see pieces of myself in him sometimes—but the truth is, he’s so much better than I could ever take credit for. He is completely and beautifully his own person. Watching him figure out who he is, what matters to him, and the kind of man he wants to become has been one of the greatest privileges of my life.
There are so many things I could say about Evan, but what I hope he always knows is this: I don’t just love him because he’s my son. I genuinely like and admire the human being he is becoming.
Sixteen years of being your mom, Evan. And I’m still in awe that I get to be standing beside you, cheering you on and watching your life unfold.
Happy 16th birthday to one of my favorite humans on this planet. I am so unbelievably proud of you.
Love you more than you’ll ever know. ❤️