Lauren Bush Lauren

BY JULIE SAGOSKIN PRODUCED BY R. COURI HAY

She might have a name that embodies both political and fashion royalty, but Lauren Bush Lauren, a former model, is most proud to be considered a model mom, wife, and philanthropist through her popular FEED bag designs, which have fed millions of underprivileged children around the world.

The oldest of three children, Lauren was born in Colorado, where she lived until the family moved to Houston when she was around seven years old. Though she would eventually identify as a Texan, this outdoorsy free spirit always remained connected to her Rockies roots and would visit frequently throughout her childhood. This shared passion and love for the West was also part of the eventual love story of Lauren and her husband, David, who also grew up frequenting and appreciating the vast beauty of the area. The two even tied the knot in their special place in the Rockies.

President George H. W. Bush was Lauren’s Grandfather

While many kids can relate to the challenges of moving to a new city and school, relocating while the Secret Service is tailing along is something most of us will not have to deal with. “We had moved to Texas while my grandfather was president, but I was still so young, so it didn’t fully register at the time that my grandfather’s job was different. I didn’t comprehend the enormity of it all, but you pick up on social cues and how friends are treating you. Kids get over that stuff more quickly than adults do, so the fact that I didn’t grasp the meaning and importance of his role until after he was out of office probably made it easier for me.”

What she remembers more than the stately and historic aspects of the country’s most famous address, is being one of 14 cousins running around a big house and sliding down the